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ACLFRU125

Understand the symbolic nature of language in local and global contexts[Key concepts: power, symbolism, culture; Key processes: exploring issues, identifying, analysing, comparing]

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Explore the dynamic nature of the relationship between language, culture and communication and how it impacts on attitudes and beliefs[Key concepts: culture, meaning, change; Key processes: reflecting, analysing, comparing]

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Elaboration (3) ACLFRC116

finding examples of expressions in Australian English that do not translate easily into French (for example, ‘mad as a cut snake’, ‘the bush’, ‘a formal’, ‘schoolies’), explaining reasons for the lack of equivalence, why this may be the case and referencing …

Elaboration (8) ACLFRU121

developing metalanguage to talk in French and English about word order, verb moods, tenses or agreements, for example, le passé composé, le verbe auxiliaire, les adjéctifs possessifs, l’accord du participe passé

Elaboration (4) ACLFRC110

using mathematical language and processes in real or simulated transactions, for example, creating a virtual bureau de change, setting exchange rates with the euro, CHF, CFP, XAF; managing a budget for online shopping on French-language internet site …

Elaboration ACLFRC113

presenting information in different formats for different audiences, such as potential consumers or voters, matching language and structure to context and content, for example, digital images and catchy by-lines in advertisements, persuasive language …

Elaboration (1) ACLFRU123

observing forms of communication in different situations, and explaining how elements such as body language and use of personal space or silence contribute to the nature of the interaction and reflect status or relationship

Elaboration (2) ACLFRU126

using personal journals and group discussions to reflect on how learning French has impacted on own assumptions about French language, culture or identity

Elaboration (3) ACLFRU126

considering how the experience of learning a new language has impacted on awareness of own communicative and cultural behaviours and of how these may be interpreted by others

Elaboration (1) ACLFRC111

planning performances or presentations to showcase French language and culture learning, for example, Si on préparait une photo-montage? Comment est-ce qu’on va présenter les images?

Elaboration (2) ACLFRC117

providing vocabulary lists and annotated cultural explanations for French-speaking visitors to events such as Australian sports days, swimming carnivals or family barbecues, explaining elements such as abbreviated language or team barracking

Elaboration ACLFRU122

identifying how grammatical choices, words and images combine in a text to achieve particular intentions and effects, for example, the positioning of the reader by the use of personal pronouns, imperative/interrogative verb moods and emotive language …

Elaboration ACLFRU124

identifying factors involved in language change and adaptation, for example by creating flowcharts or diagrams using captions such as la mondialisation, l’immigration, le multiculturalisme, les médias, les informations

Elaboration (2) ACLFRU125

reflecting on the power of language in relation to own and others’ experience, for example, winning an argument or working out the meaning of unfamiliar French words; being locked out of conversations, or being a newcomer or an outsider in a social g …

Elaboration ACLFRU126

examining how changes to the French language reflect changes in some cultural practices and attitudes, for example, le fastfood, la pub/le pub, Madame le Directeur

Elaboration (1) ACLFRC110

finding connections between French language and culture and areas of the curriculum such as history, music, science, sport or the arts (for example, le ballet, Marcel Marceau, Zaz, Zinedine Zidane, le Tour de France, Louis Pasteur), and reporting on particular …

Elaboration (2) ACLFRC111

using evaluative and comparative language to discuss different learning resources such as textbooks, websites or electronic dictionaries, for example, ils sont utiles/intéressants/trop complexes; je préfère lire le texte moi-même...; je trouve mieux…

Elaboration (1) ACLFRC113

explaining to others a procedure, game or practice, using simple language and supporting graphics, materials and gestures, for example, how to play la pétanque, cook an omelette, house-train a puppy, play an online game

Elaboration (3) ACLFRC113

conveying information and ideas by aligning choice of language and text structure to topics and themes, for example, using emotive images and captions to highlight issues such as la faim or l’anti-discrimination, or rap rhythms and slogans to provoke …

Elaboration (2) ACLFRC109

using descriptive and expressive language to exchange views on global issues such as les médias sociaux, l’avenir des jeunes and la pollution, building topic-specific vocabulary and rhetorical strategies such as emphasis and repetition, for example, Au …

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