World Languages Department

World languages at Foxcroft focus on skills in communication, interpretation, cultural competency, and global leadership.

Students will not only be able to express themselves verbally, but they will also understand the impact cultures have on the world, and learn to see themselves as being part of the global community.

At the completion of the World Language program at Foxcroft, a graduate communicates effectively with a variety of audiences and in different settings where her acquired language is utilized. The student will accurately interpret the cultural, spoken, and written elements of her chosen world language while being a culturally competent, respectful, and caring participant in society and in the global community.

To connect to the global community, teachers strive to bring the world into the classroom. Students utilize and expand their language skills when researching a major global issue, such as climate change, and then making recommendations to address this complex problem. Faculty members ask students to successfully navigate airport security or locate their lost luggage in a conversational role-play scenario. Class discussions and assignments are connected to current newsworthy topics, cultural celebrations, the arts, and significant historical events. For example, Women’s History Month inspires dialog and learning about the contributions of women in society. El Día de Muertos, Day of the Dead, is a time to learn about Mexican culture and heritage. These applications prepare students to enter a world of global citizenship.