tedd on 27/9/01 11:43 PM  scrawled:

>> P.S. as part of my degree requirements I should take a 'human'
>> language.  For instance, for astronomy majors, German, Russian, or
>> French is recommended.  Can anyone recommend a good language for
>> Computer Science?  I can choose between French, German, Italian,
>> Latin, and Spanish.
> 
> Heather:
> 
> Let's see -- what language would be best?

How's about Australian ?

Pete...                             (the other one)

> Considering this list, let me guess... French will most likely be suggested.
> 
> Of course, to really be able to speak it good, in addition to French
> 101 you also have to take Rude 101. :-)
> 
> But, on the brighter side, not being French trying to speak it means
> that no one there will listen to you anyway, so you might as well
> take different language.
> 
> Knowing German might provide for some job security the next time they
> try to take over the world.
> 
> I hear that Italy is a great place to visit, thus knowing some
> Italian might be the best choice.
> 
> Knowing Latin would help the next time your doctor writes a
> prescription for you, but outside of that what good is it?
> 
> Ah... Spanish. That's a language I grew up with, actually only during
> junior high and high school in Los Angeles, CA. I remember hearing
> Spanish every time I got my butt kicked by my fellow schoolmates.
> 
> All in all. I wouldn't take a language if I could get around it.
> 
> tedd