World Languages Department         The objectives of the world language courses are to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in the target language and to have students experience various aspects of another culture.  It is recommended that students follow as long a sequence as possible in order to become fully immersed in the respective language and culture.  As little English as possible is spoken in the classroom.  Students are expected to give their language study their best effort.  Students with final grades of 75 or better pass to the next level.  Admission to advanced levels of language is dependent upon the recommendation of the instructor.  Some levels of advanced language may be combined, depending upon enrollment. As a department, we encourage students to participate in foreign exchange programs as a way to expand their knowledge and experience with different cultural groups. Department Members Mary Pelkey    Spanish         mpelkey@wswsu.org Janet Podnecky    French, Spanish, FLEX   jpodnecky@wswsu.org                          Foreign Language Standards 1. Communicate in the Language         • Engage in coversation, express feelings         • Understand and interpret written and spoken language         • Present information and ideas to audience 2. Gain Knowledge and Understanding of Other Cultures         • Relationship between the practices and perspectives of the culture         • Understand the relationship between products and perspectives 3. Connect with Other Disciplines and Acquire Information 4. Develop insight into the Nature of Language and Culture         • Comparisons of language studied and their own         • Concept of culture through comparision of the cultures studied and their own 5. Participate in Multi-Lingual Communities at home and around the world         • Beyond the school setting         • Life-long learners using the language for personal enjoyment and enrichment