Years 7 and 8 Italian

The nature of the learners Students are beginning their study of Italian and typically have had little prior exposure to the language and associated cultures. Many will have learnt an additional language in primary school, some have proficiency in different …

Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLITU114

Reflect on the role of language and culture in interaction and how language constructs and reflects assumptions and values

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ACLITU114 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLITC115

Initiate and sustain interaction to develop relationships with peers and adults, and to exchange and compare ideas, experiences, opinions and feelings[Key concepts: naming, relationships, generational change, values; Key processes: exchanging, compar …

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ACLITC115 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLITC121

Respond to imaginative texts, stating views about themes, events and values, and making connections with own experiences as appropriate[Key concepts: relationship, imagination; Key processes: comparing, connecting/relating; Key text types: narrative, …

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ACLITC121 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLITC126

Reflect on own identity in general and as a user and learner of Italian by sharing personal experiences, perspectives and values and considering their influence [Key concepts: memory, language affiliation, judgement; Key processes: connecting, evaluating, …

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ACLITC126 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLITU133

Reflect on intercultural exchanges and the ways in which language is used to establish relationships, indicate social values and enhance reciprocity

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ACLITU133 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLITC102

comparing aspects of theatre across cultures, focusing on the purpose, origins and values

Elaboration (3) | ACLITC102 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLITU114

reflecting on how cultural assumptions and values are embedded in choices in language use, for example, fare bella figura; fare brutta figura; Buon appetito — Grazie altrettanto

Elaboration | ACLITU114 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLITU114

examining how their own communication carries assumptions and values that impact on interpretation and understanding

Elaboration (1) | ACLITU114 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLITC121

identifying practices, values and beliefs of characters in extracts from contemporary Italian literature, film and popular culture, comparing these with texts in own language and culture and with their own experiences

Elaboration (1) | ACLITC121 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLITC121

exploring how values and practices may have changed over time by comparing texts from different eras, for example, analysing the lyrics of Italian popular songs and singer/songwriters (cantautori), for example, ‘L’italiano’ by Toto Cutugno

Elaboration (2) | ACLITC121 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (6) ACLITC121

interpreting how sounds, images, body language and language choices in texts such as songs and films carry Italian values, for example what aspects of the film, in La vita è bella convey the importance of love and family in Italian culture

Elaboration (6) | ACLITC121 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLITC125

decentering from their own primary linguistic and cultural world to reflect on being a communicator and user of Italian in a variety of social situations, considering their own positioning and values in relation to others

Elaboration (1) | ACLITC125 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLITC126

reflecting on texts such as diaries, articles and documentaries about the lives of Italians in the diaspora; making comparisons with learners and speakers of Italian, for example, through interviews, social media, wikis and video; discussing how people’s …

Elaboration (1) | ACLITC126 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLITU133

examining the link between language and cultural values and practices evident in Italy, for example, the appreciation of things of beauty and style expressed by the concept of la bella figura; the connotations of the concept of mammone

Elaboration | ACLITU133 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLITU133

evaluating own and others’ assumptions and generalisations about values, beliefs, cultural norms and practices of Italian-speaking communities and how these influence intercultural exchange

Elaboration (3) | ACLITU133 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (4) ACLITU133

sharing own responses in class to a given topic and comparing with those of others, reflecting on how different people are perceived through their use of language and the way it reflects values and beliefs

Elaboration (4) | ACLITU133 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (5) ACLITU133

understanding how language and culture convey values such as, respect, for example, Cosa ne pensi? Sei d’accordo? È giusto? In Australia invece … A differenza di …

Elaboration (5) | ACLITU133 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum