Elaboration (3) ACLMGC163

reflecting on how own cultural etiquette and behaviour may be interpreted when interacting with Greek speakers, noticing own body language and modifying gestures such as tilting head backward to indicate ‘no’

Elaboration (3) | ACLMGC163 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLMGC178

translating, analysing and explaining expressions and idioms encountered in Greek texts, finding ways to convey the meaning and cultural significance, for example, Φαγητά της ώρας, Τα έκανα θάλασσα

Elaboration (1) | ACLMGC178 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLMGU187

collecting examples of Greek in the local landscape, for example, in particular parts of the city such as marketplaces, exhibitions or cultural events, and discussing the influence and significance of Greek language and culture on the sustainability of …

Elaboration | ACLMGU187 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLMGC010

participating in and discussing experiences in intercultural interactions, for example, using appropriate greetings, terms and non-verbal gestures and explaining why they vary in different cultural and social settings and contexts

Elaboration | ACLMGC010 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLMGC010

researching language used in different contexts, for example, informal texts such as text messages, recognising elements that reflect cultural attitudes and trends, for example, τα λέμε

Elaboration (1) | ACLMGC010 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLMGC021

listening to, reading or viewing a range of texts, for example, a recount of a name day celebration, and identifying cultural use of language, for example, Και του χρόνου, Καλή όρεξη

Elaboration | ACLMGC021 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

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 (4) | ACLMGC026 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLMGU034

reflecting on the impact of own values and cultural practices on intercultural experiences, and understanding the importance of mutual and self-respect, for example, understanding concepts such as το φιλότιμο, η τιμή

Elaboration (1) | ACLMGU034 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLMGU170

Understand how language use reflects cultural ideas, assumptions and perspectives, and reflect on how what is considered acceptable in communication varies across cultures[Key concepts: attitudes, norms, sameness and difference; Key processes: analysing, …

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLMGU170 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLMGU184

Discuss the interrelationship between linguistic elements, context, purpose, audience and structure of a wide range of text types, such as poetry, biographies, blogs, emails and advertisements, and identify how cultural elements are incorporated[Key concepts: …

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLMGU184 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLMGU185

Analyse culturally specific ways of interacting in Greek and how and why language use varies according to cultural contexts, considering why these differ from interactions in English or in other languages[Key concepts: norms, variation; Key processes: …

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLMGU185 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLMGU034

Explain how meanings may vary according to cultural assumptions and perspectives that people bring to interactions and experiences, recognising that such variations impact on intercultural communication[Key concepts: stereotypes, social norms, values …

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLMGU034 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard Modern Greek Foundation to Year 2

By the end of Year 2, students interact with teachers and peers through action-related talk and play. They introduce themselves, (for example, Καλημέρα, Mε λένε Γιώργο) and their family and exchange greetings, farewells, (for example, Γεια σου, …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard Modern Greek Years 7 and 8

By the end of Year 8, students use Greek to describe feelings (for example, Αγαπώ τη μουσική), express likes and dislikes (for example, Δε μου αρέσει η σοκολάτα) and exchange information about their personal worlds, including information about …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard Modern Greek Years 3 and 4

By the end of Year 4, students interact with the teacher and peers to share simple information about aspects of their lives, such as school (for example, Mαθαίνω ελληνικά), home (for example, Το σπίτι μου είναι μεγάλο) and everyday routines (for …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLMGU136

recognising and explaining to others the significance of some Greek cultural practices sustained over time, for example, reasons for traditional Greek housing and events, for example, offering visitors food and drink, το κέρασμα στη γιορτή

Elaboration (2) | ACLMGU136 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLMGC158

summarising and conveying the main points of texts, deducing the meaning of some unknown words and phrases, and identifying known cultural references, images and other content which contribute to the overall meaning, for example, images of the Acropοlis …

Elaboration (2) | ACLMGC158 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLMGC162

creating vocabulary lists and annotated cultural explanations for Greek-speaking visitors to events such as Australian sports days or family events, explaining culturally specific elements, for example, Australian Rules football final, Anzac Day, Harmony …

Elaboration (3) | ACLMGC162 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLMGU170

discussing ways of communicating across cultures, the significance of cultural concepts and how social conventions are reflected in language use, for example, Γεια μας!, Nα΄σαι καλά, Σιδερένιος, Να ζήσετε, Πάντα άξιος, considering assumptions and per …

Elaboration | ACLMGU170 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLMGC178

translating texts to identify and evaluate cultural elements and influences, for example, proverbs and sayings Στου κουφού την πόρτα όσο θέλεις βρόντα, Ας τα λέμε καλά, Τα πολλά λόγια είναι φτώχεια

Elaboration (3) | ACLMGC178 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum