2021-2022 Course Guide 122120 FINAL (1) - Flipbook - Page 43
B. CULTURAL LITERACY REQUIREMENT
Students must complete reflections on eight works of international/cultural media. Materials may include: film,
music, art exhibits, pod casts, and literature. At least 4 books are required.
C. CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
Students must participate in at least FOUR cultural activities during their high school career. Reflections are
required for each activity. Events must have a global focus. If students find an activity that is not included on
the list, it MUST be approved before attending.
Activities may include:
Attend the International Folk Fair (November)
Attend/Participate in the MFHS Culture Fair (Spring)
Attend Concordia Language Village immersion weekend
Participate in a study abroad program sponsored by MFHS
Attend German Fest, Festa Italiana, Mexican Fiesta, Irish Fest, etc in Milwaukee
Host an exchange student
Be an active participant in International Club (5 or more meetings/year)
See GSP coordinator for a full list of activity ideas.
D. COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Students must complete a global/cross-cultural public service project, involving at least 20 hours of work
connected to a global community (different from their own) or to a global issue. A reflection must be completed
at the end of their project.
For their SENIOR YEAR, students will create a poster session from their reflections to report
their findings to parents and the community. These sessions will be held during the SDMF
Culture Fair in the spring.
For more information, please contact
Ms. Backhaus (backjes@sdmfschools.org / room 241)
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