World Languages Department
The CMS 8th grade French 1 class celebrated Mardi Gras by making masks. Students learned how different regions & cultures throughout France have unique varieties of masks & characters.
Contact Information
Chairperson | Marcie Good
mgood@northallegheny.org
724-934-7273 (NASH)
Philosophy
We at North Allegheny believe that a World Language Program should foster and support the students' recognition of the world as a global society comprised of diverse languages and cultures. North Allegheny also responds to the very practical need of its students to be prepared for higher learning at the college/university level and beyond. Therefore, a successful World Language Program will enable students to develop self-awareness and insight into cultural differences while acquiring the necessary skills to communicate in a language other than their own.
Important Components of an Effective & Successful Program
Communication:
Comprehending what is read and heard and being understood when one speaks and writes.
Culture:
Appreciating the culture of the people who speak the language today and of those who spoke the language in the past.
Connections:
Acquiring and reinforcing knowledge of other disciplines through study of the target language.
Comparisons:
Relating the study of the target language to the student's own language and culture.
Communities:
Cultivating responsible and productive citizens of the world.
Critical Thinking:
Developing the ability to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information.
