Phillips Exeter Academy

Modern Languages

Intermediate Russian
Modern Languages

This sequence of courses is offered fall (RUS210), winter (RUS220) and spring (RUS230). This sequence of three courses continues the study of oral and written Russian. A comprehensive review of grammar is carried out and a few more-sophisticated structures...

Advanced German
Modern Languages

This sequence of courses is offered fall (GER310) and winter (GER320). This sequence provides a systematic grammar review, and continued work on speaking, reading and writing skills. Literary texts from German-speaking countries and material from other media...

Other German Voices
Modern Languages

The readings in this course focus on multicultural aspects in the German-speaking countries and examine the writings of several recognized minority authors. There is continued development of speaking and listening skills, as well as writing exercises, which...

German Bestsellers
Modern Languages

This sequence of courses is offered fall (GER502), winter (GER503) and spring (GER504) and focuses on recognized masterpieces of German writing, with both classical and contemporary authors represented. Social, ethical and artistic issues are explored in...

Post-Holocaust Writing
Modern Languages

This sequence of courses is offered fall (GER502), winter (GER503) and spring (GER504) and focuses on recognized masterpieces of German writing, with both classical and contemporary authors represented. Social, ethical and artistic issues are explored in...

Current Issues in German Countries
Modern Languages

This sequence of courses is offered fall (GER502), winter (GER503) and spring (GER504) and focuses on recognized masterpieces of German writing, with both classical and contemporary authors represented. Social, ethical and artistic issues are explored in...

Selected Topics in German
Modern Languages

For advanced students of the language, this course features topics typically taught in college. The focus might be on one literary masterpiece, readings from German-language Nobel-prize winners, cinema, or other areas depending on the interests and...

Accelerated Italian for Seniors
Modern Languages

This sequence of two accelerated courses in Italian covers all the basic skills, with emphasis on a reading program leading to the study of a work of contemporary Italian literature. The course is for seniors with strong preparation in a first foreign...

Elementary Japanese
Modern Languages

This sequence of courses is offered fall (JPN110), winter (JPN120) and spring (JPN130). These courses introduce students to the language of everyday life. Students learn the basic skills: speaking, listening, writing and reading. Conversation skills and...

Accelerated Elementary Japanese
Modern Languages

This sequence of two accelerated terms (JPN121/131) covers the material of the first three terms of elementary Japanese (JPN110/120/130). These two courses prepare students for Japanese 210. Students who have satisfied their language requirement in a first...