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World Language Dept. Notes:
The
study of a world language provides a student with the opportunity to
achieve personal and career goals as well as to fulfill an urgent national
need.
Recent studies of American education have indicated the importance
of training greater numbers of students in the acquisition of language
skills.
There is an economic and political need for Americans with second
language proficiency. The
Middletown schools offer students a six-year program in French or Spanish
as well as a four-year course of study in Latin, German and Italian.
Achieving proficiency in a second language involves the development
of skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Students acquire these skills by pursuing a carefully sequenced
course of study in the modern languages.
Latin is taught in the traditional manner.
In
addition to communicative competence, the program of study has a strong
cultural component. Students
learn a great deal about the countries whose languages are being studied:
history, geography, literature and social organization.
This knowledge should lead to a greater understanding of our own country
and the similarities and differences between cultures.
Students must achieve a final grade average of "C" or better in order to
advance to the third level and higher.
Advanced Placement French and Spanish
The Advanced
Placement courses in French and Spanish are aligned to the
objectives established by the College Board.
Students who wish to enroll in either French or Spanish AP must have
completed Level 4 studies with a minimum grade of B+ and must receive
teacher recommendation.
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