Taking modern languages requires students to commit to new ways of learning. Students learn the target language in addition to culture, history, science, music, architecture, art, math, industry, agriculture, and literature of the country or countries where the target language is spoken. Students increase their knowledge and understanding of their own English language as well. Work is required inside and outside of class in both individual and group settings. Although reading, writing, speaking, and listening are all equally important in full language acquisition, final emphasis at all levels is placed on the student's speaking abilities.
Taking four years of a language at the high school level will satisfy ALL entrance AND exit requirements of ALL state public and private universities.
This may allow students who have taken a second language to earn additional credits at the university level for their language study by completing a language course beyond the 101 level. With a grade of “B” or better, credit will be given in that language for all of the courses in that language preceding the one in which the student has enrolled. The number of credits may vary from university to university, so please check with the university for their specific requirements.
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