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Elaboration ACLFRU088

exploring the concept of the ‘ecology’ of French and of other languages, including English; that is, the interaction of language with constantly changing environments, referencing influences on contemporary French language use such as globalisation and …

Elaboration ACLFRC083

developing an enquiry-oriented stance to own cultural identity and communication style, reflecting on existing assumptions about what makes for effective communication and on any changes in perspective as a result of learning French

Elaboration (1) ACLFRC082

keeping a record (for example, journal, log, posting on forum) of critical incidents in the course of intercultural language learning across different levels, (for example, breakdowns or breakthroughs in communication, repair and recovery strategies, …

Elaboration (3) ACLFRC082

discussing how intercultural communication involves being flexible, responsive and open to alternative ways of communicating, (for example, responding to different levels of emotionality or confrontation in debate, or different levels of respect in casual …

Elaboration (3) ACLFRU090

exploring the reciprocal element of intercultural communication, considering how own cultural ways of thinking and behaving affect attitudes and interactions and influence other people’s responses or interpretations

Elaboration ACLFRC073

using different forms of communication, including formal debates and informal exchanges, to discuss young people’s experience in contemporary culture, for example, la santé des jeunes, la vie des banlieues, les rapports avec les parents

Elaboration ACLFRC074

using online and digital forms of communication such as email, chat forums and community websites to plan shared events or activities, for example, intercultural components of the fête de la musique, or a cahier/guide de recommandations for language …

Elaboration ACLFRC080

experimenting with literal translations of popular French expressions or idioms, noticing when this creates confusion (for example, être bien dans sa peau, dans son assiette, avoir le cafard, revenons à nos moutons) and recognising the nature and function …

Elaboration (1) ACLFRU086

understanding the dynamic relationship between different modes of communication in different cultural contexts, (for example, hybrid texts such as emails or text messages that combine features of spoken and written texts, or formal lectures or news reports …

Elaboration (3) ACLFRC083

composing a ‘cultural ID profile’ to exchange with French-speaking friends, making decisions about what points of information will be of most interest

Elaboration (2) ACLFRC076

analysing and summarising interviews with high-profile speakers, such as political leaders or sports personalities, and listing words or expressions that provide cultural or contextual information

Elaboration ACLFRC076

selecting samples of spoken, written and digital texts that convey cultural as well as factual information (for example, regional news headlines, local community announcements, advertisements, notices in public spaces), and providing explanations and …

Elaboration (2) ACLFRC077

designing texts pitched to specific age or interest groups, making and explaining choices in relation to vocabulary, structure, and visual and cultural elements, (for example, fashion advice for teens, tips for healthier living, local information for …

Elaboration (3) ACLFRC076

presenting commentaries collected from print, digital and personal sources of information on issues of relevance to young people (for example, la publicité, la santé des jeunes, les liens familiaux), and classifying according to viewpoints and perspe …

Elaboration ACLFRC077

creating different elements for a general information evening for peers and parents on topics such as les échanges culturelles, le tabagisme or les jeunes et la lecture/les médias sociaux, combining formats such as displays, posters, performances and …

Elaboration (1) ACLFRC077

creating a web page to provide information for young job seekers in different regional and cultural contexts (for example, les stations de ski, au pair à la ferme, le travail saisonnier), using formats such as databases, charts, maps and video clips

Elaboration (3) ACLFRC077

summarising and presenting information relating to topics or themes studied in other curriculum areas, using different modes of presentation to cater for different learning styles, for example, charts, diagrams, recorded spoken commentary or demonstration …

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