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TITLE 19EDUCATION
PART 2TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY
CHAPTER 114TEXAS ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS FOR LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH
SUBCHAPTER CHIGH SCHOOL
RULE §114.53Advanced Language for Career Applications (One Credit)

    (D) create written, oral, and visual presentations of professional, business, or industry-related information to inform, persuade, or motivate an audience.

  (4) Professional, business, or industry-specific terminology. The student effectively communicates using the target language and cultural understanding in rehearsed and unrehearsed situations using professional, business, or industry-specific terminology. The student is expected to:

    (A) use various strategies to infer the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases in business or industry-specific texts, audio, and audiovisual materials such as trade publications, case studies, business journals, or conference presentations;

    (B) apply newly acquired basic and academic language related to the professional, business, or industry setting in meaningful ways that build concepts and language implementation;

    (C) demonstrate an understanding of different dialects used in communities served by the profession, business, or industry; and

    (D) communicate using advanced technical vocabulary, jargon, and abbreviations necessary for communicating with employers, clients, and other professionals in the target language.

  (5) Career applications. The student demonstrates professional standards/employability skills as required in the professional, business, or industry setting. The student is expected to:

    (A) demonstrate appropriate communication for employers, clients, and coworkers in the target language through verbal, nonverbal, and digital means;

    (B) demonstrate professional etiquette appropriate to the professional, business, or industry setting;

    (C) demonstrate an understanding of relevant ethical and legal issues such as confidentiality and fiduciary responsibility;

    (D) communicate effectively in the target language in career development activities such as mock interviews;

    (E) set goals and reflect on progress in using the target language for career development and advancement; and

    (F) adhere to ethical codes of conduct by following copyright laws and restrictions and using technology responsibly.


Source Note: The provisions of this §114.53 adopted to be effective July 30, 2017, 42 TexReg 3640; amended to be effective August 26, 2019, 44 TexReg 4480

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