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~He who does not know foreign languages knows
nothing of his own.~
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe |
World Languages
Our
Mission
To educate students about other
languages and cultures in a safe, nurturing environment
To lead students to communicate
effectively in the target language
To foster respect among all
peoples in the world
To encourage active, global
citizenship
To develop target language skills
of listening, speaking, reading, and writing
To increase vocabulary and
grammatical knowledge in both the students’ first
language and the language studied
To advance students’ awareness
about the connection among all their academic classes
The changing nature
of our society has placed greater demands on students. In order to
succeed in the twenty-first century, they will be required to
acquire new communication skills. The acquisition of other
languages will enable students to communicate across cultures and
gain knowledge of other cultures in order to interact effectively
within the community and global marketplace.
All students are
encouraged to elect one or more world or classical languages in the
course of their total education. Extended language study is
strongly recommended.
"Language and international education are clearly in the public and
national interest. Knowledge of other languages increases intellectual
abilities and provides a window of understanding to other customs and
cultures.......
Only with language competence can Americans hope to conduct effective
trade policy, expand international trade, ensure the integrity of
national defense, enhance international communication, and develop a
truly broad-based education for all citizens."
Reprinted with permission from the
mission statement of the Joint National Committee for Languages (JNCL)
and the National Council for Languages and International Studies
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