To develop an increasing ability to speak, read and write in the language and to understand the language when it is spoken.

To develop an awareness of and respect for other cultures.

To provide for a better understanding of our own language by comparison with another language.

To foster and awareness of the interdependence of the people of the world.

To expand future job opportunities.

To reinforce and contribute to learning in other subject areas.

To provide discipline and framework for accessing additional languages.