Wayzata Community Ed

Choose the full year option to receive 12% off! Students may also register for one semester. No prerequisite is required. Students will be grouped based on fluency. Hindi, with over half a billion speakers, is the second most widely spoken language in the world. It is the official language of India, the world’s second-most populous country. India’s rapidly growing economic, political, and cultural importance has significantly enlarged Hindi’s global sphere of influence, far beyond its traditional and still flourishing outposts of diaspora, from Fiji to Trinidad, Mauritius to Minnesota. Advantages There are numerous advantages of being multilingual in today’s business environment. It connects various geographic locations, spanning numerous cultures, and promoting cross-cultural communication. Students will be able to communicate with grandparents and relatives, enjoy video programs and movies without subtitles, and travel the world confidently. In an ever-changing global society, students who speak a language other than English have a leg-up and can earn high school credits (see the addendum) for their proficiency. The graduates from this program will also have an opportunity to test out of high school/college second language requirements and earn a proficiency certificate in compliance with standards of the Minnesota Department of Education. Pedagogy The program provides engagements with a native speaking instructor under the linguistic director and requires participation in the language laboratory. The lessons use a gradual, building block immersion, with creative and entertaining graphics and visuals to help children learn fast. A variety of topics including food (curries), music (Hindustani and Carnatic), and festivals and holidays (Holi, Diwali, Dussehra) will be part of the curriculum. In a small customized setting, children’s interest in the language is sparked by the novel content. Over time, they will be able to communicate fluently with native speakers, read literature, and keep up with current events in the vernacular newspapers. **Please NOTE: for full-year course, withdrawal requests must be received by the 1st of the month to become effective the following month. Levels Each level is expected to be completed in 2 Semesters (one academic year - Sep-May). The knowledge test will be administered to place students at the appropriate level. Prathama 1 - Beginner 1 Prathama 2 - Beginner 2 Prathama 3 - Beginner 3 Madhyama 1 - Intermediate 1 Madhyama 2 - Intermediate 2 Ucchathar 1 - Advanced 1 Ucchathar 2 - Advanced 2

Choose the full year option and receive a 12% discount! The Speech and Debate class utilizes students’ strong foundational skills of reading and writing to enhance comfort in the domains of educational collaboration and public speaking. Initiating these critical thinking and communication skills from a young age sets students up for both academic and social success in high school and beyond. This year-long camp will teach students how to respectfully engage in conversation over differing viewpoints with other students. Students will also learn to speak clearly and persuasively in front of a large number of people, and effectively manipulate words to express ideas in a new way. Sessions may be lead by high school and college students with experience in speech writing and debate. **Please NOTE: for full-year course, withdrawal requests must be received by the 1st of the month to become effective the following month. This class will be offered live online via Zoom. You will receive a link and instructions via email to access the class.