PA AcademicWorld Languages (2002)
COMMUNICATION in a Target Language (CONTENT STANDARDS)
STAGE 1
Know the basic sound system and spelling patterns of the target language. (12.1.S1.A)Know common vocabulary forms and structures used in basic speaking and writing. (12.1.S1.B)Recognize common vocabulary terms through listening and reading (12.1.S1.C)Know simple sentence and question structures in order to communicate. (12.1.S1.D)Identify words from the target language that are commonly used in English. (12.1.S1.E)STAGE 2
Refine knowledge of the sound system and spelling patterns of the target language. (12.1.S2.A)Know expanded vocabulary forms and structures used in basic speaking and writing. (12.1.S2.B)Recognize expanded vocabulary through listening and reading. (12.1.S2.C)Know simple sentence and question structures in order to communicate about memorable and upcoming events. (12.1.S2.D)Identify words in English that have origins in the target language. (12.1.S2.E)STAGE 3
Know details of the sound system and spelling patterns of the target language. (12.1.S3.A)Know advanced vocabulary and idiomatic expressions used in speaking and writing. (12.1.S3.B)Recognize advanced vocabulary through listening and reading selections. (12.1.S3.C)Know simple, compound and complex sentence and question structures in order to communicate and comprehend. (12.1.S3.D)The Role of CULTURE in World Language Acquisition (CONTENT STANDARDS)
STAGE 1
Identify fundamental products and customs of the target culture. (12.3.S1.A)Know typical expressions and gestures for basic social interactions in the target culture. (12.3.S1.B)Describe similarities and differences of life skills and social structures in personal interactions between cultures. (12.3.S1.C)Know basic information in school subject areas influenced by the target culture (e.g., Fahrenheit, chocolate, patio). (12.3.S1.D)STAGE 2
Describe the products and customs of the target culture. (12.3.S2.A)Explain cultural patterns of daily social interaction. (12.3.S2.B)Explain similarities and differences of daily activities between cultures. (12.3.S2.C)STAGE 3
Explain a variety of services, products and customs of the target culture. (12.3.S3.A)Assess cultural patterns in a variety of social settings. (12.3.S3.B)Compare and contrast the similarities and differences in social institutions between cultures. (12.3.S3.C)World Languages in the COMMUNITY (CONTENT STANDARDS)
STAGE 1
Know where in the local and regional community the target language and culture are useful (12.5.S1.A)Know where in the national community the target language and culture are experienced. (12.5.S1.B)Know where the target language is spoken in the global community. (12.5.S1.C)Know simple comparisons and connections that can be made between the target language and English in the local, national and global communities. (12.5.S1.D)STAGE 2
Identify global resources for gathering information for practical purposes and personal enjoyment. (12.5.S2.C)NationalStandards for Foreign Language Learning (1996)
Grades K-12
Communication - Communicate in languages other than English
Students engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions, and exchange opinions (FOR_LANG.K-12.1.1)Students understand and interpret written and spoken language on a variety of topics (FOR_LANG.K-12.1.2)Students present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics. (FOR_LANG.K-12.1.3)Cultures - Gain knowledge and understanding of other cultures
Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices and perspectives of the culture studied (FOR_LANG.K-12.2.1)Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the products and perspectives of the culture studied (FOR_LANG.K-12.2.2)Connections - Connect with other disciplines and acquire information
Students reinforce and further their knowledge of other disciplines through the foreign language (FOR_LANG.K-12.3.1)Students acquire information and recognize the distinctive viewpoints that are only available through the foreign language and its cultures (FOR_LANG.K-12.3.2)Comparisons - Develop insight into the nature of language and culture
Students demonstrate understanding of the nature of language through comparisons of the language studied and their own (FOR_LANG.K-12.4.1)Students demonstrate understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons of the cultures studied and their own. (FOR_LANG.K-12.4.2)Communities - Participate in multilingual communities at home & around the world
Students use the language both within and beyond the school setting (FOR_LANG.K-12.5.1)Students show evidence of becoming life-long learners by using the language for personal enjoyment and enrichment. (FOR_LANG.K-12.5.2)
