World Languages & Culture: Asia and africa

201 – World Languages & Culture: Africa and Asia – 0.5 credit

· Semester - No Prerequisite. Students who were previously ineligible to study a first year language may gain eligibility by receiving an A or B in this course. – Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

World Languages and Culture of Asia and Africa introduces students to both the language and culture of countries located in Asia and Africa. The course will consist of units focused on multiple countries throughout the region, such as Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Mongolia, India, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Israel, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt, DR Congo, Tanzania, South Africa and Kenya. Because there are so many countries in Asia and Africa, there will be opportunities for students to do individual exploration on other lesser known and less populated countries as well.

Students who study World Languages & Culture: The Western World and/ or Asia and Africa will have the opportunity to explore a variety of aspects in each country or region. Each region or country will be a single unit of study.

Topics for each unit may include:

· Current events

· Media (movies, music, television.)

· Language samples

· Journaling activities

· Home and Family Life

· Map Activities

· Food

· Religion

· Flags

· Brief History