Spanish 10, 20, 30
CU30.2
Investigate international opportunities to use and develop Spanish language skills and explore personal identity as a Spanish language learner.
Indicators for this outcome
| (a) | Explain how personal understanding of a culture might be enhanced through language learning. |
| (b) | Identify study opportunities at Spanish-speaking universities and technical colleges (e.g., National University of Mexico City, Spanish Immersion in Costa Rica and Spanish Immersion courses with Buenos Aires Institute) open to international students. |
| (c) | Explore international summer work opportunities and practicum placements for Spanishspeaking students. |
| (d) | Discuss the different linguistic and cultural perspectives on world issues (e.g., violence, sexuality, the environment and social media). |
| (e) | Investigate opportunities to communicate in Spanish at the global level (e.g., Spanish social media groups, blogging, corresponding in Spanish with people from various parts of the Spanish-speaking world). |
| (f) | Research global opportunities to further personal Spanish language learning (e.g., postsecondary programs, international cultural exchanges and organizations). |
| (g) | Investigate international scholarship, study and travel opportunities (e.g., VolSol) available to Spanish-speaking Canadian students. |
| (h) | Explore international career fields for which the ability to speak Spanish is a requirement or an asset (e.g., the Red Cross, Olympics, United Nations, business, interpreter, international government, education, reporters and Doctors without Borders). |
| (i) | Explore worldwide programming and initiatives that support Spanish communities, programming and language. |
| (j) | Reflect on personal linguistic and cultural identity. |
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