Elaboration (1) ACLJAC171
producing bilingual texts in print or multimodal formats to promote school events such as multicultural activities, Japanese performances or Languages Week activities
Elaboration (1) | ACLJAC171 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLJAU179
recognising that all languages carry histories of contact with other cultures, such as the adoption of kanji from Chinese into Japanese
Elaboration (1) | ACLJAU179 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLJAC189
producing bilingual texts such as travel advisories for exchange or study tour students, and reflecting on the process of working in both languages
Elaboration (1) | ACLJAC189 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLJAU017
identifying words that have similar meanings and pronunciation across different languages, and reflecting on the possible origins of such words and their associated cultures
Elaboration (3) | ACLJAU017 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLJAU018
Explore connections between languages and cultures as exemplified in particular words, expressions and communicative behaviours, noticing how meaning can be culture-specific and difficult to transfer between languages[Key concepts: culture, language, …
Elaborations ScOT Terms
ACLJAU018 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLJAU179
identifying words that have similar meanings and pronunciation across different languages, reflecting on the origins and associated cultures of such words, and how they came to be part of Japanese and other languages, for example, パスタ、エネルギー
Elaboration (3) | ACLJAU179 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLJAU126
understanding that culture and cultural behaviours are woven into languages and cannot be separated from them, for example, it is possible to bow without a spoken greeting in Japanese but not to greet without bowing
Elaboration (3) | ACLJAU126 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLJAC135
performing bilingual versions of familiar songs such as ‘If You’re Happy and You Know It …’, alternating between the two languages and switching key words in repeated phrases
Elaboration (1) | ACLJAC135 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLJAC153
creating bilingual texts for the classroom or school community, for example, invitations to attend class or school assembly performances, posters advertising Languages Day
Elaboration (3) | ACLJAC153 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLJAC167
creating texts such as brochures, posters or website posts to inform others about upcoming events such as Languages Week, a Japanese-language performance or a school exchange visit
Elaboration (2) | ACLJAC167 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (4) ACLJAU179
discussing reasons for changes in the Japanese language, such as globalisation, exposure to other languages and cultures through media, travel, and digital communication forms and representations
Elaboration (4) | ACLJAU179 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLJAC009
preparing bilingual captions for texts such as a newsletter item for the school community or for Japanese-speaking peers, exploring how to convey specific ideas in two different languages
Elaboration (1) | ACLJAC009 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLJAC029
considering the relationship between identity and language, with reference to the languages spoken by the students themselves, peers, and family or community members, including their own developing ability to communicate in Japanese
Elaboration (2) | ACLJAC029 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLJAU034
identifying how variations in language use and communicative behaviours reflect how emotions or attitudes such as respect, gratitude or embarrassment are differently expressed across languages and cultures
Elaboration (3) | ACLJAU034 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLJAU035
understanding that each region of Japan has its own dialect and accents, and that Japan, like Australia, also has some indigenous languages
Elaboration | ACLJAU035 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLJAU035
considering how globalisation has accelerated the introduction of English words and expressions into Japanese, and discussing possible benefits and disadvantages associated with the blending and mixing of languages
Elaboration (2) | ACLJAU035 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
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
Elaboration (3) | ACLJAU035 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLJAU125
Recognise that Japanese and English borrow words and expressions from each other and from other languages[Key concepts: language, change, word borrowing; Key processes: noticing, recognising, classifying]
Elaborations ScOT Terms
ACLJAU125 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLJAU143
Recognise that Japanese is the official language of Japan and one of the major languages of the Asia-Pacific region[Key concepts: language status, standard language, multilingualism; Key processes: recognising, comparing, classifying]
Elaborations ScOT Terms
ACLJAU143 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLJAU161
Recognise that the Japanese language is both influenced by in turn influences other languages and cultures[Key concepts: language contact, word borrowing, globalisation, technology, change; Key processes: identifying, classifying, reflecting]
Elaborations ScOT Terms
ACLJAU161 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum