Exploring new cultural topics

Exploring new cultural topics

ACTFL goal areas: cultures, communication Level: beginner and above Learning objectives: consider new cultural topics usually not found in traditional language textbooks; examine and question culturally-relevant photos Directions Create a closed Facebook group as the...
Investigating patriotism in the target country

Investigating patriotism in the target country

ACTFL goal areas: cultures, communities, comparisons Level: intermediate and above Learning objectives: analyze perspectives related to patriotism; compare the concept of patriotism between the target culture and students’ own culture Directions After providing...
Memes in the target language

Memes in the target language

ACTFL goal areas: communication Level: beginner and above Learning objectives: understand humor in the target language; use language creatively by developing a caption for a meme Directions Ask students to work individually and search on Instagram hashtags related to...