Modern Greek: F–10 Sequence / Levels 5 and 6 / Understanding / Role of language and culture
Content description
Explore the relationship between language and culture and how they are reflected in communication styles
Elaborations
discussing own and peers’ understanding of concepts and messages expressed in stories/myths/lyrics, for example, the adventures of Odysseus and the concept of life’s ‘odyssey’ or journey, stories of migration or the teachings of Aesop’s fables
recognising that language use can have connections to cultural practices, such as celebrating birthdays and name days, 25η Μαρτίου in the diaspora
reflecting on the experience of learning Greek language and culture and identifying situations that have provided awareness of own cultural practices and values, for example, attending a Greek festival or show
understanding the meaning of wishes such as Να σας ζήσει, Καλά στέφανα, Χρόνια Πολλά, Να τα εκατοστίσεις and the concepts of φιλότιμο and φιλοξενία
discussing the meaning of culture, how it involves visible elements such as symbols, food, national costumes, dancing and language, and invisible elements such as values and beliefs
