The discussion revolves around the choice of foreign language courses for mechanical engineering majors, specifically comparing Mandarin Chinese and German. Participants explore the potential career benefits and challenges associated with each language, considering factors such as fluency requirements and cultural relevance.
Participants express differing opinions on the practicality and benefits of learning Mandarin versus German, indicating that there is no consensus on which language is definitively better for a mechanical engineering major.
The discussion highlights the varying degrees of difficulty associated with learning different languages, particularly for native English speakers, and the implications this has for language choice in relation to career goals.
Mechanical engineering students considering foreign language courses, educators advising on language selection, and professionals interested in the language skills relevant to engineering careers.
jcsolis said:Hello everyone, I am a mechanical engineering major and I have to decide which course in foreign language to take because is required at my school. I am between chinese and german, but I want to pick one that can help me in my future career.
Any suggestions?
walksofar said:You can't go wrong with learning mandarin, China is growing rapidly, and i imagine engineers will continue to be needed there at exponential rates. That would open your job possibilities quite i bit i imagine