Hold the world in your Hands Joachim Körner 2011.

Hold the world in your Hands

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Who needs World Languages

• 2 levels of the same foreign language required for College/University (3 levels highly recommended)

• basic necessity for today's global careers

• higher scores on scholastic tests

• understanding of one's own and other cultures

• Foreign languages are at the core of other areas of study, such as literature, fine arts, social studies, science, etc.

Every student pursuing a vocational or college career

GermanFrenchSpanish

the language of international diplomacy, trade, postal services, ballet, fencing, and art. French contributions to history, literature, and

technology abound.

the mother of English, the language of science,

math, engineering, music, theology, and philosophy. German

high tech industries are dominant particularly in

the southern United States.

the other American language arrived here when the Spaniards

settled the new world. Most people in this hemisphere speak

Spanish, including over 30 million Americans.

• native/near native teachers

• 5 levels offered (honors credit 3 and up) incl. AP

• use of latest technologies

• placement testing

• exchange / travel abroad

• consider long term goals

• begin as early as possible

• fluency requires more than 2 levels

• register level 1&2 for the same academic year

• be careful when changing pathway

• plan last course close to graduation

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