Languages

Second Languages

In our Language and Culture courses, students develop basic levels of communicative competency. Performance-based programs offer students diverse and multiple means of developing their communication skills, linguistic knowledge, cultural understanding, intercultural competence and language learning strategies. Students use their life experiences, knowledge, skills and attitudes as a basis for developing their second-language communicative abilities for real-life purposes.

All language programs share common goals such as the development of cultural and intercultural competencies, metalinguistic awareness and communicative capacity for personal needs. The development of cultural and intercultural competencies supports students in becoming responsible global citizens. Second language education promotes personal development by encouraging students to take risks and persevere with challenges in the learning process.

Learning an additional language provides students with opportunities to develop the competencies required of engaged thinkers and ethical citizens with an entrepreneurial spirit.

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A huge thanks to Bruce Murray and Amanda Hall today for helping lead us through the Brain Architecture Game today. Lots of good conversation and considerations for moving forward. #wearecbe https://t.co/2kAJIBAW8b

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A very successful opening night and packed house last night for Clue: The Play. Still two more opportunities if you missed your chance last night. https://t.co/H2DCPREptT