World Languages Department

Philosophy

The World Language program attempts to meet the needs of the students by broadening their means of communication and enriching their cultural insignts.

Through the articulation of linguistic objectives with broad cultural materials, the student is led through a comprehensive sequence aimed toward communicative competence in the target language. Please note that for Latin students, competence in understanding an ancient language will be assessed primarily through readings in Latin.

Since longer exposure to any world language leads to greater mastery, it is our belief that students should continue in the longest sequence possible.

Goals And Objectives

General Goals

1. To expose students to the language, life and literature of world cultures
2. To recognize that there is a relation between world languages and English
3. To deepen the student's awareness and tolerance of diversity

Linguistic Objectives

1. To understand the world language as it is used by native speakers in true life situations
2. To communicate orally in a target language in a manner that is natural and authentic
3. To read current popular material as well as literary texts in the target language
4. To write naturally using the patterns and structures of the target language

Staff

• Ms. Madeline Capasso, Spanish II (Extra help: Monday or by appointment)
• Ms. Linda Chilson, Latin I, II, III (Curriculum Team Leader) (Extra help: Tuesday, or by appointment) Home Page Link
• Ms. Victoria D'Annunzio, Spanish I, II (Extra help: Thursday)
• Ms. Cristina Figueiredo, French II, III, IV (Extra help: Available every day except Friday) National French Honor Society, French Contest, French Week
• Ms. Fernanda Kray, Spanish I
• Ms. Nancy Mannering, Spanish I, III, IV (Extra help: Tuesday or by appointment)
• Ms. Joanne McCourt, Spanish III, IV (Extra help: Available every day except Friday)
• Ms. Karen Zuercher, Spanish I and French I (Extra help: Monday or by appointment)

Course Offerings

Course offerings each year will depend upon teacher schedules and student enrollment.

Spanish

French

Latin