The document outlines performance outcomes for world language education across five categories: Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities. It describes the ability to interpret spoken and written information in the target language, engage in culturally appropriate conversations, and present ideas incorporating multiple perspectives under Communication. Cultures involves identifying similarities and differences between cultures, expressing cultural sensitivity, and recognizing regional differences. Connections refers to developing informed positions, enhancing other subjects through language knowledge, and recognizing differing worldviews. Comparisons covers comparing the target language to one's own through reading, writing, speaking, and listening and identifying language patterns. Communities focuses on applying language skills in real-world contexts locally and globally and engaging with communities using the target

1. Asia Society’s Graduation Portfolio System (GPS)
World Language Performance Outcomes
Communication
• Interpret and analyze authentic spoken and written information, non-verbal cues,
and perspectives on world issues
• Ask for and provide information, express feelings, and share opinions as part of
culturally appropriate conversation
• Analyze, synthesize and present information in a way that recognizes and
accommodates multiple perspectives
• Use language and technology appropriately to access, interpret, and present
ideas and information
Cultures
• Identify similarities and differences between the target culture and one’s own
culture by comparing practices, perspectives and products
• Express cultural sensitivity by using the target language and non-verbal
communication in appropriate ways
• Identify regional differences by comparing cultural products and features of
language
Connections
• Synthesize facts and ideas to develop a position on a cultural issue
• Enhance and deepen the study of other subjects through knowledge of target
language and culture(s).
• Develop an awareness of personal worldview as it differs from those of others
through the study of language, cultures, and perspectives
Comparisons
• Compare and contrast the nature of the target language with one’s own through
reading, writing, speaking and listening
• Detect patterns in language and replicate accordingly
Communities
• Enrich the language learning experience by applying language skills in real-world
contexts and scenarios
• Find and engage with communities using the target language locally, globally,
and virtually
• Demonstrate use of the target language to research and explore topics of study
and to clearly express personal opinions based on found information
Copyright Asia Society DRAFT, June 2010