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World Languages 9-12
WHS World Languages and Cultural Studies
We believe that all students are capable of learning languages. Our goal is to promote communicative abilities and cultural and global awareness among Wayland High School students. Our modern languages are proficiency-based programs that use ACTFL and Massachusetts State Frameworks. French, Mandarin and Spanish programs provide students with consistent access to authentic language in interactive, immersive classrooms using real-world themes. Our Latin program focuses on developing in students the skills necessary to interpret, analyze and appreciate essential and relevant Latin Literature.
Our Programs
Wayland High School requires at least two years of consecutive language study for graduation. Additionally, all four-year state universities in Massachusetts require a minimum of two consecutive years of high school world language study or the equivalent for entrance, and many colleges and universities nationwide have similar entrance requirements.
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The Spanish program offers a course of study that focuses on developing the four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) while using authentic language and building cultural understanding. The principal objective of the program is to guide students along the proficiency continuum, motivating them to use language in practical ways and in a variety of contexts. Courses are designed to increase the students’ awareness, understanding and appreciation of the diverse cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. When possible, the department offers a travel experience to a Spanish-speaking country. Students who choose to participate in this experience benefit from a total linguistic and cultural immersion. Courses offered: Intro Spanish 1, Intro Spanish 2, Novice 1, Novice 2, Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2, Intermediate 3, Intermediate 4 (Film) and AP.
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The French program offers a course of study that focuses on developing the four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) while using authentic language and building cultural understanding. The principal objective of the program is to guide students along the proficiency continuum, motivating them to use language in practical ways and in a variety of contexts. Courses are designed to increase the students’ awareness, knowledge and appreciation of the diverse cultures of the French-speaking world. When possible, the department offers a travel experience to a French-speaking country. Students who choose to participate in this experience benefit from a total linguistic and cultural immersion. Courses offered: Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2, Intermediate 3, Intermediate 4 (Film) and AP.
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The Mandarin program offers a course of study that focuses on developing the four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) while using authentic language and building cultural understanding. The principal objective of the program is to guide students along the proficiency continuum, motivating them to use language in practical ways and in a variety of contexts. Courses are designed to increase the students’ awareness, knowledge and appreciation of the diverse cultures of the Chinese-speaking world. When possible, the department offers a travel experience to Taiwan. Students who choose to participate in this experience benefit from a total linguistic and cultural immersion. Courses offered: Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2, Intermediate 3, Intermediate 4/AP.
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The Cultural Studies Department offers a course of study in Latin that focuses on building the skills to read and analyze the Latin used to communicate in the ancient world while discovering the relationships between life in the Ancient Mediterranean and our own. When possible, the department offers a travel experience to Italy. Students who choose to participate in this experience benefit from a total cultural immersion. Courses offered: Novice 1, Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2, Intermediate 3, Intermediate 4/AP.