Roman Alphabet Languages: F–10 Sequence / Levels 5 and 6 / Communicating / Reflecting
Content description
Engage in intercultural experiences, describing aspects that are unfamiliar or uncomfortable and discussing own reactions and adjustments
Elaborations
comparing the impact of gestures across cultures (for example, beckoning by pointing with index finger or laughing loudly) and noticing own comfort with these
describing ways of showing politeness, for example, giving an answer that may be incorrect as a way of saving face, or using body language such as smiling often
recognising and exploring aspects of the students' own language use that reflect own cultural perspective and experiences, for example, references to climate and environment, animals, activities and routines such as chores, celebrations and events such as school camp, Easter and Anzac Day, and expressions such as ‘g’day’, ‘howzat’ and ‘morning tea’
noticing the impact of the students' own assumptions about the studied language and culture/s when engaging with texts, and considering what assumptions others might hold about Australian people and culture
Code
VCRAC044
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