Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 389 - Examinations, Courses, Standards and Diplomas
KINDERGARTEN THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL
Section 389.177 - World language at the intermediate-high proficiency level

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 389.177

Current through February 27, 2024

Instruction in a course of study in a world language at the intermediate-high proficiency level must be designed so that pupils meet the following performance standards by completion of the final course of instruction:

1. For the area of interpersonal communication, interact and negotiate meaning in spoken, signed or written conversations to share information, reactions, feelings and opinions, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:

(a) Exchange information related to areas of mutual interest;

(b) Use the world language to complete a task that requires multiple steps; and

(c) Use the world language to handle a situation that may have a complication.

2. For the area of interpretive communication, understand, interpret and analyze what is heard, read or viewed on a variety of topics, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:

(a) Easily understand straightforward information or interactions;

(b) Understand situations with complicating factors;

(c) Understand accounts of personal events; and

(d) Follow short, written instructions when supported by visual information.

3. For the area of presentational communication, present information, concepts and ideas to explain and inform, persuade and narrate on a variety of topics using appropriate media and adapt to various audiences of listeners, readers or viewers, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:

(a) Present information on academic and work topics, events, activities and topics of particular interests;

(b) Present a point of view with reasons to support that point of view; and

(c) Write about school and academic topics, community topics, entertainment events and work and career topics.

4. For the area of relating cultural practices to perspectives, use the world language to investigate, explain and reflect on the relationship between the practices and perspectives of the cultures being studied, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to evaluate texts and presentations of the cultures being studied for cultural viewpoints, values and bias.

5. For the area of relating cultural products to perspectives, use the world language to investigate, explain and reflect on the relationship between the products and perspectives of the cultures being studied, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to explain the influence of the cultures being studied on literature, the media and global concerns.

6. For the area of making connections, build, reinforce and expand the pupil's knowledge of other disciplines while using the world language to develop critical thinking and solve problems creatively, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:

(a) Discuss how geographic locations affect practices, perspectives and products; and

(b) Cultivate personal perspectives in relation to historic contributions and controversies of the cultures being studied.

7. For the area of acquiring information and diverse perspectives, access and evaluate information and diverse perspectives that are available through the world language and its cultures, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:

(a) Recognize authentic resources of the cultures being studied;

(b) Interact with authentic resources of the cultures being studied;

(c) Analyze, examine and evaluate products of the cultures being studied; and

(d) Interpret perspectives unique to the cultures being studied.

8. For the area of language comparisons, use the world language to investigate, explain and reflect on the nature of language through comparisons of the world language being studied and the pupil's native language, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:

(a) Recognize the equivalent meanings of idiomatic expressions and other linguistic concepts; and

(b) Employ language patterns and grammatical functions.

9. For the area of cultural comparisons, use the world language to investigate, explain and reflect on the concept of culture through comparisons of the cultures being studied and the pupil's own culture, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:

(a) Analyze cultural differences in traditions, celebrations and customs; and

(b) Describe examples of cultural diversity and the contributions of the cultures being studied that exist in the pupil's community.

10. For the area of school and global communities, use the world language within and beyond the classroom to interact and collaborate in the pupil's community and the globalized world, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:

(a) Identify settings where the world language can be used;

(b) Demonstrate the ability to find resources that relate to the use and understanding of the world language;

(c) Demonstrate the ability to find resources that relate to the cultures being studied; and

(d) Communicate and reflect on interactions with members of the cultures being studied.

11. For the area of lifelong learning, set goals and reflect on the pupil's progress in using languages for enjoyment, enrichment and advancement, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:

(a) Apply knowledge of languages to personal, real world interests;

(b) Evaluate his or her acquired skills; and

(c) Reflect on his or her acquired skills.

Added to NAC by Bd. of Education by R063-14, eff. 10/24/2014

NRS 385.080, 385.110

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