PHILOSOPHY – World Language Department

The world Language Department encourages a cultural and humanistic approach to the study of world language as the best means of expanding communication and understanding among the many people who make up the community of nations, be it at home or abroad.

Since language is such an integral part of culture, one must be familiar with a particular language in order to be familiar with and sympathetic toward the culture of the people who speak it. Language is basic to mutual understanding.

Understanding is synonymous with humanitarianism. Humanitarianism, humane, humanism are all words with a common root - connected with a concern for many of an interest in the study of man’s history. An anthropological and sociological approach to the study of culture will lead the student to an understanding not only of the language itself, but of the people who speak the language.

Once the student understands the man of the culture, he will better understand the expression his literature. Through the interpretation of literature and will better understand the human qualities of all men.

From the study of a world language and culture, the student will acquire a better understanding of his own language and culture and of himself and his place in society. Understanding will lead him to creativity - to a better society for himself and for his fellow men.