SECTION 210:15-3-141. Comparisons

(a)   Standard: Language Comparisons. Learners use the language to investigate, explain, and reflect on the nature of language through comparisons of the language studied and their own.

(1)   Novice Level Range. Oklahoma Learner Targets for students of world languages are designed from a student perspective. The novice level Oklahoma Learner Targets for Language Comparisons are:

(A)   I can recognize cognates and borrowed words when applicable and be aware of their usefulness in comprehending language.

(B)   I can identify and compare the sound and writing systems of the target language with my own, including stress, intonation, and punctuation

(C)   I can identify basic grammatical structures of the target language such as tense, gender, word order, and agreement, and compare these structures to my own language.

(D)   I can recognize identified idiomatic expressions that cannot be directly translated into my own language.

(2)   Intermediate Level Range. The intermediate level Oklahoma Learner Targets for Language Comparisons are:

(A)   I can explore the historical and cultural reasons for cognates and borrowed words when applicable.

(B)   I can use knowledge of sound and writing systems in the target language to better understand my own.

(C)   I can compare and contrast identified structural patterns of the target language to structural patterns in my own language.

(D)   I can use appropriate idiomatic expressions in limited settings.

(3)   Advanced Level Range. The advanced level Oklahoma Learner Targets for Language Comparisons are:

(A)   I can provide some insight into the origins of cognates and borrowed words and speculate about what changes might occur in the future.

(B)   I can apply knowledge of sound and writing systems in spontaneous communicative situations.

(C)   I can use knowledge of structural patterns of my own language and the target language for effective communication.

(D)   I can apply idiomatic expression in a variety of social contexts.

(b)   Standard: Cultural Comparisons. Learners use the language to investigate, explain, and reflect on the concept of culture through comparisons of the cultures studied and their own.

(1)   Novice Level Range. The novice level Oklahoma Learner Targets for Cultural Comparisons are:

(A)   I can identify similarities and differences in verbal and nonverbal behavior between cultures.

(B)   I can recognize cross-cultural similarities and differences in the practices of the target culture.

(C)   I can identify cross-cultural similarities and differences in the products of the target culture.

(D)   I can recognize cross-cultural similarities and differences in the perspectives within the target culture.

(2)   Intermediate Level Range. The intermediate level Oklahoma Learner Targets for Cultural Comparisons are:

(A)   I can give simple descriptions of the similarities and differences in verbal and nonverbal behavior between cultures.

(B)   I can give basic descriptions of cross-cultural similarities and differences in the practices of the target culture.

(C)   I can give basic descriptions of cross-cultural similarities and differences in the products of the target culture.

(D)   I can give simple descriptions of cross-cultural similarities and differences in the perspectives of the target culture.

(3)   Advanced Level Range. The advanced level Oklahoma Learner Targets for Cultural Comparisons are:

(A)   I can apply appropriate verbal and nonverbal behavior between cultures.

(B)   I can analyze cross-cultural similarities and differences in the practices of the target culture.

(C)   I can analyze cross-cultural similarities and differences in the products of the target culture.

(D)   I can analyze and infer cross-cultural similarities and differences in perspectives of the target culture.

(c)   Comparisons Goal for Classical Languages. Classical languages participate fully in this goal area. Classroom discussion of Comparisons may be in English, with consistent reference to the target language. Students investigate the influence Greek and Latin have had on English vocabulary and reflect on the structural differences between those ancient languages and their own. By studying Greek and Roman government, visual art, architecture, and literature, students gain insight into parallel elements within their own culture.

(d)   Comparisons Goal for Native American Languages. Native American languages participate fully in this goal area. Classroom discussion of Comparisons may be in English, with consistent reference to the target language. Oklahoma place names, mountains, rivers, and towns reflect the settlement of Native American tribes in Indian Territory before statehood. Students may reflect on the differences in structure and comparable flexibilities of Native American languages.

[Source: Added at 32 Ok Reg 711, eff 8-13-15]