Cultural Perspectives, Practices, and Products NWII.7 The student will demonstrate understanding of the perspectives, practices, and products of the culture(s) studied. 1. Participate in authentic or simulated cultural activities, such as family gatherings, holiday celebrations, and community events. 2. Identify and discuss patterns of behavior typically associated with the target culture(s), such as business practices, customs, traditions, and family dynamics. 3. Explore the influence of the geography and history of the countries studied on cultural elements, such as food, clothing, dwellings, transportation, language, music, and art. Making Connections through Language NWII.8 The student will use information acquired in the study of the target language and information acquired in other subject areas to reinforce one another. 1. Give examples of the influence of the target language and culture(s) on other subject areas. 2. Compare information acquired in other subject areas to topics discussed in the target language class. Linguistic and Cultural Comparisons NWII.9 The student will compare and contrast elements of the target language with those of English and other languages. 1. Recognize critical sound distinctions and intonation patterns in the target language and in English and their effects on the communication of meaning. 2. Compare the diverse and unique aspects of language-specific vocabulary and structural patterns of the target language and of English. NWII. 10 The student will demonstrate understanding of similarities and differences between the culture(s) studied and those of the United States. 1. Identify similarities and differences of traditions of the target-language culture(s) and those of the United States, such as, holidays, food, family, and celebrations. 2. Identify similarities and differences of geography and the impact on aspects of culture, such as food, clothing, dwellings, transportation, recreation, and art. Interacting in School and Global Communities NWII.11 The student will improve target-language skills and cultural knowledge in opportunities beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes. 1. Explain aspects of the target culture(s) discovered through interaction with target-language speakers, and authentic media or technology. 2. Use target-language resources, such as individuals and organizations in the community or technology, to reinforce cultural knowledge.
Cultural Perspectives, Practices, and Products NWII.7 The student will demonstrate understanding of the perspectives, practices, and products of the culture(s) studied. 1. Participate in authentic or simulated cultural activities, such as family gatherings, holiday celebrations, and community events. 2. Identify and discuss patterns of behavior typically associated with the target culture(s), such as business practices, customs, traditions, and family dynamics. 3. Explore the influence of the geography and history of the countries studied on cultural elements, such as food, clothing, dwellings, transportation, language, music, and art. Making Connections through Language NWII.8 The student will use information acquired in the study of the target language and information acquired in other subject areas to reinforce one another. 1. Give examples of the influence of the target language and culture(s) on other subject areas. 2. Compare information acquired in other subject areas to topics discussed in the target language class. Linguistic and Cultural Comparisons NWII.9 The student will compare and contrast elements of the target language with those of English and other languages. 1. Recognize critical sound distinctions and intonation patterns in the target language and in English and their effects on the communication of meaning. 2. Compare the diverse and unique aspects of language-specific vocabulary and structural patterns of the target language and of English. NWII. 10 The student will demonstrate understanding of similarities and differences between the culture(s) studied and those of the United States. 1. Identify similarities and differences of traditions of the target-language culture(s) and those of the United States, such as, holidays, food, family, and celebrations. 2. Identify similarities and differences of geography and the impact on aspects of culture, such as food, clothing, dwellings, transportation, recreation, and art. Interacting in School and Global Communities NWII.11 The student will improve target-language skills and cultural knowledge in opportunities beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes. 1. Explain aspects of the target culture(s) discovered through interaction with target-language speakers, and authentic media or technology. 2. Use target-language resources, such as individuals and organizations in the community or technology, to reinforce cultural knowledge.
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