through comparisons between the culture(s) studied and the students’ own culture.

The students:

A. Compare patterns of behavior and interaction in the students’ own culture with those     of the target language.

B. Demonstrate an awareness of elements of the students’ own culture.

 

MLI.CCC3 The students compare basic elements of the target language to the English

language. The students:

A. Recognize similarities and differences in sound systems, writing systems, cognates,      gender, and level appropriate idioms.

B. Recognize basic sound distinctions and intonation patterns and their effect on    communicating meaning.

 

MLI.CCC4 The students demonstrate an awareness of current events in the target

culture(s). The students:

A. Give information regarding major current events of the target culture(s).

B. Understand the impact of current events of the target culture(s).

 

MLI.CCC5 The students identify situations and resources in which target language skills

and cultural knowledge may be applied beyond the classroom setting, for recreational,

educational, and occupational purposes. The students:

A. Identify examples of the target language and the culture(s) studied that are evident in     and through media, entertainment, and technology.

B. Identify resources, such as individuals and organizations accessible through the             community or the Internet, that provide basic cultural information about the culture(s)      studied.