World Language

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World Language Course Offerings

From the first day of classes at Mr. Taft's School in 1890 and for more than 125 years since, language study has been a core component of Taft's academic curriculum. Like their predecessors, today's Taft students may study Latin and Greek and the ancient cultures of their origin, while they may also elect to study a modern language: Chinese, French, or Spanish. With courses offered in five languages on campus ranging from introductory to the most advanced levels, opportunities for study abroad programs, and courses in additional languages through the Global Online Academy, Taft is preparing students to lead and achieve in an increasingly interconnected world.

Meet the World Language Department Faculty

Lisa Parente

Dean of Academic Affairs, World Language

Matt Budzyn

World Language

Collette Campbell

Penn Fellow in World Language

Corey Chandler

World Language

Kyle Conrau-Lewis

English Department Head, English, World Language

Jillian Danaher

Co-Dean of Faculty, World Language

Erin Duffy

World Language Department Head

Justin Hudak

Lower Mid Class Dean, World Language

Matthew Mullane

World Language

Kevin Perez-Alvarez

Class of 2016
World Language

Pierre Romangin

World Language

Pilar Santos

Senior Class Dean, World Language

Analisa Sevilla

World Language

Samantha Sullivan

World Language

Jingci Wei

World Language

Peter Wood

World Language

Maria Zamora-Leyton

World Language

Hayden Choi ’27 Earns Gold

Hayden Choi ’27 recently earned a Gold Award in the 20th Annual National Chinese Language Association of Secondary-Elementary Schools (CLASS) essay contest.