Spanish Immersion
Welcome to Cowan Avenue Elementary's Spanish World Language Immersion Program!
The term "world languages" is employed to affirm that, in a community as diverse as ours in Los Angeles, such languages are not necessarily "foreign", but rather "languages of the world", other than English. Our students today live in a more inter-connected world than that of any previous generation.
Knowledge and appreciation of different languages and cultures of the world contribute to increased global competence and are valuable and necessary skills for our students in the 21st Century. Citizens of the United States share and shape the future with citizens of all countries of the world.
The ability to communicate with peers in other languages --in addition to English-- and to engage with others in culturally-appropriate ways increases educational and employment opportunities, strengthens personal relationships, and adds to the enjoyment and appreciation of life. Proficiency in a language other than English can aid significantly in the pursuit of learning by granting access to information that may only be accessible in another language. Furthermore, acquiring another language can provide the learner with a better understanding of English through new perspectives.
As 21st Century Americans and global citizens, our students need to understand, appreciate and respect the linguistic and cultural backgrounds of all people. Moreover, both the University of California and the California State University systems currently require successful completion of at least two years of secondary-level study of a language other than English as part of their admissions requirement.
In alignment with the district's vision for all our students to graduate "college prepared and career ready", the Cowan World Language Immersion Program provides students with a firm foundation toward accomplishing bilingualism, bi-literacy and biculturalism. The Cowan World Languages and Culture Program is an integral part of LAUSD's instructional program.
The term "world languages" is employed to affirm that, in a community as diverse as ours in Los Angeles, such languages are not necessarily "foreign", but rather "languages of the world", other than English. Our students today live in a more inter-connected world than that of any previous generation.
Knowledge and appreciation of different languages and cultures of the world contribute to increased global competence and are valuable and necessary skills for our students in the 21st Century. Citizens of the United States share and shape the future with citizens of all countries of the world.
The ability to communicate with peers in other languages --in addition to English-- and to engage with others in culturally-appropriate ways increases educational and employment opportunities, strengthens personal relationships, and adds to the enjoyment and appreciation of life. Proficiency in a language other than English can aid significantly in the pursuit of learning by granting access to information that may only be accessible in another language. Furthermore, acquiring another language can provide the learner with a better understanding of English through new perspectives.
As 21st Century Americans and global citizens, our students need to understand, appreciate and respect the linguistic and cultural backgrounds of all people. Moreover, both the University of California and the California State University systems currently require successful completion of at least two years of secondary-level study of a language other than English as part of their admissions requirement.
In alignment with the district's vision for all our students to graduate "college prepared and career ready", the Cowan World Language Immersion Program provides students with a firm foundation toward accomplishing bilingualism, bi-literacy and biculturalism. The Cowan World Languages and Culture Program is an integral part of LAUSD's instructional program.
