Reflect on participation in intercultural exchange, taking responsibility for contributing to mutual understanding
Elaborations
exchanging correspondence with peers, reviewing and adapting own contribution when meaning is not clear, for example, providing further explanation or an alternative way of expressing an idea, for example, Intendo dire che … Sottolineo l’importanza di …
considering own and others’ responses and reactions in Italian–English intercultural exchange, questioning assumptions and values
creating texts to share with Italian peers, considering how own cultural practices and values may be interpreted, for example, ways of showing respect, family taboos, or involvement in religious, sport or community organisations
reflecting on and explaining practices that need to be considered when communicating across Italian- and English-speaking languages and cultures
considering how their own behaviour may be interpreted by Italians in Italy and in the diaspora
analysing correspondence with Italian peers to notice what questions are asked about lifestyle and practices in Australia, and reflecting on own questions and the assumptions these reveal
