Students should be able to apply their skills in learning how to learn both in and out of the classroom. Students should be able to complete assignments that demonstrate the use of libraries, advanced technologies, and other appropriate means of acquiring information. Interpersonal and group interaction skills. Students should be able to interact effectively with individuals and within peer, work, social, and cultural groups. Students should be able to identify, analyze, and articulate their own values as well as those of others and recognize how these affect opinions, decisions, and behaviors.
Language acquisition takes study, practice, and a great deal of time on task.
Students who know in advance that they cannot attend an IVS session should notify the instructor, so that an alternate assignment can be given. Since many of the activities for the IVS sessions will be group activities, students will be depending on each other. Thoroughly prepare assignments. Students should plan on repeating the activities and assignments as many times as it take to become comfortable with the materials. Practice and performance are the key to learning a foreign language.