Years 9 and 10 Arabic

The nature of the learners Learners increasingly communicate in Arabic in everyday interactions and in domains beyond the home. They continue to be immersed in Arabic language and culture, making connections and comparisons with other languages and cultures. …

Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (4) ACLARU033

examining how English is influencing and modifying Arabic language use in particular settings, for example, language used in the entertainment industry, such as in films and television programs, or language used to express global concepts, such as ال …

Elaboration (4) | ACLARU033 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLARU032

investigating the nature and use of the Arabic language in different contexts of interaction, for example, asking Arabic-speaking students in Australia when they use English or Arabic, with whom and why

Elaboration (3) | ACLARU032 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLARC026

creating a short film of Arabic-language social interactions among different speakers of Arabic, providing English explanations of elements that may be different in different parts of the Arabic-speaking world and which may be unfamiliar to Australian …

Elaboration (3) | ACLARC026 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLARC028

Reflect on own sense of identity as an Arabic and English speaker, recognising how own cultural assumptions, practices and values influence ways of communicating, and considering reactions and how they adjust behaviours and language in own interactions[Key …

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ACLARC028 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLARU034

identifying and discussing how values or attitudes are differently reflected in Arabic and English, for example, attitudes to being on time reflected in language such as لا تستعجل؛ لن تهرب الحفلة؛ لا تهتم يوجد وقت كثير , and social interactions such as …

Elaboration | ACLARU034 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard Arabic Years 9 and 10

By the end of Year 10, students use written and spoken Arabic to initiate and sustain interactions with peers and adults. They use language spontaneously to exchange ideas, opinions and feelings, compare experiences and discuss future plans. They …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (4) ACLARU031

experimenting with language appropriate to particular types of texts, for example, descriptive language in documentaries, reflective language in blogs, diary or journal entries, and persuasive language in advertisements and speeches

Elaboration (4) | ACLARU031 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (5) ACLARC025

experimenting with interpreting in English popular expressions, proverbs or idioms in Arabic, and reflecting on the social and cultural values that may be embedded in them

Elaboration (5) | ACLARC025 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLARC026

designing menus or programs for Arabic-themed events, with key items/information in Arabic and explanatory notes in English

Elaboration (2) | ACLARC026 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLARC025

paraphrasing English words or expressions that have no specific equivalent in Arabic, such as ‘mufti day’ or ‘fundraiser’, and annotating them in order to convey their intended meaning

Elaboration (3) | ACLARC025 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (4) ACLARC023

identifying emotional aspects of texts and analysing elements of language that convey emotions and values

Elaboration (4) | ACLARC023 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLARU033

reflecting on changes in their own use of the Arabic language, identifying new terms and behaviours that they have adopted into their everyday language in response to changes in technology and social media

Elaboration (2) | ACLARU033 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLARU033

discussing how language changes over time, for example, by viewing classical Arabic and contemporary films and comparing how certain messages and concepts are represented through language

Elaboration (3) | ACLARU033 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (4) ACLARU034

discussing and reflecting on how language use such as persuasive, motivational and emotive language, can effect changes in social attitudes and mobilise actions and reactions

Elaboration (4) | ACLARU034 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLARC025

Translate and interpret texts from Arabic into English and vice versa, compare own translations and interpretations with others’ and discuss reasons for differences[Key concepts: representation, perspectives, interpretation; Key processes: translating, …

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ACLARC025 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLARC027

Reflect on how conventions of speech and Arabic cultural concepts can influence own communication style when using both English and Arabic[Key concepts: cultural concept, norms, communication; Key processes: understanding, explaining, reflecting]

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ACLARC027 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLARC023

exchanging opinions about typical features and expressive elements of contemporary songs, films or video clips from the Arabic-speaking world and comparing them equivalent texts in English-speaking contexts

Elaboration (3) | ACLARC023 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLARC026

producing texts in print or multimodal format in both Arabic and English relating to community events, such as a poster or advertisement to promote a concert, advertise an interview with a celebrity on a community radio station, or provide details of …

Elaboration (1) | ACLARC026 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLARU034

Understand the symbolic nature and influence of language in local and global contexts and how the use of language determines the nature of intercultural communication[Key concepts: symbolism, globalisation, new terminology; Key processes: exploring, reflecting, …

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLARU034 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum