WORLD LANGUAGES
The primary goal of language study is to prepare each student to communicate and to comprehend cultural similarities and differences more effectively in today's complex and interconnected world. Modern language instruction gives equal prominence to the language itself and to reading, history, and national culture. Classical language study includes the structure of Latin as well as readings in a variety of literary selections. Students are required to complete a three-year consecutive sequence of study in one language. The World Language Department offers four-year programs in French, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, and Latin. In addition, juniors and seniors can opt to take a yearlong elective in Italian language and culture. The honors program is offered for French, Latin, Mandarin Chinese, and Spanish (starting in the 2 level). This program is a rigorous course of study in advanced grammar and written and oral expression designed for those students who want to study the language intensively and have the recommendation of their current language teacher. nd
Yearlong Courses (2 credits) French Italian Latin Mandarin Chinese Spanish
1, 2, 2H, 3, 3H, 4, 4H, 5, AP “Benvenuti All’italia!” Seminar in Italian Language and Culture 1, 2, 2H, 3, 3H, 4, AP, 5H 1, 2, 2H, 3, 3H, 4, 4H 1, 2, 2H, 3, 3H, 4, 4H, 5, AP
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