Philosophical Framework

Department of World Languages/LOTE at NCS

Mission:

-To give students the ability to communicate in the target language using the four modes of communication

-To expose students to a variety of peoples/cultures of the target language

Vision:

-To encourage a passion in students for the target language and different cultures of that target language

-To encourage tolerance and empathy

-To expose students to a variety of human perspectives

-To give students the tools needed in order to work and/or live in a multilingual global society

-To foster a desire to travel and see the world

Core Values:

-Building positive relationships

-A collaborative culture

-Valuing cultural diversity and individual differences

-Student-centered and differentiated learning

-Comprehensible input in the target language

-Student engagement

-Using authentic resources in the target language

-Continuous professional development and a growth mindset