World Languages
💬 World Languages Department Mission
Our mission is to empower students to acquire attitudes, values, and skills that enhance cultural communication. We want to inspire our students to be open to other cultures within their community, and engage our diverse student population to ensure that all students have the opportunity to become global citizens.
Learn about the people and the countries where the language is spoken. Learn about employment, travel, study and exchange-student opportunities. Prepare yourself for a business world that increasingly needs employees with knowledge of a world language and culture. Please consider the following before enrolling:
- It is highly recommended for students to begin their study of a World Language freshman year if they are planning on taking the AP tests during their senior year.
- Two years of study is required with a C or higher for university admission.
- Students with prior knowledge of Spanish or Japanese must seek instructor approval in order to begin in a class that is higher than Spanish 1-2 or Japanese 1-2.
- Heritage speakers of Spanish are encouraged to begin with Heritage Spanish 1-2.
Gresham's Sister City Association
Gresham-Ebetsu
GESCA is a volunteer-run, non-profit organization based in Gresham, Oregon. Our sister city is Ebetsu, located in Hokkaido, Japan.
📚 World Languages Course Information
The Oregaon State Seal of Biliteracy
World Languages Announcements / Information
Oregon State Seal of Biliteracy
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