Academics
Curriculum
World Languages
The World Languages Department courses foster curiosity, confidence, and cultural understanding through the study of French, Latin, and Spanish. We believe that learning another language is more than acquiring vocabulary and grammar; it is an invitation to see the world from new perspectives and to engage thoughtfully with people, cultures, and ideas perhaps beyond one’s own lived experience.
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Across all three languages, our classrooms are lively, collaborative spaces where students are challenged to take intellectual risks and learn from mistakes. The close-knit environment of an all-girls boarding school allows students to develop their voices as communicators and to support one another as learners.
Ultimately, the World Languages Department prepares students not simply to know another language, but to become more perceptive, empathetic, and globally minded citizens who can communicate across cultural boundaries and approach the world with curiosity and confidence.
Our students have the opportunity to travel abroad as part of our Global Travel programs, offering language immersion opportunities.
Program Highlights
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Practical Language Skills: Develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in French, Spanish, and Latin.
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Cultural Exploration: Explore the rich cultures, histories, and traditions of the Francophone, Spanish-speaking, and ancient Roman worlds.
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Real-World Communication: Build confidence using French and Spanish creatively in authentic contexts.
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Classical Language and Literature: Study Latin through close reading, translation, and exploration of classical texts.
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Critical Thinking and Analysis: Strengthen analytical thinking, precision in language, and interpretive skills.
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Lasting Connections: Discover the enduring influence of classical traditions and the relevance of language across cultures and generations.
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Sheppard "Shep" Morrison P'10
World Language Department Chair; Latin Teacher; Keeper of Traditions; Dorm Advisor434-432-5546Randolph-Macon Woman's College - A.B.2002Bio
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Study a language—or two—at Chatham Hall and gain a highly coveted professional, social, and cultural asset in the global economy.
If you choose to learn Spanish or French, you’ll be offered a solid foundation of grammar and vocabulary in both oral and written communication and will also study culture and history as part of our curriculum. If you opt for Latin, you’ll learn about language roots, cultural influences, and classical allusions as well as syntax, pronunciation, vocabulary, history, and literature.
French II
French III
French IV
Latin I
Latin II
Latin III
Latin IV
Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish III
Spanish IV/V
Advanced Spanish
If you choose to learn Spanish or French, you’ll be offered a solid foundation of grammar and vocabulary in both oral and written communication and will also study culture and history as part of our curriculum. If you opt for Latin, you’ll learn about language roots, cultural influences, and classical allusions as well as syntax, pronunciation, vocabulary, history, and literature.
World Language Courses
French IFrench II
French III
French IV
Latin I
Latin II
Latin III
Latin IV
Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish III
Spanish IV/V
Advanced Spanish
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