Culture

Culture
Apply language skills and cultural knowledge to enhance intellectual and social growth and to promote life-long learning.

ESSENTIAL CONTENT/SKILLS
  1. Explore various areas of culture which include but are not limited to:
    • Agriculture and industry
    • Architecture
    • Cuisine
    • Customs
    • Dance
    • Dress
    • Education
    • Family relationships
    • Geography
    • History
    • Humor
    • Literature
    • Major holidays, festivals, and special dates
    • Masculine and feminine roles
    • Medicine
    • Money management
    • Music
    • Religion
    • Superstition
    • Traditions
    • Transportation
    • Views/Perceptions of time
    • Visual and performing art
  1. Demonstrate understanding of the interrelationship of other cultures with their own culture and recognize the similarities and differences.
  1. Identify major geographical features, cities, and regions and show their relationship to the culture.
  1. Examine and analyze cultural contributions of diverse groups.
  1. Participate in cultural experience simulations.
  1. Use experiences with language and culture to explore personal interests and career options.
  1. Apply language skills and cultural knowledge to enhance intellectual and social growth and to promote life-long learning.