Oscar 2024

Empower students to value and honor the rich diversity of target language cultures through authentic resources that integrate language and culture, building from cultural products and practices to understanding diverse perspectives. Also train students to reflect and understand their own culture by "bringing it home," as they compare target language communities with their own, focusing their cultural lenses to respect and honor both cultures. Guide students to develop vocabulary and language functions as they move from interpretive to interpersonal and presentational communication activities.