World Languages
The World Languages Department aims to develop competency in the four areas of language skill: listening, reading, speaking, and writing, and to provide students with an understanding and appreciation of cultures other than their own. Students acquire a working knowledge of essential grammatical structures and learn to speak and understand the language in the context of specific, real-world outcomes. In t he upper levels, students also develop the ability to read, analyze, and discuss literary works, contemporary texts, and films. Note: the overarching goal of the World Languages Program is to promote bilingualism; as such, students arriving at Kents Hill already knowing multiple languages, or students who are English-language learners, may receive language waivers. World Language courses are offered at the 100-500 levels.
Featured Course: Advanced French
The course is almost fully conducted in French and students in Advanced French are expected to complete readings, watch and react to videos, converse and present fully in the target language. Students will review advanced grammatical structures as they gain in fluency and deepen their knowledge of Francophone culture, while preparing for upper-level language study at the university.
Course Offerings
- LAN 101: Beginner French
- LAN 111: Beginner Spanish
- LAN 201: Advanced Beginner French
- LAN 211: Advanced Beginner Spanish
- LAN 250: Francophone Culture
- LAN 301: Intermediate French
- LAN 311: Intermediate Spanish
- LAN 501: Advanced French
- LAN 511: Advanced Spanish
LAN 101: Beginner French
LAN 111: Beginner Spanish
LAN 201: Advanced Beginner French
LAN 211: Advanced Beginner Spanish
LAN 250: Francophone Culture
LAN 301: Intermediate French
LAN 311: Intermediate Spanish
LAN 501: Advanced French
LAN 511: Advanced Spanish
Our World Languages Faculty

Rodrigo Badilla Lopez
Spanish Teacher

Clari Hurdle
French Teacher, Spanish Teacher