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World Languages

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Overview

The Newtown World Languages Department offers courses in Chinese, French, Italian, and Spanish for non-native as well as native speakers of Spanish, French, and Chinese. Advanced courses that Newtown students can take include A.P. Spanish Literature, A.P. Spanish Language and Culture, and A.P. Chinese Language and Culture. Students planning to attend college should take a minimum of six credits over three years and may take the World Languages Checkpoint B Exam to qualify for an Advanced Regents Diploma.
 
Our department holds events such as:
  • The World Languages Poetry Contest in April 
  • The Spanish Drama Club performances
  • The Hispanic Heritage Celebration
 
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