Career opportunities are explored and students learn that the knowledge of a second language can be a useful tool in international, economical, and social situations. The foreign language Year III course is designed to continue the development of oral proficiency skills. This year marks the first half of the intermediate stage. Students continue to develop communication skills to sustain meaningful conversations on a variety of topics. In addition, the intermediate stage includes continual development of reading and writing skills in appropriate cultural contexts.
Students continue to develop sensitivity and appreciation for the target language culture.
Listening, speaking, reading, writing, and critical thinking skills become more spontaneous and fluency in all skills is emphasized. The art of analyzing information and concepts is stressed. Students are encouraged to think in the target language. Students continue learning to value the broadened career opportunities open to those who have knowledge of a second language and culture. The Year IV foreign language course is designed to continue review and reinforcement of oral proficiency skills.