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An effective approach to teaching World Language involves teaching for fluency. Students are expected to develop effective skills in all areas of communication: reading, writing, speaking and listening. CAHS believes that for our students to become active members of an ever-increasingly global society, they need to know and how to use their skills in the targeted language. Therefore, in studio students will focus on skits and projects, which allow them to use new vocabulary and grammar structures immediately in real-life situations. At home students will review the new skills through written, verbal, and listening practice. In addition, students will learn about and discuss the obvious and subtle differences between their own culture and the cultures of the targeted languages. They will be able to communicate effectively with native speakers of those countries of the targeted languages and answer questions such as: How is respect shown differently/similarly in the USA and the various countries of the targeted language? What are the differences in communication styles between the USA and the countries of the targeted language?
All topics covered throughout high school World Languages encourage meaningful, practical communication by immersing the students in the language and culture of the countries of the targeted language. During the process, students learn to identify and articulate their own values and the values of the targeted cultures. Students develop an understanding of current issues in the countries of interest and relate them to their historical, geographic, political, economic, and cultural contexts.
Courses for the ’08-’09 Academic Year
Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish III
German I
German II
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