Resolution 12-06: WAS KEIN DEUTSCH?!? (WHAT, NO GERMAN?!?)

Number 12-06
Description A German major be offered at The University of Texas at Arlington.
Authored by Jacob Becker
George Wentworth
Sponsored by Lena El Fakir
Amanda Gonzalez
Apoorva Chandra
Date Submitted Friday, December 2, 2011
Date Considered Wednesday, January 1, 1000
General Body Vote Thursday, January 1, 1970
Committee Academic Affairs
Result n/a
Remarks
Whereas UTA offers majors in other foreign languages such as Spanish, French and Russian;
Whereas The demand for enrollment in German language courses has greatly increased;
Whereas The university is greatly respected for its business school;
Whereas Many students study international business and are interested in gaining proficiency in vital business languages;
Whereas Germany is a growing world economic power and is currently the strongest in Europe, thus increasing the marketability of those with German proficiency;
Whereas Many German students would like to continue their studies beyond a minor.
Be It Further Resolved That A German major be offered at The University of Texas at Arlington.