// In secondary classrooms
Foreign Language Standards
Course Focus
FL.1
Identify SDA Christian principles and values in correlation with foreign languages.
| FL.1.1 | Acknowledge God as the designer and creator of all languages. |
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| FL.1.2 | Utilize biblical principles as the basis for understanding and appreciating cultural diversity. |
| FL.1.3 | Recognize the role foreign language learning plays in the fulfillment of the gospel commission. |
| FL.1.4 | Develop a personal SDA Christian perspective of service and responsibility in a global society. |
Course Content
FL.2
Develop abilities in foreign languages.
| FL.2.1 | Learn vocabulary (understanding, acquisition, contextual usage, etc.). |
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| FL.2.2 | Understand linguistic concepts (grammar, syntax, usage, phonetics, phonology, etc.). |
| FL.2.3 | Build effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening, etc.). |
| FL.2.4 | Develop cultural awareness (traditions, perspectives, history, geography, etc.). |
| FL.2.5 | Utilize critical and creative thinking skills (perceive, compare, compose, assess, refine, etc.). |
FL.3
Be able to apply foreign language knowledge and skills.
| FL.3.1 | Utilize a variety of strategies and technology to learn and communicate in the target language. |
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| FL.3.2 | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of culture and the nature of language. |
| FL.3.3 | Connect foreign language to other subject areas, various careers, and life experiences. |
| FL.3.4 | Participate in multilingual communities locally and around the world. |
FL.4
Be able to communicate in the target language.
| FL.4.1 | Understand and apply the target-language pronunciation, intonation, stress patterns, and writing conventions in a variety of contexts. |
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| FL.4.2 | Engage in conversations, exchange information and opinions, and express feelings and emotions. |
| FL.4.3 | Understand and interpret written and spoken language on a variety of topics. |
| FL.4.4 | Present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers. |
FL.5
Be able to gain knowledge and understanding of other cultures.
| FL.5.1 | Identify the correlation between the values and perspectives of the culture studied and its practices. |
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| FL.5.2 | Describe the relationship between the perspectives of the culture and its products (food, art, literature, media, manufactured goods, etc.). |
| FL.5.3 | Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons of the student’s culture and the one being studied. |
| FL.5.4 | Develop a cultural perspective within the context of an SDA Christian world view. |
FL.6
Be able to make comparisons and develop connections with the foreign language.
| FL.6.1 | Acquire information and recognize the distinctive viewpoints available through resources in the foreign language. |
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| FL.6.2 | Reinforce and enhance knowledge of other disciplines and the Bible through the foreign language. |
| FL.6.3 | Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of language through comparisons of the student’s primary language and the one being studied. |
| FL.6.4 | Connect the importance of learning a foreign language with career opportunities and life experiences. |
FL.7
Be able to use the language to participate in multilingual communities.
| FL.7.1 | Utilize the foreign language both within and beyond the school setting. |
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| FL.7.2 | Recognize the potential to use foreign language for personal enjoyment, enrichment, and spiritual growth. |