Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Advanced Intercultural Competencies

Other Utah World Languages sets

Investigation of Products and Practices

  • CPP.

    I can explain some diversity among the products and practices in other cultures and my own.A.CPP

    1. 1

      I can explain some of the factors that contribute to why products and practices vary across cultures.A.CPP.1

      1. a

        I can explain how cultural factors influence art.A.CPP.1.a

      2. b

        I can explain how popular songs reflect the culture in which they were created.A.CPP.1.b

      3. c

        I can explain how a country's cuisine is influenced by its regional culture.A.CPP.1.c

      4. d

        I can explain how creators of advertisements use elements of culture to market their products.A.CPP.1.d

      5. e

        I can describe the use of cultural elements in filmmaking.A.CPP.1.e

    2. 2

      I can analyze how peoples' practices and behaviors reflect their cultures.A.CPP.2

      1. a

        I can explain why people worship on a certain day(s) of the week.A.CPP.2.a

      2. b

        I can explain why practices of disciplining children differ among cultures.A.CPP.2.b

      3. c

        I can explain some dietary preferences between cultures.A.CPP.2.c

      4. d

        I can explain some voting practices between cultures.A.CPP.2.d

      5. e

        I can explain why some cultures prefer certain sports.A.CPP.2.e

      6. f

        I can sometimes tell the difference between a fashion choice that is personal versus one that is a cultural norm.A.CPP.2.f

    3. 3

      I can explore topics of personal and professional interest.A.CPP.3

      1. a

        I can look up some facts about the genealogy of my family in other countries.A.CPP.3.a

      2. b

        I can research study or internship opportunities abroad.A.CPP.3.b

      3. c

        I can gather information about topics of personal interest such as hobbies, music, and entertainment from those in other cultures.A.CPP.3.c

      4. d

        I can research career options and job opportunities in other countries.A.CPP.3.d

      5. e

        I can research driving regulations in other countries.A.CPP.3.e

Understanding of Cultural Perspectives

  • CP.

    I can analyze and explain some cultural perspectives of individuals and institutions within a society.A.CP

    1. 1

      I can explain how peoples' actions reflect their cultural beliefs.A.CP.1

      1. a

        I can explain why people place importance on long vacations in some cultures.A.CP.1.a

      2. b

        I can explain why families in some culture spend more time at meals than others.A.CP.1.b

      3. c

        I can explain why people hold certain professions in higher regard than others.A.CP.1.c

      4. d

        I can explain why people arrange marriages in a culture.A.CP.1.d

    2. 2

      I can explain how social, political, religious, and economic institutions reflect cultural beliefs.A.CP.2

      1. a

        I can explain why universal health care is provided in some cultures.A.CP.2.a

      2. b

        I can explain why a country has a democracy instead of a monarchy.A.CP.2.b

      3. c

        I can explain why certain symbols are found on places of worship.A.CP.2.c

      4. d

        I can explain how and why business cards are presented.A.CP.2.d

Participation in Cultural Interaction

  • CIA.

    I can interact at a competent level in familiar and some unfamiliar cultural contexts.A.CIA

    1. 1

      I can comfortably interact and converse with peers and colleagues at school, work, or play.A.CIA.1

      1. a

        I can collaborate on a project with peers from another culture.A.CIA.1.a

      2. b

        I can interact appropriately when I am a guest in the home of a friend from another culture (bring a proper gift, converse on non-taboo topics, use proper etiquette, etc.)A.CIA.1.b

      3. c

        I can engage in social conversations at a sporting event with peers.A.CIA.1.c

      4. d

        I can differentiate between appropriate and inappropriate topics and participate in conversations about most of them.A.CIA.1.d

    2. 2

      I can interact with people in some situations outside of my normal routine.A.CIA.2

      1. a

        I can participate in a professional meeting in a somewhat unfamiliar situation, such as a job interview.A.CIA.2.a

      2. b

        I can participate in a community service learning project, such as volunteering at a health fair for immigrants.A.CIA.2.b

      3. c

        I can interview someone for a research project or news article.A.CIA.2.c

      4. d

        I can carry on a conversation with someone during a job shadowing experience.A.CIA.2.d

    3. 3

      I can navigate some formal and official procedures.A.CIA.3

      1. a

        I can follow the steps to make an online purchase from a foreign Web site.A.CIA.3.a

      2. b

        I can help fill out forms for visas, travel and work permits, and registrations.A.CIA.3.b

      3. c

        I can explain my point of view in a minor legal procedure such as a traffic violation.A.CIA.3.c

    4. 4

      I can understand that a cultural faux pas has occurred and understand how to correct it.A.CIA.4

      1. a

        I can recognize when something is culturally inappropriate from the use of language, the tone of voice, or the body language.A.CIA.4.a

      2. b

        I can understand why a gift I gave was inappropriate and decide what to give the next time.A.CIA.4.b

      3. c

        I can understand why a comment I made was offensive and decide what to say next time.A.CIA.4.c

      4. d

        I can understand why what I wore was inappropriate and decide what to wear next time.A.CIA.4.d

      5. e

        I can understand why the food I served was not appreciated and decide what to serve next time.A.CIA.4.e

      6. f

        I can write an apology to repair a relationship.A.CIA.4.f

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
World Languages (2014-)

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