Below are the instructions for the project that you must also complete and submit before your Spanish course will be set up. For this part of the First Assignment, you will explore an aspect of the culture in a country where Spanish is spoken. The objective of this Cultural Project is that students explore a topic of interest to them and present what they have learned in their preferred format (e.g. Power Point, essay, Prezi). There are some suggestions in the instructions below. This is a substantial project and must show evidence of significant research as well as detailed information on your chosen topic. Please see the rubric at the end of this document that is used for evaluating the project so that you can make sure that you have included all of the required elements and have provided sufficient information and details (the top row of the chart shows the highest range of scores, called Proficient). Please note the requirement to include images and a list of your references (bibliography) in your project as well. Instructions: Choose ONE topic from the three CHOICES listed below. Your project MUST be about only ONE of these topics: CHOICE 1, OR CHOICE 2 OR CHOICE 3 (not all three topics). CHOICE 1: Food, cooking and eating in a country where Spanish is spoken. Suggestions: 1. Find and research recipes (minimum of five) and make a digital recipe book. 2. Prepare a meal and take pictures or videos (include written information about the food you prepare as well). 3. Write restaurant reviews about a minimum of five restaurants (include details about the restaurant and specific dishes available there, etc.). 4. You may also explore another idea of your own relevant to this topic. CHOICE 2: A famous person (past or present) from a country where Spanish is spoken. Suggestions: 1. Write a biography about this famous person. 2. Write an essay about a famous person and his/her contributions to the culture/country. 3. Choose a famous person and make a video acting as this person. 4. You may also explore another idea of your own relevant to this topic. CHOICE 3: Landmarks and sights to visit in a country where Spanish is spoken. Suggestions: 1. Make a travel guide including a minimum of 10 landmarks to visit. 2. Plan a trip for yourself (include all details of your travel arrangements, places to visit and the reasons for visiting these places and sights).
rich, engaging, pertinent details; analysis, reflection and insight. impacts behaviour. Shows knowledge of beliefs/values. Sophisticated connections between culture and language. introduction and conclusion. No grammar or language errors. music, audio files, etc. Developing B: starts at 73% 5-6 hours Clear idea and theme. Elaborate, relevant details. Awareness of culture and how it impacts behaviour. Shows knowledge of beliefs/values. Strong connections between culture and language. Logical organization of ideas including introduction and conclusion. Fewer than 5 grammar and language errors. 2-3 references. 3+ pictures, graphics, audio files, etc. Beginning C+: starts at 67% C: starts at 60% C-: starts at 50% 2-4 hours Unclear idea or limited or repetitious details. Awareness of culture and how it impacts behaviour. some knowledge of beliefs/values. Limited connections between culture and language. Some organization of ideas including either introduction and/or conclusion. More than 5 grammar and language errors. 1-2 references. 1-2 pictures, graphics, music, audio files, etc. Incomplete F: from 0-49% 0-2 hours Unclear idea. Limited or no detail. No awareness of culture and how it impacts behaviour. No knowledge of beliefs or values. No connections made. Poor organization of ideas with no introduction or conclusion. More than 10 grammar and language errors. No references. No pictures, graphics, music, audio files.