Arabic: F–10 Sequence / Levels 7 and 8 / Understanding / Language variation and change
Content description
Explain how elements of communication and choice of language and register vary according to the cultural context and situation
Elaborations
understanding how particular gestures and body language used by various Arabic speakers, such as eye contact and the use of personal space, reflect feelings and attitudes towards other people and towards ideas
recognising that different situations require different levels of politeness depending on the context and speaker, for example, a gift from parents to a teacher may be seen as a polite gesture in some Arabic cultures but as inappropriate in the Australian school context, while declaring an opposing opinion on a current issue may be acceptable in the Australian context but viewed as being disrespectful in some Arabic cultures
identifying and reflecting on how emotions and attitudes, such as respect or embarrassment, and personal views are reflected in the choice of language in various social settings, such as public forums and school contexts
identifying and comparing the features of language that distinguish the purpose for which it is used, for example
فعل الأمر مع واو الجماعة في الخطبة: هيا شاركوا في المهرجان العربي الحافل؛ استخدام "يا ليت؛ يا ليتني" في التعقيب على الأحداث في مدونة شخصية
comparing informal classroom discussions of a current event or issue with news and current-affairs programs, and analysing differences
