I wish I knew then what I know now by Lucas Silvestre Capalbo

created on Dec 26, 2018 modified on Dec 26, 2018 01:44

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College students of Portuguese interviewed international students from Portuguese-speaking countries to find out what were their biggest challenges moving to the US and how they overcame them. A brochure containing tips for future Portuguese-speaking students coming to Michigan State University was created based on what was learned from the interviews. The brochure containing tips on cultural norms, academic performance, and what to expect on each season is now available at MSU international departments and clubs involved with this community of students.

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National Foreign Language Resource Center
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Language: Portuguese

Subject Area(s): language and literature, family, health, education, emigration/immigration, entertainment, travel, lifestyles

Instructional Context

Product Target Culture:
Portuguese-speaking countries (mostly Brazilian, Angolan, and Mozambican)

Target Audience Description:
College students of Portuguese as a second language. Non-credit course.

Audience Location:
Michigan State University

Product Description:
Brochure containing tips on social life, academic performance, and seasons. Plus, a list of useful contacts for international students.

Heritage Learners:
no

Language Proficiency

ACTFL Scale:
8 7 9

World Readiness Standards

Communication
Interpersonal

Communities
School and Global
Lifelong Learning

Comparisons
Language comparisons
Cultural comparisons

Connections
Making Connections
Acquiring Information and Diverse Perspectives

Cultures
Relating Cultural Practices to Perspectives

21st Century Skills

Information, Media, and Technology Skills
Technology Literacy
Media Literacy

Life and Career Skills
Initiative and Self-Direction
Flexibility and adaptability

Information, Media, and Technology Skills
Information Literacy
Creativity and Innovation
Collaboration
Communication

Life and Career Skills
Leadership and responsibility
Productivity and Accountability
Social and Cross Cultural Skills

Interdisciplinary Themes
Global Awareness

Project Sequence Overview

Preparing for the Project

1. Developing an interview protocol - Students developed an interview protocol. more detail

Launching the Project

1. Interview - Local students interviewed international students. more detail

Managing the Project

1. Data analysis - Students analyzed the data to identify common themes. more detail

2. Producing the brochure - Students designed the brochure. more detail