Number: 177 Topic: English as the Official Language in U.S. <desc> Description: Document will provide arguments supporting the making of English the standard language of the U.S. <narr> Narrative: A relevant document will note instances in which English is favored as a standard language. Examples are the positive results achieved by immigrants in the areas of acceptance, greater economic opportunity, and increased academic achievement. Reports are also desired which describe some of the language difficulties encountered by other nations and groups of nations, e.g., Canada, Belgium, European Community, when they have opted for the use of two or more languages as their official means of communication. Not relevant are reports which promote bilingualism or multilingualism.