International Languages

Introduction

Language is our principal means of communication. As societies around the world become more closely linked through advances in technology, the ability to communicate in more than one language becomes increasingly important. The study of languages helps students to express themselves with confidence and develops their ability to solve problems and to think creatively. These skills enable students to analyse and use information from around the world and to communicate effectively in the international language for both business and personal purposes. The International Language Program develops students’ oral communication and listening skills, and enhances their general learning skills. In addition, the interdisciplinary nature of language allows students to explore such related areas of study as history, geography, music, art, literature, business, and world issues. The following maps out all the courses in the International Language program and shows the link between courses and prerequisites for them.

Program Pathways

International Languages Pathways

Italian for Non-Native Speakers

ITALIAN (Level 2 – Introductory)
Course Code: LWIBD
Course Outline

This course provides students with the language learning experiences that will enable them to communicate in Italian. Students will continue to develop and apply their speaking skills in a variety of contexts, and will participate in activities that will improve their reading comprehension and writing skills. They will also continue to explore aspects of Italian culture by taking part in community sponsored events and activities involving both print and technological resources.Prerequisite: None

ITALIAN (Level 3), University Preparation
Course Code: LWICU
Course Outline

This course offers students opportunities to further develop their knowledge of Italian and to enhance their communication skills. Students will use increasingly sophisticated language in a variety of activities that will enable them to speak and write with clarity and accuracy. Students will also enhance their thinking skills through the critical study of literature, and continue to explore aspects of Italian culture through a variety of print and technological resources.Prerequisite: Italian (Level 2) – LWIBD

ITALIAN (Level 4), University Preparation
Course Code: LWIDU

Course Outline

This course prepares students for university studies in Italian. Students will enhance their ability to use the language with clarity and precision, and will develop the language skills needed to engage in sustained conversation and discussions, understand and evaluate information, read diverse materials for both study and pleasure, and write clearly and effectively. Students will also have opportunities to add to their knowledge of the Italian culture through the use of community resources and computer technology.Prerequisite: Italian (Level 3) – LWICU

Spanish for Non-Native Speakers

SPANISH (Level 2 – Introductory)
Course Code: LWSBD
Course Outline

This course provides students with the language learning experiences that will enable them to communicate in Spanish. Students will continue to develop and apply their speaking skills in a variety of contexts, and will participate in activities that will improve their reading comprehension and writing skills. They will also continue to explore aspects of Spanish culture by taking part in community sponsored events and activities involving both print and technological resources.Prerequisite: None

SPANISH (Level 3), University Preparation
Course Code: LWSCU
Course Outline

This course offers students opportunities to further develop their knowledge of Spanish and to enhance their communication skills. Students will use increasingly sophisticated language in a variety of activities that will enable them to speak and write with clarity and accuracy. Students will also enhance their thinking skills through the critical study of literature, and continue to explore aspects of the culture of countries where Spanish is spoken through a variety of print and technological resources.Prerequisite: Spanish (Level 2) – LWSBD

SPANISH (Level 4), University Preparation
Code: LWSDU
Course Outline

This course prepares students for university studies in Spanish. Students will enhance their ability to use the language with clarity and precision, and will develop the language skills needed to engage in sustained conversation and discussions, understand and evaluate information, read diverse materials for both study and pleasure, and write clearly and effectively. Students will also have opportunities to add to their knowledge of the Spanish culture through the use of community resources and computer technology.Prerequisite: Spanish (Level 3) – LWSCU