It Is Only When Memory Is Filtered Through Imagination That the Films We Make Will Have Real Depth.” - Louis Malle

Randolph Township Schools Randolph High School World Language VA Curriculum “It is only when memory is filtered through imagination that the films we make will have real depth.” - Louis Malle Department of World Languages Paula Paredes-Corbel, supervisor Curriculum Committee Sybil Sanchez-Gonzalez Laureen Marston Laurie Weinberg Curriculum Developed: June 28,2019 Date of Board Approval: September 3, 2019 1 Randolph Township Schools Randolph High School World Language VA Curriculum Table of Contents Section Mission Statement ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3 Affirmative Action Statement .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3 Educational Goals ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Curriculum Pacing Chart ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Unit I: The Influence of Language and Culture on Identity ................................................................................................................................................................. 7 Unit II: Families in Different Societies .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 12 Unit III: Influences of Beauty and Art ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 17 Unit IV: Environmental, Political, and Societal Challenges .............................................................................................................................................................. 22 Appendix A: ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.................................................................................................................................................................................. 226 Appendix B: National Standards in World Language Education .................................................................................................................................................... 228 2 Randolph Township Schools Randolph High School World Language VA Curriculum Mission Statement We commit to inspiring and empowering all students in Randolph schools to reach their full potential as unique, responsible and educated members of a global society. Affirmative Action Statement Equality and Equity in Curriculum The Randolph Township School district ensures that the district’s curriculum and instruction are aligned to the state’s standards. The curriculum provides equity in instruction, educational programs and provides all students the opportunity to interact positively with others regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender, religion, disability or socioeconomic status. N.J.A.C. 6A:7-1.7(b): Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973; N.J.S.A. 10:5; Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 3 Randolph Township Schools Randolph High School World Language VA Curriculum EDUCATIONAL GOALS VALUES IN EDUCATION The statements represent the beliefs and values regarding our educational system. Education is the key to self-actualization, which is realized through achievement and self-respect. We believe our entire system must not only represent these values, but also demonstrate them in all that we do as a school system. We believe: • The needs of the child come first • Mutual respect and trust are the cornerstones of a learning community • The learning community consists of students, educators, parents, administrators, educational support personnel, the community and Board of Education members • A successful learning community communicates honestly and openly in a non-threatening environment • Members of our learning community have different needs at different times. There is openness to the challenge of meeting those needs in professional and supportive ways • Assessment of professionals (i.e., educators, administrators and educational support personnel) is a dynamic process that requires review and revision based on evolving research, practices and experiences • Development of desired capabilities comes in stages and is achieved through hard work, reflection and ongoing growth 4 Randolph Township Schools Randolph High School World Language VA Curriculum Introduction “All students will be able to use a world language in addition to English to engage in meaningful conversation, to understand and interpret spoken and written language, and to present information, concepts, and ideas, while also gaining an understanding of the perspectives of other cultures. Through language study, they will make connections with other content areas, compare the language and culture studied with their own, and participate in home and global communities” (New Jersey World Language Standards). The study of a second language is an indispensable attribute of an educated person. The Department of World Languages offers a multifaceted, comprehensive language program. The curriculum encompasses interpersonal communication, interpretive communication, and presentational communication while emphasizing the interrelationship between the language and its respective culture. Moreover, multiple language acquisition enables the individual to reflect upon and gain insight into his/her own language and culture. World Language VA is designed as the culmination of students’ world language studies at Randolph High School. By this point, students have learned the structures and vocabulary necessary to communicate within the intermediate range of their world language. World Language VA focuses on improving students’ ability to communicate both orally and in writing on a variety of topics while making comparisons between their native and target languages and cultures. The content of the course includes viewing and studying culturally authentic films representing the target language- speaking world. Through the study of the target language via film, students explore the history and culture of target language-speaking countries as highlighted through the symbolism and imagery presented in the films as well as are exposed to a variety of language registers (parody, slang, accents, dialects, etc.) that are reflective of the target language-speaking world. The course is also complemented and supplemented by the integration of song, soundtracks and literary short stories that align with the historical and cultural themes outlined in the films. This World Language VA course is conducted exclusively in the target language. The course provides students with an immersive experience while emphasizing the areas of speaking, comprehension, reading, writing, and understanding the culture of the people whose language is under study. The pre-requisite for World Language VA is the successful completion of French or Spanish IVA or IV Honors. 5 Randolph Township Schools Randolph High School World Language VA Curriculum Curriculum Pacing Chart SUGGESTED TIME UNIT NUMBER CONTENT - UNIT OF STUDY ALLOTMENT 9 weeks I The Influence of Language & Culture on Identity 9 weeks II Families in Different Societies 9 weeks III Influences of Beauty and Art 9 weeks IV Environmental, Political, and Societal Challenges 6 Randolph Township Schools Randolph High School World Language VA Curriculum Unit I: The Influence of Language and Culture on Identity STANDARDS / GOALS: ENDURING UNDERSTANDINGS ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS The Intermediate-High language learner has progressed from understanding and communicating at the sentence level to understanding and communicating at the paragraph An individual’s cultural identity is expressed • How are aspects of identity level and can use connected sentences and paragraphs. through dress, language, religious affiliations expressed? and customs practiced. Interpretive: 7.1.IH.A.1 Analyze and critique information contained in Language and culture influence the groups • How do language and culture culturally authentic materials using electronic information with which one associates, and to which one influence identity? and other sources related to a variety of familiar and some relates. unfamiliar topics. Assimilation into a new culture can be a • How does one’s identity develop 7.1.IH.A.2 Demonstrate comprehension of spoken and difficult and lengthy process and is a factor over time? written language as expressed by speakers of the target which contributes to one’s identity. language in formal and informal settings, through appropriate responses. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS 7.1.IH.A.3

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