• Because language and communication are at the heart of the human experience, the Modern Language program at Amphitheater High School aspires to equip students linguistically and culturally to communicate in a pluralistic American society and abroad. Competence in another language and culture enables students to communicate with others, gain direct access to information to participate more fully in the global community and marketplace. In addition, students develop an enhanced perception of their own native language and culture by comparing it to another. Previous second language experience may result in placements at more advanced levels.