Chinese: Background Language Learner F–10 Sequence / Foundation to Level 2 / Understanding / Role of language and culture
Content description
Recognise differences and similarities in communication across cultures, such as greetings, names and gestures
Elaborations
viewing and listening to Chinese and Australian cartoons and identifying similarities and differences
examining pictures of different marketplaces and noticing differences between food markets and grocery stores in China and Australia
observing what is the same and what is different in their classroom interactions and classroom interactions in China
discussing communicative practices across cultures and identifying culture-specific practices (for example 拜年) in Chinese culture, including noting culture-specific phrases used in either Chinese or English
recognising various ways in which familiar concepts are expressed in different cultures, such as greetings
using non-verbal communication, such as gestures and facial expressions, for example, showing numbers 1–10 with fingers
recognising ways in which people express their culture in music, dance, traditional stories, food, games and celebrations
recognising visible expressions of identity such as flags, maps, traditional dress, and landmarks
exploring cultural symbols and practices through stories, songs, dances, games and crafts
