Phillips Exeter Academy
Phillips Exeter Academy
Phillips Exeter Academy
Phillips Exeter Academy

Courses

  • 21st Century Challenges Opportunity

    Students increase their vocabulary, range of expression and understanding of grammatical structures, while exploring topics related to science and technology, environmental issues and other 21st-century challenges, as they pertain to Spanish speaking countries. Materials may include essays, short stories, radio programs, films, newspapers and magazine articles. Attention is given to the development of various forms […]

  • Accelerated Arabic for Seniors

    This sequence of courses is offered fall (ARA111), winter (ARA121) and spring (ARA131). This intensive three-term sequence introduces students to the phonology script and syntax of Modern Standard Arabic. Students will concentrate on developing the four skills of reading, speaking, listening and writing. Texts will be supplemented with cultural materials representative of the contemporary Arabic […]

  • Accelerated Chinese I

    This sequence of courses is offered fall (CHI111), winter (CHI221) and spring (CHI231). This three-term sequence presents the material of the first two years of the Mandarin Chinese program and promotes to CHI 310 in the fall. This course is designed for students with previous oral and written experience in Chinese. It is expected that […]

  • Accelerated Chinese II

    This sequence of courses is offered fall (CHI111), winter (CHI221) and spring (CHI231). This three-term sequence presents the material of the first two years of the Mandarin Chinese program and promotes to CHI 310 in the fall. This course is designed for students with previous oral and written experience in Chinese. It is expected that […]

  • Accelerated Chinese III

    This sequence of courses is offered fall (CHI111), winter (CHI221) and spring (CHI231). This three-term sequence presents the material of the first two years of the Mandarin Chinese program and promotes to CHI 310 in the fall. This course is designed for students with previous oral and written experience in Chinese. It is expected that […]

  • Accelerated Elementary Japanese

    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 foreign language and wish to begin a second language in the winter term may be particularly interested in […]

  • Accelerated Italian for Seniors

    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 language.

  • Advanced Chinese

    This sequence of courses is offered fall (CHI310), winter (CHI320) and spring (CHI400). In this course stream students step beyond the basic phase of language acquisition and come to realize their autonomy in self-expression. Students use higher-level grammar and vocabulary to engage in readings, writings and discussions on varied social and cultural topics such as […]

  • Advanced Chinese – Accelerated

    These courses cover the material of CHI310/320/400 in greater depth and at an accelerated pace.

  • Advanced French

    This sequence provides a systematic review of French. Exercises are supplemented with extensive written work. Vocabulary and grammatical structures are developed through reading, discussion, and writing about literary works by such authors as Jean Anouilh, Antigone; Eugène Ionesco, Rhinocéros; Louis Malle, Au revoir les enfants; Yasmina Reza, Le dieu du carnage; Albert Camus, L’étranger; Kamel […]

  • Advanced German

    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 provide the basis for discussion of social, cultural and ethical issues.

  • Advanced Japanese

    This sequence of courses is offered fall (JPN310), winter (JPN320) and spring (JPN400). In this sequence of courses, students consolidate the previously learned material and build new vocabulary and grammar. Various cultural and social topics, such as environmental issues and gender issues, are provided to deepen students’ knowledge of Japan and its people through authentic […]

  • Advanced Readings in Japanese

    This sequence of courses is offered fall (JPN502), winter (JPN503) and spring (JPN504). The main focus of these courses is to increase skills in reading, analysis and discussion, and prepare students for living and working in Japanese culture. Students will be familiar with cultural concepts such as societal duties and obligation. Resources include a variety […]

  • Advanced Readings in Russian

    This sequence of courses is offered fall (RUS502), winter (RUS503) and spring (RUS504). This sequence of courses focuses primarily on classical Russian literature. Students read works by Alexander Pushkin, Mikhail Lermontov, Anton Chekhov, Fyodor Dostoevsky and Leo Tolstoy. Writing and discussion are also integral parts of this course, as students relate themes found in the […]

  • Advanced Russian

    This sequence of courses is offered fall (RUS310), winter (RUS320) and spring (RUS400). In this sequence of courses students consolidate their knowledge of grammar and continue to acquire new vocabulary by reading and discussing pieces of classical and contemporary Russian literature, historical essays, fairy tales and internet materials. They state opinions, persuade, and analyze texts […]

  • Advanced Spanish

    This sequence completes a review of the more complex aspects of Spanish grammar and is based on the reading of fiction. Active vocabulary and proficiency in listening, speaking and writing are developed through frequent discussion, oral presentations and compositions. Readings include plays by Cantón, Buero Vallejo, and Delibes, and novels such as Sender’s Réquiem por […]

  • Art, Music, and Literature

    This course explores the role of artistic creation and the concept of beauty from the traditional to the modern, the role of art to challenge or praise the status quo. Materials may include essays, short stories, novels, radio programs, films, podcasts, newspapers and magazine articles. Readings may include works by Guillaume Apollinaire, Charles Baudelaire, Yasmina […]

  • Basic Russian – Accelerated

    This sequence of courses is offered fall (RUS111), winter (RUS221) and spring (RUS231). This three-term sequence presents the material of the first two years of the Russian program. It is recommended for students with an experience in learning languages or who have had some exposure to Russian. The course includes the reading program of the […]

  • Chinese Language & Literature Accelerated

    These courses cover the material of CHI502/503/504 in greater depth and at an accelerated pace.

  • Chinese Through Digital Media

    This advanced course aims to hone students’ conversational skills by exploring a variety of media throughout the Chinese-speaking world. Students will watch, research and discuss topics through contemporary documentaries, television shows and programs, podcast, video-talks, music and short films. Themes may include Chinese cuisine culture, intricacies in family structure and values, the hub of human […]