Japanese Language and Culture 10-3Y Global Citizenship Outcomes Index

General Outcome: Students will acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes to be effective global citizens.

GC-1 historical and contemporary elements of Japanese culture

Students will be able to:

GC-1.1 accessing/analyzing cultural knowledge

a. inquire about elements of Japanese culture experienced in class, using English if necessary

b. make observations of Japanese culture; e.g., as it is portrayed in texts and in the community

GC-1.2 knowledge of Japanese culture

a. participate in activities and experiences that reflect elements of Japanese culture

GC-1.3 applying cultural knowledge

a. identify elements of Japanese culture in the classroom, school, and community

GC-1.4 diversity within Japanese culture

a. experience diverse elements of Japanese culture

b. identify some elements that reflect diversity within Japanese culture

GC-1.5 valuing Japanese culture

a. participate in cultural activities and experiences

GC-2 Affirming diversity

Students will be able to...

GC-2.1 awareness of first language

a. identify differences between their first language and Japanese

GC-2.2 general language knowledge

a. explore the variety of languages spoken by those around them

b. identify differences and similarities among words and writing systems from different languages within their personal experience

GC-2.3 awareness of own culture

a. explore and recognize similarities and differences between their own culture and other cultures

GC-2.4 general cultural knowledge

a. participate in activities and experiences that reflect elements of different cultures

b. recognize that a variety of cultural practices are followed by their classmates and different groups in their community

GC-2.5 valuing diversity

a. work and interact with others who are different

GC-2.6 intercultural skills

a. adapt to new situations

b. listen with attention to the opinions of others

c. initiate and maintain new relationships

GC-3 Personal growth and career opportunities

Students will be able to...

GC-3.1 Japanese language and culture

a. suggest some reasons for learning Japanese

GC-3.2 cultural and linguistic diversity

a. identify some reasons for learning additional languages

b. explore some reasons for participating in activities and experiences that reflect elements of different cultures