Java is according to Tiobe the most widely used language and has held that position for close to 20 years. So not teaching the students that language would be d

Java is according to Tiobe the most widely used language and has held that position for close to 20 years. So not teaching the students that language would be doing them a disservice. You could argue that other languages are similar, but them being able to put the Java tag on their resumes will make it a ton easier for them when dealing with recruiters.