Kent School
Modern Languages
Modern Languages
Build fluency with language, cultures, and the world at large through the study of Modern Languages at Kent.
Studying languages advances your ability to examine, interpret, and understand art and culture across the world.
A Global Outlook
By studying French, Spanish, and Chinese—plus electives in Italian or Russian in alternating years—you will think critically, take risks, and cultivate a varied skill set that can be applied in every context, from your other classes at Kent to international travel.
Broaden Your Expression
As you develop understanding of modern languages, you will expand your ability to express yourself both orally and in writing. As you increase your knowledge and understanding of the culture and civilization of the target language, you will access new forms of personal expression.
Intercultural Fluency
By emphasizing listening, speaking, reading, and writing, modern languages at Kent empower you to use your skills in real-world situations with individuals of different cultures, helping you to navigate the world as an engaged citizen.
Modern Languages Courses
Modern Languages
- Chinese 1
- Chinese 2
- Chinese 3
- Chinese 4
- French 1/Honors French 1
- French 2/Honors French 2
- French 3/Honors French 3
- French Culture 101: Francophone Cinema
- French Culture 102: Making the City of Light: The Monuments and Landmarks of Paris
- French Culture 103: Coco Chanel and the Past, Present and Future of French Fashion
- Italian Language and Culture
- Russian Language and Culture
- Advanced Studies in French Literature
- Spanish 1/Honors Spanish 1
- Spanish 2/Honors Spanish 2
- Spanish 3/Honors Spanish 3
- Spanish 4: Conversation
- Hispanic Culture through Pixar’s Coco and Encanto
- Viva la Música: The Soundtrack of Hispanic Heritage
- Gastronomía Hispana: A Culinary Journey
- Advanced Studies in Chinese
- Advanced Studies in French Language and Culture
- Advanced Studies in Spanish Language and Culture
- Advanced Studies in Spanish Literature
Chinese 1
Chinese 2
Chinese 3
Chinese 4
French 1/Honors French 1
French 2/Honors French 2
French 3/Honors French 3
French Culture 101: Francophone Cinema
French Culture 102: Making the City of Light: The Monuments and Landmarks of Paris
French Culture 103: Coco Chanel and the Past, Present and Future of French Fashion
Italian Language and Culture
Russian Language and Culture
Advanced Studies in French Literature
Spanish 1/Honors Spanish 1
Spanish 2/Honors Spanish 2
Spanish 3/Honors Spanish 3
Spanish 4: Conversation
Hispanic Culture through Pixar’s Coco and Encanto
Viva la Música: The Soundtrack of Hispanic Heritage
Gastronomía Hispana: A Culinary Journey
Advanced Studies in Chinese
Advanced Studies in French Language and Culture
Advanced Studies in Spanish Language and Culture
Advanced Studies in Spanish Literature
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