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Elaboration (3) ACLJAU035

discussing possible reasons for changes in Japanese language use, such as exposure to other languages, changing attitudes to social practices, involvement in social media and digital communication

recognising the importance of active listening skills to conversational etiquette in Japanese, such as showing interest and attentiveness by using あいづち and nodding, repeating information heard, and confirming details at the end of a conversation

Elaboration (1) ACLJAC005

planning and preparing short spoken, written or digital presentations on aspects of daily life and social/cultural practices in Japan or Australia, such as school, leisure, daily routines, celebrations or festivals, using supporting resources such as …

Elaboration (2) ACLJAC010

reflecting on aspects of the experience of using Japanese that highlight intercultural differences relating to social and communicative behaviours, for example, the use of personal space and body language, and ways of accepting or refusing an offer

Elaboration (3) ACLJAC010

observing live or recorded interactions in different Japanese-language contexts, identifying aspects that they find confusing or surprising, for example, gestures (おじぎ), levels of politeness, ways of requesting, thanking or greeting, or the exchange of …

Elaboration (1) ACLJAU018

identifying changes in contemporary communication styles that reflect changes in Japanese and Australian cultures and social practices, for example, ハロー、バイバイ and グッドラック

Elaboration (2) ACLJAC026

examining literal translations of everyday social interactions in Japanese and identifying culturally significant concepts, for example, sayingごちそうさま。 after meals, orすみません。 in a restaurant, or terms used for apologising or excusing

Elaboration ACLJAC028

recognising that social values and reactions such as respect or displeasure can be expressed differently in different cultures, for example, noting the Japanese avoidance of direct refusal or eye contact, the desire to please by answering a question even …

Elaboration ACLJAC026

creating glossaries to explain concepts encountered in Japanese social texts and interactions that reflect cultural values or experiences, for example, よろしくおねがいします。いらっしゃいませ。ただいま。おかえりなさい。

Elaboration (1) ACLJAU035

finding examples of ways in which social and cultural influences impact on language, for example, the abbreviation of borrowed words in Japanese, such as スマホ、パソコン、 the combination of borrowed words + する、オーガナイズする、 and メル友 for e-pal

Elaboration (1) ACLJAU036

considering the cultural significance of language associated with interactions such as issuing, accepting or declining invitations, leave-taking at social events, offering thanks, or giving and receiving gifts, for example, どうぞ。あまり…。どうもありがとうございます。、 and …

Elaboration ACLJAU034

examining how language choices reflect social relations and priorities, for example, the concept of 内(うち)/外(そと)、 using ご/お prefixes and plain or polite forms, and using expressions that deflect praise of self or of own family to show modesty, such as …

Elaboration (1) ACLJAU016

identifying language use associated with gender, age, social status or the purpose of interaction, for example, ぼく、わたし、はい、うん、こんにちは、ハロー、さようなら、バイバイ、 and recognising the importance of using appropriate forms of address when interacting with different …

Elaboration ACLJAC020

engaging in social transactions such as presenting gifts, accepting and declining invitations, making excuses and apologising, using appropriate protocols such as forms of politeness and respect, for example, 土曜(よう)日はひまですか。土曜日はちょっと…。日曜日はどうですか。日よう日にえいがを見(み)に行きませんか。 …

Elaboration (4) ACLJAC020

planning social events, negotiating and making shared decisions, and creating associated texts, such as invitations or posters for an excursion or for activities for Languages Week, for example, 八時(はちじ)に学校(がっこう)の前(まえ)で会(あ)いましょう。それから学校のバスで行きましょう、八時ちょ …

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