World Languages
World Languages offerings at Brooks are divided into two programs: classical languages and world languages.
The Classics Department applies intellectual curiosity and reason to such questions as What defines heroism? What are the limits of power?
Students consider these issues in their own lives as they read and interpret at a deep level. Ultimately, the students actively participate in their own education, think and write analytically, and consider carefully the large issues of ancient and current culture.
The World Languages department develops linguistic and cross-cultural skills in Chinese, French and Spanish in order to prepare students for a global society. Courses are taught in the target language to best develop the four basic linguistic skills – aural comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. Advanced courses develop analytical skills for understanding literature, investigating current events and researching important issues in world culture. Many courses use the Brooks School Language Laboratory and incorporate technology into daily lessons. Above all, teachers and students work together to examine beliefs and practices and to develop an appreciation for cultures that differ from their own.
Brooks School has a three-year minimum language requirement for graduation. Students are encouraged to continue their language study beyond the third year. In some cases, students may take more than one language at a time with the approval of the academic dean and the department.
Students are encouraged to study abroad to further increase their linguistic and cultural knowledge. In particular, Brooks students may apply for School Year Abroad programs. Students interested in these exciting opportunities should discuss the programs with their current language teacher.
Classical Languages
- Latin First Level
- Latin Second Level
- Latin Reading: Love and Friendship
- Latin Reading: Decadence and Greed
- Latin Reading: Transformation and Change
- Honors Latin
- AP Latin
- Independent Study
Latin First Level
Latin Second Level
Latin Reading: Love and Friendship
Latin Reading: Decadence and Greed
Latin Reading: Transformation and Change
Honors Latin
AP Latin
Independent Study
Mandarin Chinese
- Mandarin Chinese First Level
- Mandarin Chinese Second Level
- Mandarin Chinese Third Level
- Mandarin Chinese Fourth Level
- AP Chinese Language and Culture
- Advanced Mandarin Chinese
- Independent Study
Mandarin Chinese First Level
Mandarin Chinese Second Level
Mandarin Chinese Third Level
Mandarin Chinese Fourth Level
AP Chinese Language and Culture
Advanced Mandarin Chinese
Independent Study
French
- French First Level
- French Second Level
- French Third Level
- French Fourth Level
- Advanced French: From Hexagon to Globe — Cultural Expansion Through Literature
- Advanced French: The Changing Face of "French" Through Film
- AP French Language and Culture
- Independent Study
French First Level
French Second Level
French Third Level
French Fourth Level
Advanced French: From Hexagon to Globe — Cultural Expansion Through Literature
Advanced French: The Changing Face of "French" Through Film
AP French Language and Culture
Independent Study
Spanish
- Spanish First Level
- Spanish Second Level
- Spanish Third Level
- Spanish Fourth Level: Culture and Community
- AP Spanish Language and Culture
- AP Spanish Literature and Culture
- Advanced Spanish
- Independent Study