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• VCITU133

  Reflect on intercultural exchanges and the ways in which language is used to establish relationships, indicate social values and enhance reciprocity

  Elaborations

  • examining the link between language and cultural values and practices evident in Italy, for example, the appreciation of things of beauty and style expressed by the concept of la bella figura; the connotations of the concept of mammone
  • examining how their own language and culture influence their responses to others
  • analysing and discussing language choices by asking, for example, Who uses this expression and where? Why is it meaningful? Why is it used?
  • evaluating own and others’ assumptions and generalisations about values, beliefs, cultural norms and practices of Italian-speaking communities and how these influence intercultural exchange
  • sharing own responses in class to a given topic and comparing with those of others, reflecting on how different people are perceived through their use of language and the way it reflects values and beliefs
  • understanding how language and culture convey values such as, respect, for example, Cosa ne pensi? Sei d’accordo? È giusto? In Australia invece … A differenza di …

  VCITU133 | Languages | Italian | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Role of language and culture

• VCITU094

  Understand that language use has the power to influence social relationships, beliefs and values

  Elaborations

  • examining the language of texts such as protest songs, posters and graffiti to identify ways in which language is used for social commentary
  • identifying features of language such as lexical choices and idiomatic expressions used to achieve different purposes, for example, Chiamaci — ti aspettiamo (advertising). Batti un colpo
  • investigating the impact of media and technology on Italian, including blended forms used to express new concepts, for example, the influence of English in Italian media (Fra le iniziative che vale la pena ricordare, c'è la campagna di sensibilizzazione online ‘Stop Cyberbullismo’, avviata nel 2008 dal Ministero della Pubblica Istruzione)
  • analysing Italian vocabulary related to art, music and cuisine and the impact this has had on other languages, for example, the use of terms such as opera, chiaroscuro, allegro con brio, le lasagne verdi
  • reflecting on own experiences of the influence of language and culture, identifying experiences of inclusion or exclusion, or the marking of respect, values and attitudes

  VCITU094 | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Language variation and change

• VCJAC150

  Listen to, read and view different imaginative texts such as anime, folk stories and manga, describe and give opinions about characters and events, and identify cultural elements

  Elaborations

  • discussing key messages in print, digital or multimodal texts, such as the moral of a folk story, ideas or values expressed in songs or characterisation in anime, and comparing their treatment across cultural contexts and time
  • recalling and/or illustrating main characters and events in stories, songs or anime, for example, by responding to questions such as だれ、いつ、どこ
  • responding to simple spoken, written or digital narratives such as folk tales, anime, manga or films that evoke positive or negative emotions such as happiness, amusement or affection, fear or anger, connecting these with their own experiences by using stem statements such as わくわく　します。だいすき　です 。こわい　です。どきどき　します。びっくり　しました。へん　です　ね 。

  VCJAC150 | Languages | Japanese | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Creating

• VCJAC003

  Interact in classroom routines and exchanges such as asking and responding to questions, requesting help, repetition or permission, following instructions, or giving praise and encouragement

  Elaborations

  • using set phrases, formulaic expressions and appropriate gestures for regular classroom routines such as opening and closing lessons and responding to roll call, for example, きりつ, れい, ちゃくせき、はい、います。いません。
  • asking the meaning of words and how to say something in Japanese, requesting repetition and indicating whether or not they understand, for example, はい、わかりました。いいえ、ちょっと　わかりません。日本語(にほんご)で　何(なん) ですか。すみません、もう　いちど。
  • using formulaic expressions to ask for clarification (for example, ～は　えい語(ご)で　何(なん)　ですか。十四(じゅうよん)ページ　ですか。) or permission (for example,トイレに　行(い)っても　いい　ですか。), to apologise for lateness or interrupting (for example, すみません、ちょっと　いい　ですか。おくれて　すみません。), and to borrow classroom objects (for example,えんぴつを　かして　ください。けしゴム、ありますか。)
  • using appropriate language and behaviour when giving and receiving classroom objects, for example, どうぞ。ありがとう　ございます。
  • following instructions to complete an activity or to get organised, for example, たって　ください。三人(さんにん)グループに　なって　ください。
  • praising, complimenting and encouraging others, for example, じょうず　ですね。いい　ですね。よく　できました。すごい　ですね。もうちょっと　です。がんばりましょう。

  VCJAC003 | Languages | Japanese | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCJAC019

  Initiate and sustain interactions to share experiences, personal opinions, aspirations, thoughts and feelings and to discuss aspects of young people’s experience

  Elaborations

  • comparing experiences of teenage life and expressing opinions and aspirations, for example, 行きたいです。先生になりたいです。 つまらないとおもいます 。
  • sharing information about significant or special events in their own life and comparing with those of Japanese teenagers, such as birthdays, holidays, celebrations, sporting events and festivals, for example, 土曜日はぼくのたん生日パーティーでした。 どうでしたか。 たくさん友だちが来て、 たのしかったです。
  • developing strategies to initiate and sustain interactions, such as asking for clarification or confirmation, acknowledging and showing interest, using appropriate gestures and expressions such as あいづち, ああ　そうですか。いいですね。そうですね。 へえ。はい　うん。
  • maintaining and extending conversations by requesting additional information, asking appropriate questions, and using conversation fillers such as いつしますか。だれとしますか。 どうですか。
  • providing evidence or reasons to justify own opinions or planned actions, for example, べんりです。 だからコンビニで買(か)いものをします。
  • communicating with one another and with other young Japanese speakers via email, online conferencing or school-based exchanges about shared interests such as popular culture, sports and special events, or comparing aspects of school or home life, for example, 私(わたし)のしゅみはスポーツです。山川(やまかわ)さんはスポーツをしますか。私はスーパーでアルバイトをしています。 デービッドさんはアルバイトをしていますか。 or ぶかつに入っていますか。
  • using appropriate levels of formality for everyday exchanges such as greetings, introductions and apologies, for example, こんにちは。おそくなってすみません。ごめんね！、 and for thanking, inviting or congratulating one another, for example, メールをどうもありがとう。 いっしょにカラオケをしませんか。

  VCJAC019 | Languages | Japanese | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCJAC020

  Participate in activities that involve transacting, negotiating, planning and participating in events and experiences

  Elaborations

  • engaging in social transactions such as presenting gifts, accepting and declining invitations, making excuses and apologising, using appropriate protocols such as forms of politeness and respect, for example, 土曜(よう)日はひまですか。 土曜日はちょっと…。 日曜日はどうですか。日よう日にえいがを見(み)に行きませんか。 いいですね、行きましょう。
  • planning and completing tasks involving authentic or simulated transactions, for example, planning a holiday, purchasing goods, ordering food or making requests by email or text message
  • negotiating and making decisions about services, such as ordering in shops and restaurants, specifying size, number and colour where relevant, and commenting on products, for example, おこのみやきを二(ふた)つください。おいしそうですね。むらさきのLサイズをください。かわいいですね 。
  • creating a digital presentation or performance to present information about their own school to a Japanese sister school or Japanese visitors
  • planning social events, negotiating and making shared decisions, and creating associated texts, such as invitations or posters for an excursion or for activities for Languages Week, for example, 八時(はちじ)に学校(がっこう)の前(まえ)で会(あ)いましょう。それから学校のバスで行きましょう、 八時ちょっと前(まえ)に来(き)てください。
  • role-playing scenarios related to travelling or living in Japan, for example, interactions with a host family or using public transport

  VCJAC020 | Languages | Japanese | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCJAC023

  Convey factual information, ideas and opinions using different modes of presentation that take account of context, purpose and audience

  Elaborations

  • collecting and organising information to report significant events in their personal worlds, such as family celebrations, travel or personal milestones, to classmates, parents or peers, using formats such as schedules, timetables, graphs, tables or statistics
  • preparing multimodal presentations on aspects of Japanese lifestyles and cultural practices that invite comparison and contrast with their own experience, such as aspects of popular culture, for example, fashion, music or anime/manga, or ways of preparing and eating food in different regions and/or seasonal influences, for example, おこのみやき and なべ
  • preparing and presenting/publishing an article for a magazine, e-journal or website with a specified audience in mind, for example, a film review for young learners of Japanese or a digital travel guide for a proposed visit to Japan
  • creating texts to inform others about or promote events, places or experiences, such as a poster or flier for a multicultural event or a brochure about their school for a Japanese audience, for example, ミュージカルにきてください。私の学校にようこそ。

  VCJAC023 | Languages | Japanese | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Informing

• VCJAC132

  Participate in and respond to imaginative texts such as interactive stories and performances, for example by acting out responses or making simple statements to identify and compare favourite characters and elements

  Elaborations

  • viewing excerpts from texts such as anime and children’s television programs, listening for key words and familiar phrases and interpreting cultural expressions and behaviours
  • collecting favourite exclamations, words or expressions used in imaginative and expressive texts in oral, print and digital formats, such as へえー、うそー、あれ？、うーん、どうしよう、こまった、できた、やったー！、おめでとう、がんばって、すごい、いいよ、だめ and using them in their own communicative exchanges in similar modes
  • drawing their own versions of characters encountered in imaginative texts, and selecting simple descriptive modelled statements as captions to their pictures
  • sequencing elements of imaginative texts such as cartoons or simple narratives, for example, by creating a storyboard using pictures and captions
  • recognising character traits or behaviours in texts such as anime, manga and children’s stories that reflect Japanese culture and traditions

  VCJAC132 | Languages | Japanese | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Creating

• VCJAC116

  Translate words and familiar phrases used in everyday situations from Japanese into English and vice versa, noticing how some words are shared between Japanese and English

  Elaborations

  • explaining to others the meaning and use of simple expressions such as greetings that are used for different times and occasions, for example, おはようございます、いただきます
  • using classroom resources such as word banks, visual and online dictionaries, word lists and pictures to translate the meaning of single words and common expressions
  • identifying Japanese expressions and practices that do not translate readily into English, for example, きもの、おべんとう、せんせい、～さん、～くん, using two hands for giving and receiving and まる/ばつ (○×)
  • finding examples of Japanese words used in English, for example, ‘sushi’, ‘karate’, ‘origami’, and explaining what they mean
  • identifying key words in children’s stories or songs, for example, むかしむかし、おわり, and providing English translations or explanations of meaning

  VCJAC116 | Languages | Japanese | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Communicating | Translating

• VCJAC009

  Create simple bilingual texts and resources such as learning support materials, menus, brochures, signs, digital presentations, displays and captions

  Elaborations

  • creating written or digital bilingual resources to support their language learning, such as captions for photo stories or displays, glossaries or personal Japanese–English dictionaries, with examples and explanations of terms or expressions that have cultural associations
  • preparing bilingual captions for texts such as a newsletter item for the school community or for Japanese-speaking peers, exploring how to convey specific ideas in two different languages
  • interpreting aspects of spoken Japanese texts for others, for example, providing an English commentary on a Japanese item at a class, school or community event, assembly or parent evening, explaining culturally significant expressions and gestures
  • creating bilingual menus, signs or brochures for the school or local community, such as information about caring for the environment or school resources

  VCJAC009 | Languages | Japanese | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Translating

• VCJAC164

  Engage in activities that involve collaboration, planning, organising, negotiating and transacting

  Elaborations

  • participating in scenarios related to accepting and declining invitations, planning, making arrangements and negotiating details, using language related to place, time and activity, for example, 月よう日に　日本のレストランに行きましょうか。月よう日は、ちょっと…。火よう日は　どうですか。
  • budgeting for virtual shopping expeditions, consulting online catalogues and websites, comparing prices and value, and discussing intended purchases, for example, ゲームが/を　 かいたいです。二千円(にせんえん)　あります。どれが一ばんやすいですか。
  • participating in authentic or simulated transactions that involve making requests, considering options, buying, selling or ordering, for example, この　T シャツは　L サイズですね。ちょっと　大きいです。M サイズを　ください。
  • creating displays, presentations or performances for family, friends or the school community to showcase their progress in learning and using Japanese
  • giving and following instructions to play games, follow recipes, or carry out traditional Japanese activities such as calligraphy, origami or martial arts, using language forms and vocabulary associated with sequencing, such as さいしょに、つぎに、それから、そして

  VCJAC164 | Languages | Japanese | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCJAC024

  Listen to, read and view a range of imaginative texts in multimodal formats, such as anime, manga or J-pop, describe settings, identify key ideas and events, give opinions and analyse cultural content

  Elaborations

  • engaging with a range of contemporary Japanese texts, including songs, memes, manga, television programs, YouTube video clips or subtitled film excerpts, identifying and interpreting cultural elements such as values, for example, せんぱい and こうはい
  • comparing ideas and values represented in Japanese folk stories with similar Western folk stories/fables, for example, comparing いっすんぼうしand ‘Cinderella’
  • reviewing a video clip, anime or film excerpt popular with Japanese students of the same age, identifying aspects that they enjoyed or disliked, for example, おもしろかったです。だから、また見(み)たいです。おもしろかったです。でも、ながかったです。
  • adapting an imaginative text such as a story or computer game, for example, by resequencing events, adding a new element or changing the location or era
  • identifying and describing characters, settings and events and identifying key ideas or themes in texts that they have particularly enjoyed, giving reasons for their choice
  • selecting favourite elements of performance texts, for example, humour in manzai skits, and comparing them with humorous texts popular among their Australian peer group
  • comparing expression and imagery typical of contemporary Japanese and Australian music, for example, by comparing video clips of popular songs or television song contests in Japan and Australia

  VCJAC024 | Languages | Japanese | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Creating

• VCJAC167

  Present information about events, experiences or topics of shared interest, using modes of presentation such as charts, diagrams or digital displays to suit different audiences and contexts

  Elaborations

  • using data collected from one another to analyse and communicate information about themselves, their interests and experiences to other Japanese speakers
  • researching a Japanese cultural event, such as ゆきまつり、おしょうがつ、花見(はなみ)、お月見(つきみ), and creating an informative multimodal text that communicates key elements of that event for other learners of Japanese
  • creating texts such as brochures, posters or website posts to inform others about upcoming events such as Languages Week, a Japanese-language performance or a school exchange visit
  • creating a video clip or a photographic or journal record of activities such as a school camp, excursion, performance or sporting event as a contribution to a school or community event
  • creating a virtual introduction to the school and neighbourhood for Japanese-speaking visitors

  VCJAC167 | Languages | Japanese | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Informing

• VCJAC145

  Interact with peers and the teacher to describe aspects of daily life such as routines and pastimes, or celebrations and special days; to express preferences; and to show interest in and respect for others

  Elaborations

  • communicating with peers and other Japanese speakers in local or online communities or digital forums, using strategies such as active listening skills, turn-taking cues, requests for clarification, and respectful language for agreeing or disagreeing, for example, へー、そうですね、すみません、もういちど　おねがいします、ちょっと…
  • showing interest in, respect and concern for others by asking questions such as だいじょうぶ　です　か。
  • exchanging simple correspondence such as greeting cards in print or digital form based on modelled language such as おたんじょうび　おめでとう(ございます)。あけまして　おめでとう　ございます。おかあさん、ありがとう。～へ～より
  • using formulaic language to exchange emails with young Japanese speakers to provide personal information such as ～さんへ、～より、じゃあ　また, their names, likes and dislikes, family members or leisure activities
  • exchanging information with one another or with other Japanese-speaking students about school or home routines, leisure activities, interests or preferences, popular culture or sport, for example, サッカー　を　します　か。いつ　 します　か。土(ど)よう日(び)　に　サッカー　を　します。サッカー　 が　 すき　です　か。ぼく　も　すき　です。
  • recounting experiences with own family and friends, for example, 土(ど)よう日(び)　に　ともだち　と　うみ　に　いきました。たん生日(じょうび)　に　ケーキ　を　たべました。
  • exchanging gifts using appropriate body language/gestures, such as giving and receiving with two hands and using expressions such as すみません。どうぞ 。どうも 　ありがとう　ございます。

  VCJAC145 | Languages | Japanese | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCJAC134

  Interpret and explain simple interactions in Japanese, noticing linguistic and cultural features

  Elaborations

  • explaining features of Japanese language protocols such as the use of formulaic expressions, for example, いってきます、ただいま, counter classifiers, and the indication of politeness by using です
  • explaining and modelling culture-specific practices and formulaic language, such as apologising for being late by waiting at the entrance/door, bowing and using the expression おくれて　すみません。しつれいします。
  • demonstrating and explaining hand gestures, body language or facial expressions that work with language or stand alone in Japanese communication, such as beckoning with fingers pointing downwards, or waving a hand in front of the face to signal a negative response
  • using visual, print or online dictionaries, word lists and pictures to translate simple familiar texts such as labels or captions

  VCJAC134 | Languages | Japanese | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Translating

• VCJAC186

  Identify how expressive and imaginative texts create humorous, emotional or aesthetic effects that reflect cultural values or experiences

  Elaborations

  • identifying how imaginative texts such as たなばた use structure, language and mood to build action, convey emotion and reflect cultural values
  • comparing lyrics and styles of Japanese- and English-language songs and performances, tracking similarities and differences in genres, themes and modes of emotional expression
  • discussing how texts such as films, plays, songs, memes and manzai use humour or aesthetic effects to provide commentary on social issues such as family, identity, status or humility
  • identifying and responding to key messages and values in traditional texts such as 花さかじいさん、かさじぞう, and considering their relevance in modern times
  • identifying and discussing how typical elements of haiku such as brevity and aesthetic effect engage readers/listeners and reflect cultural values

  VCJAC186 | Languages | Japanese | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Creating

• VCJAC131

  Present factual information relating to familiar home, community and cultural contexts, using graphic and digital support such as photos, tables, lists and charts

  Elaborations

  • describing family members and friends, identifying relationships such as お母(かあ)さん, using simple descriptive, modelled language and supporting resources, for example, これ　は　わたし　の　お父(とう)さん　です。Ken　です。お父(とう)さん　は　やきゅう　が　すきです。お父(とう)さん　は　やさしい　です。
  • creating a display such as a chart, diorama, mini book or digital presentation to showcase elements of their Japanese language learning, for example, ぼく/わたし　の　ふでばこ、ぼく/わたし　の　かばん
  • labelling aspects of their daily routines, selecting captions or attaching word bubbles, including expressions of time, for example, waking in the morning with a clock displaying 七(しち/なな)じ and the words おはようございます。

  VCJAC131 | Languages | Japanese | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Informing

• VCJAC149

  Convey information on specific topics using formats such as oral or digital presentations, displays, diagrams, timelines and guided descriptions

  Elaborations

  • organising and presenting information relating to aspects of Japanese culture, for example, fashion, famous landmarks/icons or festivals, using supporting resources such as sound, visuals or graphics, and providing a structured summary, for example, ふじさん　です。高い　です。そして、ゆうめい　です。かざん　です。or さっぽろ　です。さっぽろ　は　とても　さむい　です。ゆき　が　ふります。ふゆ　に　ゆきまつり　が　あります。
  • creating a profile in digital format of a context, situation or event for a specified audience, such as a virtual tour of the school or classroom for an intending exchange student group or sister school
  • creating a class book or digital display about topics that connect with other curriculum areas and are relevant to their own lives, such as sports, environmental sustainability, transport or health
    

  VCJAC149 | Languages | Japanese | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Informing

• VCJAC152

  Explain aspects of spoken, written and non-verbal communication in Japanese interactions that require interpretation and carry cultural meaning

  Elaborations

  • providing explanations or interpretations of formulaic expressions such as おめでとう used in a range of situations and celebrations, for example, congratulations おめでとう　ございます and birthday wishes おたんじょうび 　おめでとう
  • collecting, using and explaining Japanese words and expressions that do not translate easily into English, such as おかえり、いらっしゃいませ、ごちそうさま
  • demonstrating and explaining elements of non-verbal Japanese communication that require interpretation for non-Japanese speakers, such as hand gestures, eye contact and counting systems
  • experimenting with bilingual dictionaries and/or online translators, considering relative advantages or limitations of each resource

  VCJAC152 | Languages | Japanese | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Translating

• VCJAC001

  Interact with peers and the teacher to socialise and to exchange information about self, personal worlds and immediate environment, and to express feelings, likes and dislikes, using appropriate gestures

  Elaborations

  • exchanging greetings depending on the time of day, for example, おはよう　ございます。こんにちは。, using appropriate titles and terms of address, such as ～先生(せんせい) or Simon さん、 and gestures such as bowing to show respect
  • giving and receiving items using culturally appropriate gestures and language, for example, どうぞ。どうも　ありがとう。
  • exchanging personal details with Japanese-speaking peers via online or virtual forums, for example, providing name, age, school, and language(s) spoken at home
  • introducing themselves (じこしょうかい) using culturally appropriate formulaic expressions and gestures, はじめまして 、どうぞ　よろしく。、 with bowing and appropriate eye contact
  • describing aspects of their personal worlds, for example, friends, family, pets, teachers, school and interests, using expressions such as noun は　adjective　です。わたしの　ともだちは　おもしろい　です。
  • exchanging information about daily or leisure activities or events via face-to-face or online modes of communication such as blogs or virtual conversations, and comparing experiences with those of Japanese-speaking peers, using cohesive devices such as conjunctions when sequencing or elaborating, for example, 日(にち)よう日(び)に　えいがに行(い)きます。それから、かいものを　します。 or すしが好(す)き　です。でも、さしみが　好(す)きじゃない　です。
  • expressing likes and dislikes, for example, スポーツが　好(す)き　です。しゅくだいは　ちょっと…。
  • using formulaic language to express feelings, for example, おなかが　ぺこぺこ　です。つかれました 。さむい　です。どきどき　します。

  VCJAC001 | Languages | Japanese | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Socialising