Foreign Language Department

The goal of the Foreign Language Department is to affect proficiency in a foreign language. The Foreign Language Department has based its program on active communication, respect for foreign cultures, and linguistic awareness.

Objectives

The following objectives are achieved through various testing methods, both written and oral, as well as through the use of technology and class discussions:

• To provide an opportunity for each student to attain a level of foreign language proficiency consistent with his/her ability.
• To develop a basic competency in our students over the first two years, and further develop these skills in the third, fourth, and fifth years.
• To acquire proficiency in the four areas of language learning, which are listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
• To increase student awareness of the long-range application of foreign languages in the rapidly expanding world marketplace
• To provide exposure to cultural differences through field trips, foreign travel, and various classroom media
• To incorporate into our academic curriculum, the practical applications for the student's developing language skills, especially in the area of career awareness.