Modern Languages
At all levels of foreign language teaching, the Modern Language Department has as its primary goal the enrichment and broadening of the perspectives of its students. Through the study of language, our students develop an understanding and appreciation of other cultures, and their history, literature, art and geography.
Small classes at all levels stress strong communication skills in speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing. Our classrooms afford dynamic opportunities for students to express themselves in a new language, and to use that language to discuss literary and historical texts. Active learning in the classroom and the language lab allows students to enhance their skills in listening and collaboration.
St. Andrew's modern languages faculty have all lived abroad and have pursued advanced work in their fields. We encourage our students to travel and have offered cultural and service learning trips in the spring and summer to countries including Nicaragua, Haiti, China, Guadeloupe, Costa Rica, and Peru. We also recommend specific programs to students who are interested in a study abroad or travel abroad experience.
Modern Language Courses
Chinese
Chinese 1
- Chinese
- Modern Languages
- Yearlong
Chinese 2
- Chinese
- Modern Languages
- Yearlong
Chinese 3
- Chinese
- Modern Languages
- Yearlong
Chinese 4
- Chinese
- Modern Languages
- Yearlong
Advanced Study in Chinese
- Advanced Study
- Chinese
- Modern Languages
- Yearlong
Advanced Topics Tutorial in Chinese
- Advanced Study
- Chinese
- Modern Languages
- Yearlong
French
French 1
- French
- Modern Languages
- Yearlong
French 2
- French
- Modern Languages
- Yearlong
French 3
- French
- Modern Languages
- Yearlong
French 4
- French
- Modern Languages
- Yearlong
Advanced Topics Tutorial in French
- Advanced Study
- French
- Modern Languages
- Yearlong
Advanced Study in French
- Advanced Study
- French
- Modern Languages
- Yearlong
Spanish
Spanish 1
- Modern Languages
- Spanish
- Yearlong
Spanish 2
- Modern Languages
- Spanish
- Yearlong
Spanish 3
- Modern Languages
- Spanish
- Yearlong
Spanish 4
- Modern Languages
- Spanish
- Yearlong
Advanced Study in Spanish
- Advanced Study
- Modern Languages
- Spanish
- Yearlong
Advanced Topics Tutorial in Spanish 1
- Advanced Study
- Modern Languages
- Spanish
- Yearlong
Advanced Topics Tutorial in Spanish 2
- Advanced Study
- Modern Languages
- Spanish
- Yearlong
Department News
Modern Languages Faculty
Angelica Huang-Murphy
Titles:
Chinese Teacher, Assistant Director of Admission, L Dorm/Gaul East Dorm Dorm Parent, International Student Advisor
David Miller
Titles:
Modern Languages Department Chair, Spanish, Head Coach – Boys JV Basketball, Associate Head Coach - Baseball
Elizabeth Preysner
Titles:
Associate Chaplain, Religious Studies, Spanish, Assistant Coach - Indoor Track
Ana Ramírez
Job Title:
Casa Latina
Titles:
William S. Speers Associate Head of School, Spanish, Advisor to Casa Latina
Max Shrem
Job Title:
LGBTQ Affinity & Jewish Affinity
Titles:
IV Form Academic Advisor, French, LGBTQ+ Affinity Group Advisor, Jewish Affinity Group Advisor