Introduction to Foreign Languages Gr 6-7 (Semester, Quarter), IBMYP Intro to Foreign Languages 6-7 (Year), Introduction to Foreign Languages Gr 8 (Year)

The Introduction to World Languages course will provide students the knowledge and skills through exploration of a variety of languages and cultures to enable them to actively participate in today’s 21st Century global community in positive and productive ways. Students will explore the study of several languages to include Latin, French, Spanish, one non-Roman alphabet language such as Japanese, and one other language such as German or Italian if time allows and as aligned with the courses offered in feeder high schools. Emphasis is on providing students the foundations and connections of languages of the world, basic interpersonal communication skills, and cross-cultural perspectives of the speakers of each language and where they live. Students will “travel” to different corners of the world and learn how to be positive global ambassadors of their schools and understand how language study enhances their English skills, reinforces interdisciplinary knowledge, and sets the foundation for them to be lifelong learners of languages. The overarching goal is to provide students opportunities to explore languages prior to selecting one language to formally study for high school credit.