World Language

Through the study of classical and modern languages and cultures, students are able to broaden their understanding of the world around them and gain a valuable perspective on their own language and culture by comparison. While we recognize the importance of such goals, we also value two other aspects of language and culture study; first, it's personally rewarding to learn another language, and second, it promotes awareness of our own pluralistic community. While our language program develops all four communicative skills as well as cultural aspects, emphasis is placed on oral proficiency.