Breck School - Mustang Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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LANGUAGE Breck’s Language Department offers courses in French, German, and Spanish for students in grades seven through twelve. An audiolingual program, the AL-M system, forms the curriculum for Levels I and II in both French and German. The basic Spanish program is similar. Mrs. Pauline Kiltinen, French teacher, supplements the AL-M program with a continuing interest in current French history and a monthly French scholastic magazine. The fourth level class consists of a grammar review and study of short literary selections. The fifth level class studies Freeh civilization, a grammar review, and French literature by genre. Occasionally fourth and fifth level students also attend plays in French by French performers and see French films in their classrooms. The Spanish program is directed by Mr. Michael Uram, Senior Master. The program consists of basic grammar study in the lower levels, interspersed with Spanish and Mexican culture, and perhaps a few driving tips. The third and fourth level continue grammar study and read short literary selections. Mr. Michael Weiszel, Head of the Language Department, is the German teacher. The first and second levels closely parallel the French AL-M program. German III completes a review of German grammar and begins an introduction to German history and culture. The fifth level class studies German literature of the twentieth century and continues grammar study. German students also receive a monthly scholastic magazine. 27

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FINE ARTS Mrs. Olga Berg Mrs. Virginia Olsen Mrs. Elizabeth Tozer (Dept. Head) Mr. Grant West Fine Arts in Lower School at Breck offers a sequential program for Grades 1-6 designed to develop the creative skills of each student according to his own ability. In Art he works with crayon, paint, clay, tissues, and wire as well as perfecting his lettering skills. In Music the student goes from grade one and rote concepts, through six grades of music reading, listening, rhythmic responses, choral singing, and drama. In Upper School Chorus, Glee Club and Art are offered. It would be the department’s hope to expand this program in such a way that each student could have one period daily to learn and participate in his area of interest: music, art, drama, speech, or debate. Only through adequate time scheduled and hard work can creditable results be achieved. 29