Arabic: F–10 Sequence / Levels 3 and 4 / Understanding / Role of language and culture
Content description
Compare and reflect on cultural practices relating to ways in which language is used in various Arabic-speaking communities and in the wider Australian context
Elaborations
examining aspects of Arabic culture in familiar contexts, for example, identifying language use such as كل عام وأنتم بخير؛ أهلاَ وسهلاَ؛ شرفتونا and behaviours such as eating sweets at different celebrations and occasions
reflecting on and explaining to others the significance of some common Arabic cultural practices and events, such as offering visitors food and drink, and serving sweets during special occasions, or coffee in times of mourning
comparing the cultural importance of music and traditional dance in different Arabic-speaking communities as expressions of identity and emotions, for example,
الدبكة اللبنانية والجوبية العراقية؛ والرقص الصعيدي الفلكلوري
