Big Ideas in Language Education Course

Course Description:

Welcome to the 'Big Ideas in Language Education' course! This comprehensive program is designed to enhance your understanding of language acquisition, cultural perspectives, and communicative competence. By exploring the interconnection between language and culture, this course will help you develop a profound insight into diverse forms of cultural expression, ultimately fostering a greater understanding of your own cultural identity.

Course Competencies:

Big Ideas

Viewing and expressing with intent to support language acquisition
Understanding the interconnectedness of language and culture
Exploring diverse cultural expressions for a deeper cultural understanding
Discovering career, travel, and personal growth opportunities through language proficiency

Curricular Competencies

Recognizing the impact of signs on meaning
Engaging in Deaf cultural experiences
Exploring educational and professional opportunities requiring language proficiency
Analyzing experiences and perspectives through a cultural lens
Recognizing and valuing different cultural knowledge systems
Engaging in meaningful conversations and fluently expressing oneself

Content Learning Standards

Understanding non-manual signals
Learning complex vocabulary and sentence structures
Exploring past, present, and future time frames
Recognizing contributions and accomplishments of D/deaf individuals
Appreciating creative works from Deaf culture
Understanding societal perceptions and cultural aspects of Deaf communities
Exploring D/deaf perspectives and points of view

Join us in this enriching journey to expand your language skills, cultural awareness, and global perspectives through the 'Big Ideas in Language Education' course. Whether you are aspiring to a career in languages, seeking personal growth opportunities, or simply interested in a deeper understanding of different cultures, this course is tailored for you. Let's embark on this educational adventure together!