COMMUNICATION

The national and state standards both set forth a new meaning of "communication." Listening to, speaking, reading and writing another language and the links to its underlying culture are embedded in three distinct communicative modes: interpersonal, interpretive and presentational. The first, interpersonal, uses direct oral or written communication (listen, speak, read, write with personal contact between individuals). The second mode, interpretive, focuses on receptive communication of oral or written messages (listen, read, view print or non-print materials with no personal contact between individuals). The presentational mode uses oral or written language in a "one-to-many mode" (speak, write, show oral or written language for an audience with no immediate personal contact). At the end of 8th grade, our students communicate at the Intermediate level on the ACTFL Proficiency Scale.

• Students will engage in conversation, provide and obtain information, express feelings and exchange opinions. (Interpersonal)

• Students will understand and interpret spoken and written language on a variety of topics. (Interpretive)

• Students will present information, concepts and ideas to listeners or readers on a variety of topics. (Presentational)

CULTURES
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the traditions, products and perspectives of the cultures studied.

CONNECTIONS
Students will acquire and use information from a variety of sources only available in the world language, using technology, print, audiovisual, media, data and human resources.

COMPARISONS
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons of the cultures studied and their own.

COMMUNITIES
Students will use the world language both within and beyond the school setting for personal enjoyment, enrichment and active participation

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