INTRODUCTION

      Modern Languages is a combination of three individual subjects, which include French, Spanish, and Japanese to connect students with various worldwide cultures and enable them to better communicate with others. It provides students with the groundwork required to understanding the thought process of communities that differ from their own, while delving deep into the lifestyle of those outside Canada. The study of languages has existed for millenia and proved specially useful for traders, sailors, and colonizers, who had to constantly adapt to new cultures and communicate with an increasingly diverse group of people, however, the concept of learning languages as a subject at school is fairly new.  Following the second world war, English largely dominated the majority of communication and teaching medium due to the global dominance of the United States and British Empire, sidelining other langages.  Then, many influential nations at the time popularized their own languages through the spread of media, which resulted in them being taught throughout the world. Today, Modern Languages are subjects that foster global citizenship, empathy, and intercultural understanding, preparing students the freely explore the vast, diverse world that lays before them..

      Palmer offers an countless Language courses designed to meet the diverse interests and academic goals of all students. At Palmer, modern langauges provide students with the opportunity to build diverse connections with the world and traverse vast cultures, fostering individual and collaborative learning. It enables students to explore new perspectives while building their confidence in expressing their opinions. This section of the newspaper outlines the Langauges journey at Palmer, discussing the available courses and highlighting the ones that students should choose based on their interests, grade level, and ultimate objectives. Moreover, it gives students fun historically-oriented stories that teach them about important historical events and figures, while introducing them to the subject and engaging them to pique their interest. Engaging in Languages at the high school level opens numerous doors, shaping students into culturally enriched global citizenswho can respectfully explore and communicate with ease.