The bill was signed into law in December 2021. “I’ve been lucky to have been actively using my language skills already and I really hope to continue doing that.”įor the past 18 years, DLIFLC has only been able to award associates degrees in foreign language, but in March of 2021, Congressman Jimmy Panetta announced the introduction of the Language Improvement (DLI) Act which would allow DLIFLC to confer a Bachelor of Arts degree in foreign language to any graduate who fulfills the degree requirements. This is the equivalent of cramming what would be a four-year degree into a year and a half of study,” said Miller. Miller, who received his bachelor’s degree in foreign language with a concentration in Russian, said the journey was long and difficult but well worth it. Most importantly, my advanced knowledge will help me help other linguists.” “Taking the advanced course helped me level up my skills and I knew it would make me more efficient day to day. Anyone who has learned a language as an adult can attest to the fact that it’s difficult to retain,” said Rivera. You have to sharpen your skills constantly. “Within our field, accuracy and quality of our work is extremely important. At the time, there was no promise he would receive a bachelor’s degree, but he decided to take the course to further advance his skills. While actively working in his target language, Rivera was presented the opportunity to take the advanced course. After completing the course, Rivera reported to his next duty station to work with his new language. Rivera’s first experience with a foreign language came when he arrived to DLIFLC for the Chinese-Mandarin Basic Course. “The military pays us to learn this language and now we’re getting rewarded with a degree for our work and I think that’s awesome.” “It’s an amazing opportunity to be able to get a bachelor’s like this for doing our job,” said Rivera. Rivera, stationed at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, received the first bachelor’s in foreign language with a concentration in Chinese-Mandarin. Joshua Miller, stationed at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska received the first bachelor’s degree in foreign language with a concentration in Russian, while Cryptologic Technician (Interpretive) 3rd Class Ruben J. (Photo Credit: DLIFLC Public Affairs) VIEW ORIGINALįor the first time in the history of the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center, two graduates were awarded baccalaureate degrees in foreign language during a graduation ceremony held on Soldier Field on Thursday, April 7, 2022. degree graduates during a visit to DLIFLC April 8. (Photo Credit: DLIFLC Public Affairs) VIEW ORIGINAL 3 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption –Ĭongressman Jimmy Panetta meets with the B.A. Joshua Miller and Cryptologic Technician (Interpretive) 3rd Class Ruben Rivera await to receive their BA degree diplomas. (Photo Credit: DLIFLC Public Affairs) VIEW ORIGINAL 2 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption –
Cryptologic Technician (Interpretive) 3rd Class Ruben Rivera receives his BA degree diploma from DLIFLC Commandant, Colonel James A.
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