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Sam Jimba <[log in to unmask]>
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African Association of Madison <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:49:52 -0500
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                     AAM/AWA FAMILY PICNIC

    SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2008, ELVER PARK, 2PM – 8PM



                     10TH AFRICANFEST ANNIVERSARY

    SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 2008, WARNER PARK 11AM – 7PM

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I regret my earlier comment. I apologise to those who may have been offended by it.
Thanks.

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>                       AAM/AWA FAMILY PICNIC
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>      SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2008, ELVER PARK, 2PM � 8PM
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>                       10TH AFRICANFEST ANNIVERSARY
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>      SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 2008, WARNER PARK 11AM � 7PM
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>  You said, "I think the average American equates monolingualism with monogamy!!!"
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>  I don't know what country you are referring to, but in most American 
> school districts foreign language is studied in grade school and is a 
> requirement for graduation from high school. If some Americans prefer 
> monolingualism, it may be a negative connotation with respect to 
> foreign languages resulting from derisive attitudes from 
> non-Americans. Friendlier attitudes will create more of a desire to 
> study foreign languages and visit foreign countries...people have a 
> natural desire to want to imitate and communicate with their friends 
> and find out more about where their friends come from.
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