Foreign Languages

OVERVIEW

Foreign language courses emphasize listening, speaking, reading and writing skills; topics include culture, geography and political systems.

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MAJOR COURSE OFFERINGS

French I--introduces the French language. Students practice how to greet and take leave of someone, ask and respond to basic questions, and speak and read within a range of carefully selected topics.

French II--enhances level one skills in French.

Spanish I--introduces the Spanish language. Students practice how to greet and take leave of someone, ask and respond to basic questions, and speak and read within a range of carefully selected topics.

Spanish II--enhances level one skills in Spanish.

Latin I--introduces students to the Latin language and ancient Roman civilization. This course emphasizes the ability to write simple Latin phrases and to understand simple Latin passages presented orally or in writing.

Latin II--enhances level one skills and provides opportunities to translate longer, more challenging passages. Students learn how ancient Roman language and civilization has influenced Western language and civilization.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

• French Club
• Spanish Club
• Latin Club

 

 

STAFF

Dianne Simmons, chair Richard Buerkle, Enoch Gill, Amy Leonard