Language Learning Philosophy

With today’s ease of travel and technological advances, students will have unprecedented accessibility to other languages and cultures for a variety of purposes. Therefore it is important to prepare our students for this multilingual environment by ensuring that they are able to function in at least one other language besides English. The world language program emphasizes language as it is used in real-life situations that students are most likely to encounter. Through foreign language study, students will develop sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic heritage of other groups, understand their influence on American culture, and become prepared to participate in a society characterized by linguistic and cultural diversity. Students in Greenville County Schools will exit our school system equipped with the skills, knowledge, and proficiency necessary to use a second language in personal, professional, and higher education opportunities.

The primary goals of the World Language Program in Greenville County Schools are to ensure that all students…

1. Communicate in languages other than English

2. Gain knowledge and understanding of other cultures

3. Connect with other disciplines and acquire information

4. Develop insight into the nature of language and culture

5. Participate in multicultural communities at home and around the world