AZhM slams opening of foreign-language schools
The National Democratic Union (AZhM) party (chaired by Vazgen Manukyan) today issued a statement slamming the government's decision to open foreign-language schools in Armenia.
"Recently, the RA government submitted to the National Assemble a bill on making amendments to the RA Law on RA Language". The bill found deep resonance among the public as the proposed amendments suggest opening foreign-language schools across Armenia.
Each generation can perceive and preserve its national identity, culture and history by receiving education in a national school. Now that globalization threatens nations, especially minorities, the role of the national school is very essential. All nations seek to preserve their national values through national schools.
It is wrong to view a language solely as a "subject" taught at schools or a means of communication. Language has deep spiritual and genetic roots. Foreign-language schools will bring with them foreign mentality, foreign psychology, foreign educational system and world outlook.
The National Democratic Union is against the bill and urges all interested organizations and individuals to join their efforts against the bill.
