The student learning outcomes identified here are based on the (National
Standards in Foreign Language Education Project). This document,
a collaborative effort of nine national foreign language organizations,
establishes a context that defines the central role of foreign language
in the learning career of every student. The standards, as well as
our program outcomes and individual
course objectives
, suggest a paradigm shift in foreign language
education that focuses on students’ ability to use the language in
authentic situations.
To
present information, concepts, and ideas about and/or in the
target language to an audience of listeners or readers.
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To understand and interpret the target language on a variety of
topics.
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To engage in conversations or correspondence in the target language
to provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions,
and exchange opinions.
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To demonstrate
an understanding of the relationship between the practices and
perspectives of the culture(s) studied.
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To demonstrate
an understanding of the relationship between the practices and
artifacts of the culture(s) studied.
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To demonstrate
that they can reinforce and further their knowledge of other
disciplines through the target language and culture through the
practice of active learning.
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To acquire
information and recognize the distinctive viewpoints that are
only available through the culture(s) studied.
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To demonstrate
an understanding of the nature of language through comparisons
of the target language and their own.
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. To demonstrate
an understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons
of the target culture(s) and their own.
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To use and
draw from the target language and culture both within and beyond
the classroom setting, including within a professional context.
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To show evidence
of becoming lifelong learners by using the target language for
personal enjoyment and enrichment.
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