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Elaboration (1) ACLMGC025

examining culturally specific terms, such as το παλικάρι, η λεβεντιά, το φιλότιμο, and developing appropriate explanations for them and discussing possible equivalent terms in English

Elaboration (2) ACLMGC025

discussing colloquial language use in Australia and comparing with Greek expressions, for example, Τα’κανα σαλάτα, and discussing what they say about Australian and Greek culture

translating public signs, notices and slogans, for example, «Απαγορεύεται το κάπνισμα» or «Μην πετάτε σκουπίδια», comparing each other’s versions and considering reasons for any similarities or differences

Elaboration ACLMGC026

creating a range of bilingual texts to entertain and inform others, such as video clips, cartoons, posters and brochures

Elaboration (1) ACLMGC026

creating a shared website with a group of Greek-speaking students, posting items of interest, comments and questions in Greek and English

Elaboration (2) ACLMGC026

creating a storyboard outline which brings familiar English-speaking characters to Greek-speaking worlds and contexts, such as Harry Potter as your tour guide in Athens or Nicosia

Elaboration (3) ACLMGC026

creating a glossary of key vocabulary and expressions used in informative and persuasive texts, such as promotional material, Μη χάσετε, Τελευταία προσφορά

Elaboration (4) ACLMGC026

creating bilingual captions for tourist attractions in Greece, Cyprus or Australia to explain their significance and cultural references, for example, bush, beach, το Αιγαίο, Πέτρα του Ρωμιού, Άγιον Όρος

Elaboration (5) ACLMGC026

creating bilingual texts to give information and instructions to others, for example, a bilingual brochure about the school for a visiting group of exchange students

Elaboration (6) ACLMGC026

creating a menu in Greek with footnotes in English about the ingredients

Elaboration ACLMGC027

interacting with Greek speakers, for example, with students from a sister-school, reflecting on how language choices might be interpreted by Greek speakers and making adjustments to convey intended meaning

Elaboration (1) ACLMGC027

sharing Greek language and cultural experiences with peers and others, for example, reporting on in-country experience, and exploring the reciprocal nature of intercultural communication

Elaboration (2) ACLMGC027

reflecting, such as in discussions, blogs and journals, on incidents and repair strategies in the course of learning and using Modern Greek, for example, when encountering misunderstandings in communication

Elaboration (3) ACLMGC027

examining reactions to different perceptions and expectations around similar and different cultural practices in the Australian and Greek contexts, for example, the concept of personal space, or head tilting to indicate ‘no’

Elaboration ACLMGC028

developing an understanding of contemporary life in diverse Greek-speaking communities, for example, through viewing excerpts from Greek films, and reflecting on similarities and differences to own lifestyle

Elaboration (1) ACLMGC028

preparing a family tree with information such as languages spoken by family members, significant places/countries, and reflecting on how background can shape identity, Μιλώ αγγλικά, Είμαι Καναδός, Η μαμά μου μιλά ελληνικά και γαλλικά, ο παππούς μου είναι …

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