Consider the nature of identity and of cultural experience, reflecting on how their linguistic and cultural background contributes to their sense of identity
Elaborations
discussing the nature of identity, including the fact that it is dynamic, changing and involves values and beliefs as well as practices and behaviours
reflecting on how their own identity is shaped by and also reflects the experience of living in a multicultural society, using more than one language and identifying with particular language communities
considering ways in which different languages offer different ways of thinking about experience, or of ‘reading’ the world; how these different standpoints influence the way meaning is made and how people think about themselves and others
discussing how Turkish and Australian cultural influences are reflected in their daily lives, interests, social activities and ways of thinking
reflecting on the relationship between language, culture and identity, for example, by identifying experiences that feel different when interacting in Turkish or in English
discussing whether their sense of identity changes over time, taking into account changes in language use at home, in school or in the wider and virtual community
