| Level VII
The Level VII language course focuses on the continued development of communicative competence in the target language and understanding of the culture(s) of the people who speak the language. It assumes that the students have successfully completed at least a Level VI course or have demonstrated an Intermediate-Mid level of proficiency.
Students expand their communicative skills by manipulating complex features of the language, including abstract concepts. Students will focus on various topics with a continued emphasis on the practical use of language.
This course may be taught over one year (e.g., traditional high school programs) or during one semester (e.g. ,4 x 4 block schedule). An important component of language classes is the use of the language beyond the classroom in the real world. The integration of technology is an important tool in accessing authentic information in the target language and in providing students the opportunity to interact with native speakers.
By the end of Level VII, students will exhibit Intermediate-High to Advanced level proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing (ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines, 1999)
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