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Upper School World Languages
In an interdependent world, the study of languages promotes communication with people of another culture, a fuller participation in the global community and preparation to play an active role in a global economy. Through its course offerings, the department seeks to develop in students a degree of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in French and Spanish. Latin focuses on reading, translation, vocabulary building, and the principles of linguistic structure. The culture of the target language is presented as an integral part of language instruction.
Languages Offered
- French
- Spanish
- Latin
Essential Program Elements
- Communication with people of other cultures to promote taking active roles in the global community and the global economy.
- Focus in year 1 and 2 on the basics: listening, speaking, reading and writing in the target language. In Latin, emphasis is on grammar, vocabulary and translation and on the study of Roman history, legends and mythology.
- Understanding the art, culture, history, and philosophy of diverse countries through the study of original texts.
Course Offerings
- Latin I, II, III-IV
- French I, II, III
- Spanish I, II, III
- French IV-V: The Age of Reason
- Spanish IV-V: Peninsular Literature
- French IV-V: The Individual and Society
- Spanish IV-V: Hispanic Literature