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• VCIDU118

  Recognise how Indonesian impacts and is impacted by social, political and cultural changes, such as new information and communication technologies

  Elaborations

  • recognising how and why a language may borrow vocabulary and expressions from other languages, particularly when adopting new products and practices, for example, English terms for technology adapted to Indonesian grammar (nge-lunch, meng-upload, ngopi, memfotokopi), and the use of texting language for convenience and humour
  • analysing word borrowings in Indonesian, such as from Arabic (Assalam alaikum), English (teknis, format), Dutch (rekening, wortel, kantor), Sanskrit (bahasa, belanja), Tamil (roti, mangga) and Javanese (alon-alon asal kelakon), and exploring borrowings in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages from languages in Indonesia, such as the use of Makassan terms in Yolngu (balanda, rupiah)
  • understanding that cultures are constantly changing and consist of multiple subcultures with distinctive language practices such as family sayings and teenage slang, for example, nongkrong, gebetan, cowok/cewek
  • investigating how the language of texts in public spaces, such as signs and graffiti, can reflect opinions, values and beliefs, including controversial or political ideas, for example, reformasi

  VCIDU118 | Languages | Indonesian | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Language variation and change

• VCIDU015

  Recognise that ways of greeting and addressing others may change according to cultural norms

  Elaborations

  • knowing that different terms of address are used for teachers and friends, for example, Ibu/Bapak/kamu
  • understanding that language varies in formality depending on the people involved, for example, Hai versus Selamat pagi
  • recognising that greetings vary according to the time of day, for example, Selamat pagi/siang/sore/malam

  VCIDU015 | Languages | Indonesian | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Understanding | Language variation and change

• VCIDU101

  Understand that Indonesian is a national language that has been and continues to be changed through interaction with other languages and cultures

  Elaborations

  • identifying loan words in Indonesian and English, such as ‘cockatoo’ (kakaktua), ‘bamboo’ (bambu), ‘orangutan’, ‘satay’ (sate), ‘rattan’ (rotan), komputer, apartemen, televisi, pilot and modern, and understanding that borrowings are part of the nature of language
  • analysing texts as a class, recording loan words and investigating their origins, and comparing these with borrowings in English and other known languages
  • understanding the importance of Indonesian as a national language, for example, by discussing its origins and observing when and why it is used in contemporary society, such as by comparing versions of the national anthem

  VCIDU101 | Languages | Indonesian | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Understanding | Language variation and change

• VCIDU067

  Understand that Indonesian, like other languages, continues to change over time due to influences such as globalisation and technology

  Elaborations

  • analysing the influence of other languages on Indonesian, such as in advertising and technology, food, administration, religion and everyday life, for example, modern, handphone, satelit (English); mie (Chinese); sepatu (Portuguese); kantor (Dutch); guru (Sanskrit); mahal (Arabic), raja (Hindi)
  • recording a range of borrowed words and examining their structure and rules of use, for example, meng-upload, ber-AC
  • investigating the origins of borrowed words to discover when, how and by whom new words and expressions were introduced into Indonesian and which languages have borrowed from languages of Indonesia, for example, Makassan terms in Yolngu (balanda, rupiah)

  VCIDU067 | Languages | Indonesian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Understanding | Language variation and change

• VCIDU083

  Analyse the ways in which Indonesian varies according to spoken and written forms, cultural context and subcultures

  Elaborations

  • comparing spoken and written texts (for example, spoken and print advertisements, face-to-face conversations and emails) to understand how mode relates to linguistic structures and features, and how this affects meaning
  • analysing examples of colloquial language, such as that used by sub-groups (for example, Bahasa gaul, Bahasa SMS), and comparing these to formal forms
  • understanding how body language varies across cultures, for example, lowering body position when speaking to someone in authority to show respect; not raising voice or laughing loudly; smiling and nodding while listening to people, even when hearing bad news
  • understanding that many Indonesians are familiar with a range of languages (for example, Bahasa baku, Bahasa daerah, Bahasa gaul and English) and can shift between these depending on the context, and considering how this compares to those who are monolingual

  VCIDU083 | Languages | Indonesian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Language variation and change

• VCIDC089

  Identify gist and locate factual information (such as details about people and events) from a range of spoken and written texts, and use the information in new ways

  Elaborations

  • identifying key details, expressions and information in conversations, announcements and notes, and using obtained information to create own texts, for example, listening to a weather report and then cancelling an event due to bad weather
  • reading and viewing a range of texts (for example, promotional brochures and signs, websites and cards) to obtain and compile information about Indonesian places, lifestyle and practices
  • locating, classifying and summarising data such as results of class surveys, or factual information from notices, timetables and announcements, and presenting findings to others, for example, in a digital visual presentation, poster or wall chart
  • gathering information about people, time and activities, and using the information, for example, creating a timeline, diary or timetable to show a sequence of activities

  VCIDC089 | Languages | Indonesian | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Informing

• VCIDC042

  Translate texts from Indonesian to English and vice versa, selecting from possible choices to create appropriate meaning

  Elaborations

  • comparing translations of written texts from English into Indonesian and from Indonesian into English, such as advertisements, websites, food packaging and menus, and considering how meanings may be interpreted from a different cultural perspective
  • suggesting ways to modify some terms and expressions that do not translate directly and considering how this may affect text length, style and word choices
  • interpreting meanings in Indonesian texts by ‘reading’ the context, for example, the phrase Ayo cepat! may be encouraging or scolding depending on who uses it and why

  VCIDC042 | Languages | Indonesian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Translating

• VCIDU084

  Understand the power of language to influence people’s actions, values and beliefs, and appreciate the value of linguistic diversity

  Elaborations

  • analysing texts to understand how language can limit, promote or change actions, for example, use of mohon, harap, tolong, jangan, dilarang
  • recognising the purpose of particular texts to impact emotionally on others such as by influencing opinions and reactions, for example, in persuasive texts such as advertisements or reviews of a film, concert or fashion
  • analysing the language of social and political messages to explore attitudes, values and beliefs, for example, mohon jangan merokok, dua anak lebih baik, jangan pakai narkoba, persatuan dan kesatuan bangsa Indonesia, anak bangsa, sebangsa dan setanah air
  • noticing how jargon or specific terms may be used to express membership and identity, for example, within the religious groups Insya Allah, Puji Tuhan, Syukur, Alhamdulilah
  • examining how words, expressions and actions reflect relationships and social hierarchies (for example, use of the terms of address Bapak/Ibu, Anda and kamu), and showing respect by introducing oneself to the most senior or eldest person first
  • appreciating the social and cultural functions performed by language, and recognising the importance of diverse languages to convey alternative perspectives and ideas

  VCIDU084 | Languages | Indonesian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Language variation and change

• VCIDU119

  Understand the role of language and culture in shaping and conveying cultural identity, including the multiple languages and cultures both in Indonesia and in Australia

  Elaborations

  • examining the link between language and cultural values in Indonesia, for example, concepts of community (komunitas, keluarga besar [company name], rakyat, masyarakat) and working together/reciprocating (saling membantu, saling mengerti, gotong royong, bertenggang rasa)
  • understanding how language reflects specific cultural ideas, such as social organisation (for example, kelurahan, bapak camat, bupati, kabupaten, propinsi), as well as values, such as deference and humility, for example, numpang tanya Pak, minta maaf, kalau saya tidak salah
  • recognising that cultural values, customs and practices are constantly changing and are evident in language use, for example, the use of kinship terms to refer to people who are not blood relations (Saudara, Paman, Tante, Mas, Mbak)
  • appreciating that language use can reflect and express cultural identity; that multiple languages exist in both Indonesia and Australia, including Indigenous languages; and that many people are multilingual and value this capability as an integral part of their identity

  VCIDU119 | Languages | Indonesian | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Role of language and culture

• VCIDC019

  Contribute to class activities such as solving a problem, creating a display or conducting a role-play/scenario

  Elaborations

  • participating in class routines such as taking the roll, saying the day and date, and describing the weather and the day’s schedule
  • working with others to take action, such as creating a model with captions, producing a poster or invitation for a special event, or designing an Indonesian garden, for example, following instructions, Tolong ambil itu, Mari ikut saya ke…, Minta air, Ayo tanam jagung/sayur
  • preparing, rehearsing and conducting public presentations and performances, such as an Indonesian item for assembly, or a presentation about significant event
  • interacting with the teacher and peers by asking and responding to questions and generating ‘small talk’, for example, Apa kabar? Siapa menonton film itu?
  • participating in group activities such as role-plays, asking and responding to questions and invitations (for example, Mau ke mana?; Mau ikut?), and negotiating with others to make decisions such as choosing ways to get around in Indonesia, for example, Mau naik apa? Saya mau naik becak. Berapa ongkosnya?

  VCIDC019 | Languages | Indonesian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCIDC007

  Use familiar words, phrases and patterns to create captions and participate in shared performances and games

  Elaborations

  • creating own version of a story by sequencing a series of pictures with captions or by creating a storyboard with labels using modelled language, for example, Pada hari Senin, si ulat makan…
  • creating a new part of a text such as changing a character or adding an extra verse in a song, for example, by matching pictures and captions
  • making a shared big book based on an event, experience or shared text, for example, Ini hari kelas kita; Pergi ke kebun binatang

  VCIDC007 | Languages | Indonesian | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Communicating | Creating

• VCIDU016

  Develop awareness that Indonesian and English borrow from each other

  Elaborations

  • knowing that Indonesian and English use the same alphabet
  • recognising that Indonesian has some loan words from English, such as komputer and televisi, and that English has some from Indonesian, such as ‘orangutan’, ‘satay’ and ‘sarong’, with some changes in spelling
  • keeping a class record of words in Indonesian that are borrowed from other languages, including loan words from Aboriginal languages, Torres Strait Islander languages

  VCIDU016 | Languages | Indonesian | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Understanding | Language variation and change

• VCIDU014

  Understand that language is organised as ‘text’, and recognise features of texts such as songs, chants, labels and captions

  Elaborations

  • recognising that sentences have parts, such as subject, verb and object
  • observing features of familiar texts such as greetings in a conversation, the chorus in a song, or rhyme in a song/poem
  • understanding that texts have a purpose, for example, recounts are ways of describing past events (Pada suatu hari…) and greeting cards can convey feelings (Saya cinta padamu)

  VCIDU014 | Languages | Indonesian | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Understanding | Systems of language

• VCIDU031

  Recognise that texts such as stories, games and conversations have particular features

  Elaborations

  • recognising language features typically associated with texts, for example, the use of imperatives in games and time markers in stories
  • comparing features of different text types, for example, differences in purpose or in the amount and kinds of language between a conversation and a story
  • noticing differences between written and spoken texts (for example, comparing a written story with a spoken version), or comparing how texts within the same mode can differ, for example, a birthday card and an email message

  VCIDU031 | Languages | Indonesian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Understanding | Systems of language

• VCIDC079

  Engage in intercultural experiences, reflecting on how aspects of identity such as ethnicity and religion influence language use and understanding of the experience

  Elaborations

  • sharing personal information with Indonesian peers, in conversations and correspondence, choosing which aspects of own identity to convey and noticing how language use reflects aspects of identity such as family background and religion
  • analysing how own cultural norms impact on interpretations of Indonesian texts, for example, noticing reactions to an article about cultural practices such as upacara mengikir gigi, an advice column about having a boyfriend or girlfriend, or a fashion blog about ways to wear a hijab
  • reflecting on the role of language in expressing own identity, considering when, with whom and why different languages are used and reflecting on whether own identity changes in different languages, for example, use of gesture and register
  • describing impressions and reactions while reflecting on intercultural learning, for example, saya rasa, lebih daripada… dibandingkan..., sekarang saya paham/mengerti, mata saya terbuka (…membuka mata saya)
  • monitoring and recording own reactions when communicating in Indonesian, for example, keeping a journal of key moments and considering how own perspective may have changed over time

  VCIDC079 | Languages | Indonesian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCIDC025

  Translate using textual cues such as pictures, layout and key words to predict meaning, and comment on the non-equivalence of words due to cultural differences

  Elaborations

  • translating Indonesian texts such as public signs to understand gist and noticing how meaning changes when translating into English such as sense of politeness
  • identifying and explaining expressions which do not easily translate into English, for example, Selamat siang, Sudah mandi?
  • comparing translations of Indonesian creative works (such as an advertisement, anthem or extract of a wayang script), noticing how words such as Tanah Air, sedikit-sedikit have more than a literal meaning

  VCIDC025 | Languages | Indonesian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Translating

• VCIDU034

  Make connections between cultural practices and language use, such as specific vocabulary and expressions

  Elaborations

  • noticing how gestures differ between cultures, for example, Indonesian people beckon with palm down and moving all fingers
  • understanding that meanings of facial expressions can vary across cultures and that the same expression can convey various emotions, for example, in Indonesia smiling may also reflect confusion, shyness, nervousness, embarrassment or offence
  • showing awareness that language carries cultural ideas, for example, upacara compared to ‘assembly’; padi/beras/nasi compared to ‘cooked/uncooked rice’; and kaki lima, becak, and warung and congklak, which have no equivalent in English
  • recognising character traits and values in Indonesian stories, for example, animal heroes in fables are native animals in Indonesia, Si Kancil and Harimau, and comparing these to familiar Australian stories
  • analysing which aspects of own language use might seem ‘strange’ from an Indonesian perspective and why, for example, practices such as barbecuing and Australian Rules football, and names for native animals, currency and foods

  VCIDU034 | Languages | Indonesian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Understanding | Role of language and culture

• VCIDU032

  Understand that language varies according to age, gender and social position, such as place in the family

  Elaborations

  • noticing differences between formal and informal language such as greetings (Hai for friends and Selamat pagi… for adults), or that Ibu/Bapak replaces ‘you’ when speaking to adults and that kamu is not appropriate
  • comparing advertisements, such as for games or toys, for different age groups and genders
  • recognising appropriateness of gestures to accompany language when addressing teachers, friends or visitors to school
  • analysing how the language of texts such as invitations and greeting cards can vary depending on the occasion and the degree of closeness of the relationship between people

  VCIDU032 | Languages | Indonesian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Understanding | Language variation and change

• VCIDU030

  Develop understanding of ways to express possession and describe qualities of people and objects, and expand vocabulary related to personal and social world

  Elaborations

  • describing people and animals using pronouns, gender and adjectives of character, for example, dia, mereka, teman, kakak laki-laki, adik perempuan, kakek, nenek; kaki, tangan, mata; kucing, marmot, burung; gemuk, kurus, tinggi, senang, sedih, marah; and describing weather using adjectives such as panas, dingin, hujan, mendung, cerah
  • describing places (for example, kolam renang, taman, toko, pantai, sekolah, rumah, desa, gereja, pura, mesjid) and movement using prepositions (for example, dari, ke, dengan, pada) and adjectives, for example, kiri, kanan
  • describing objects using concrete nouns related to home, school and local environment, for example, forms of transport (sepeda, mobil, bis, kereta api, becak, delman, dokar, bendi) and items such as foods (semangka, kelapa)
  • describing quantity using cardinal numbers (puluh, ratus) and ordinal numbers using ke- prefix, and making plurals by duplicating, for example, buku-buku
  • describing actions using simple base verbs (for example, tinggal, bangun, mandi, naik) and ber- verbs, for example, bermain, berjalan, bersepeda, berenang
  • recognising imperatives, for example, Angkat tangan, Buka bukumu, Ayo cepat!
  • seeking information using questions, for example, kapan, dari mana, ke mana?
  • linking ideas using conjunctions, for example, karena, tetapi
  • locating events in time (for example, hari ini, kemarin, besok, sudah, belum) and using days of the week and months, for example, Pada hari…
  • understanding the rules for subject-verb-object sentence construction (for example, Saya tinggi, Saya bermain…, Saya makan…) and possessive word order, for example, Adik laki-laki saya…, Tas teman Herman…
  • giving praise, gratitude and encouragement, for example, coba, Bagus sekali!, terima kasih banyak
  • recognising that the same rules of punctuation apply as in English, for example, using capital letters and full stops for sentences

  VCIDU030 | Languages | Indonesian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Understanding | Systems of language

• VCIDC045

  Share experiences of learning and using Indonesian, and comment on aspects that have been accepted or rejected and how this has impacted on own identity

  Elaborations

  • monitoring own development as a learner of Indonesian, for example, recording learning and reflections in blogs, learning log or journal
  • comparing with peers experiences of learning Indonesian, and considering any impact on own identity, for example, noting own reactions when others such as teachers or extended family ask about learning Indonesian
  • creating texts that express their own identity, including their identity as a learner of Indonesian (for example, personal emblem/motto, poster, profile, photo journal, or caricature/self-portrait), and reflecting on how these may be understood from an Indonesian perspective
  • considering how own upbringing and experiences impact on their assumptions in intercultural interactions (for example, notions of leisure and free time, pocket money, backyard with swimming pool), and whether these assumptions have changed in the process of learning Indonesian

  VCIDC045 | Languages | Indonesian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Reflecting