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Content Area: World Languages
Grade Level Expectations: Intermediate-Mid
Standard: 2. Knowledge and Understanding of Other Cultures

Prepared Graduates: (Click on a Prepared Graduate Competency to View Articulated Expectations) - (Remove PGC Filter)

Concepts and skills students master:

1. Analyze how the perspectives of people who speak the target language are reflected in their practices
Evidence Outcomes 21st Century Skill and Readiness Competencies

Students Can:

  1. Analyze interactions typical of the culture studied (such as salutations, dating, adult/youth interactions) (DOK 2-3)
  2. Analyze behavior patterns in the target culture (DOK 2-3)
  3. Connect and relate the cultural relevance and historical context of traditions and celebrations to current events (DOK 2-4)

Inquiry Questions:

  1. How does an understanding of the relationship between the practices and the perspectives of a given culture allow one to communicate with those who speak the language of that culture?
  2. How does cultural knowledge contribute to more socially acceptable interaction?
  3. How can cultural understanding modify people's performance in their own culture?
  4. How does globalization imply the understanding of what the cultures around the world have in common?

Relevance & Application:

  1. Films and videos include depictions of personal interactions, traditions, and celebrations in other cultures.
  2. Learning about cultures contributes to mutual understanding, a sense of global citizenship, and personal fulfillment.
  3. Studying other cultures facilitates a broader perspective of learning in other disciplines (such as literature and social sciences).

Nature Of:

  1. Language learners realize that culture and language cannot be separated.
  2. Language learners know that understanding culture is essential to authentic communication.

Content Area: World Languages
Grade Level Expectations: Intermediate-Low
Standard: 2. Knowledge and Understanding of Other Cultures

Prepared Graduates: (Click on a Prepared Graduate Competency to View Articulated Expectations) - (Remove PGC Filter)

Concepts and skills students master:

1. Draw conclusions using a personal understanding of the perspectives and practices of the cultures studied
Evidence Outcomes 21st Century Skill and Readiness Competencies

Students Can:

  1. Examine simple patterns of behavior, gestures, and social courtesies in a variety of informal and formal social situations (DOK 1-3)
  2. Compare daily practices of people in the target culture(s) with their own (DOK 2-3)
  3. Interpret and explain the cultural relevance or historical context of traditions and celebrations (DOK 2-4)

Inquiry Questions:

  1. How does an understanding of the relationship between the practices and the perspectives of a given culture allow people to communicate with those who speak the language of that culture?
  2. How does the study of a culture help one understand and appreciate other cultures' world views and unique ways of living and behavior patterns?
  3. How have historical events influenced cultural practices?

Relevance & Application:

  1. Websites and video clips provide information on social interaction, traditions, and celebrations in other cultures.
  2. International businesspeople with intercultural skills have a competitive edge for future success.
  3. Studying other cultures provides opportunities for learning about other subjects (such as literature, social sciences).

Nature Of:

  1. Language learners are able to defuse stereotypes.
  2. Language learners are able to compare and contrast stereotypes.
  3. Language learners recognize the presence of cultural practices in their daily lives.

Content Area: World Languages
Grade Level Expectations: Novice-High
Standard: 2. Knowledge and Understanding of Other Cultures

Prepared Graduates: (Click on a Prepared Graduate Competency to View Articulated Expectations) - (Remove PGC Filter)

Concepts and skills students master:

1. Examine common practices and perspectives within the cultures studied
Evidence Outcomes 21st Century Skill and Readiness Competencies

Students Can:

  1. Use appropriate, gestures, and social courtesies in a variety of structured, everyday situations (DOK 1-2)
  2. Investigate common social practices in relevant situations (DOK 1-2)
  3. Examine major traditions and celebrations and the practices associated with them (DOK 1-2)

Inquiry Questions:

  1. How does an understanding of the relationship between the practices and the perspectives of a given culture allow one to communicate with those who speak the language of that culture?
  2. How do cultural values and attitudes impact daily practices?
  3. How does cultural understanding improve by engaging with learners of other cultures?

Relevance & Application:

  1. Websites and video clips provide information on social interaction, traditions, and celebrations in other cultures.
  2. Cultural understanding promotes a global outlook.
  3. Studying other cultures enhances and facilitates knowledge in other subjects (e.g., social studies, literature, visual arts).

Nature Of:

  1. Language learners realize that cultural similarities are just as important as the differences.
  2. Language learners learn that culture is important to communication.

Content Area: World Languages
Grade Level Expectations: Novice-Mid
Standard: 2. Knowledge and Understanding of Other Cultures

Prepared Graduates: (Click on a Prepared Graduate Competency to View Articulated Expectations) - (Remove PGC Filter)

Concepts and skills students master:

1. Reproduce common practices of the cultures studied
Evidence Outcomes 21st Century Skill and Readiness Competencies

Students Can:

  1. Initiate greetings and use appropriate gestures with support (DOK 1)
  2. Imitate some common social practices (DOK 1)
  3. Describe some major traditions and celebrations (DOK 1-2)

Inquiry Questions:

  1. How does an understanding of the relationship between the practices and the perspectives of a given culture allow people to communicate with those who speak the language of that culture?
  2. How does body language impact spoken language, and how does spoken language impact body language?
  3. Why does every culture have its own traditions and celebrations?

Relevance & Application:

  1. Websites and video clips provide information on communicative gestures, traditions, and celebrations in other cultures.
  2. Understanding cultural diversity helps people to connect across cultures.
  3. Studying other cultures enhances a student's understanding of interpersonal and societal relationships.

Nature Of:

  1. Language learners are curious about practices and perspectives.
  2. Language learners acknowledge that cultural similarities and differences exist.

Content Area: World Languages
Grade Level Expectations: Novice-Low
Standard: 2. Knowledge and Understanding of Other Cultures

Prepared Graduates: (Click on a Prepared Graduate Competency to View Articulated Expectations) - (Remove PGC Filter)

Concepts and skills students master:

1. Identify common practices within the target cultures studied
Evidence Outcomes 21st Century Skill and Readiness Competencies

Students Can:

  1. Acknowledge and imitate basic greetings and gestures (DOK 1)
  2. Identify some common social practices at home and school (DOK 1)
  3. Identify a few major traditions and celebrations (DOK 1)

Inquiry Questions:

  1. How does an understanding of the relationship between the practices and the perspectives of a given culture allow people to communicate with those who speak the language of that culture?
  2. What do greetings and gestures say about a culture?
  3. What attitudes and values are reflected in traditions and celebrations?

Relevance & Application:

  1. Websites and video clips provide information on communicative gestures, traditions, and celebrations in other cultures.
  2. People from different cultures can interact with each other in multiple ways.
  3. A variety of societal norms and behaviors exist in cultures throughout the world.

Nature Of:

  1. Language learners begin to see that differences exist among cultures.
  2. Language learners begin to learn about traditions and celebrations.