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• VCCCTR049

  Consider ambiguity and equivocation and how they affect the strength of arguments

  Elaborations

  • identifying phrases or words in an argument that are misleading because they do not contain a single meaning and discussing which meaning serves the argument better
  • discussing why ambiguity and/or equivocation might be deliberately used in a point of view, for example to express humour
  • examining strategies to resolve ambiguities such as declaring a definition or making context clearer

  VCCCTR049 | Capabilities | Critical and Creative Thinking | Levels 9 and 10 | Reasoning

• VCDEC181

  Explore and express own identity and ability to act as a cultural mediator between German speakers and Australians

  Elaborations

  • evaluating own experiences of using and learning German and other languages across diverse contexts over time, for example, through keeping a reflective journal based on questions such as: Wann und warum benutze ich Englisch/Deutsch? Wie fühlte ich mich früher und jetzt als Englisch-, Deutsch-, X-sprechende(r)? Warum ist es wichtig, dass ich eine neue Sprache lerne?
  • analysing the key influences (people and events) on a person’s identity by interviewing an older German speaker or researching the life of a famous person
  • explaining important cultural information that a German-speaking visitor would need to know to behave appropriately on a visit to Australia, such as when participating in a meal with a host family, attending an Australian Rules football or rugby game or a barbecue, for example, in a blog or short film clip
  • developing an annotated digital itinerary of events for a visitor from a German-speaking country to give them a sense of Australian cultural diversity

  VCDEC181 | Languages | German | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCDEC179

  Create bilingual texts which reflect and explain aspects of culture and language for different German-speaking and Australian audiences

  Elaborations

  • creating bilingual digital texts to give advice, for example, to German-speaking tourists about safe travel in the Australian outback
  • explaining the origin, significance, traditions and terms associated with national or local celebrations and events such as Australia Day, the Ashes, Anzac Day, Melbourne Cup, State of Origin
  • creating digital bilingual survival guides on language and etiquette for visitors to Australia or a German-speaking country, providing advice for specific scenarios, for example, at the supermarket, at a party, in the classroom

  VCDEC179 | Languages | German | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Translating

• VCDEC180

  Make choices while using German, recognising own assumptions and responsibility for modifying language and behaviours in relation to different cultural perspectives

  Elaborations

  • exploring the reciprocal nature of intercultural communication, the two-way process of noticing and responding to differences in perceptions, understandings or behaviours, for example, attitudes to interruptions, personal space and physical contact, and degree of formality or directness
  • reflecting on learning and using German, such as breakdowns or breakthroughs in communication, and discussing repair and recovery strategies and insights gained
  • reflecting on and explaining aspects of language and cultural behaviour that need to be modified when communicating in German, evaluating how own language choices may be perceived by German speakers and making adjustments to enhance meaning, for example, the overuse of ‘polite’ phrases such as Können Sie mir bitte … ? and Aber meiner Meinung nach … rather than expressing wishes or responding to a suggestion in a more direct manner
  • challenging own assumptions and offering different perspectives to new language-learning contexts and situations

  VCDEC180 | Languages | German | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCDEC024

  Create a variety of imaginative texts to entertain, convey ideas and express emotions

  Elaborations

  • describing an imagined experience using a familiar text type, for example, a diary entry describing the first day as an exchange student in a German school, or a ‘recipe’ for a great birthday party
  • composing and performing short songs with particular themes or for imagined occasions, for example, Liebe, Ferien, Austausch
  • dramatising a text, for example, performing a poem using a given format, such as Elfchen, a string poem or Konkrete Poesie, or imagining they are the ‘characters’ in a painting and creating a scenario and dialogue
  • creating an imaginative text to entertain a younger audience, such as a picture storybook, puppet play or short film
  • creating a digital persona or avatar in a German-speaking fantasy world, incorporating communicative styles and social behaviours observed in German texts

  VCDEC024 | Languages | German | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Creating

• VCDEC175

  Convey ideas, information and views from multiple sources, using different modes of presentation to suit different audiences and to achieve different purposes

  Elaborations

  • using models of texts such as television news reports and social media to create original texts, and explaining how ideas and information are selected, structured and sequenced to achieve different purposes
  • creating a web page to provide information for young German-speaking job seekers in different regional and cultural contexts (Farmarbeit in Queensland, Kindermädchen im Outback, Küchenhilfe an der Ostküste), using formats such as databases, charts, maps and video clips
  • designing texts pitched to specific age or interest groups, making and explaining choices in relation to vocabulary, structure, and visual and cultural elements, for example, relationship advice for teens, tips for healthier living, local information for backpackers
  • summarising and presenting information related to topics or themes studied in other curriculum areas, using different modes of presentation to cater for different learning styles, for example, using charts, diagrams, recorded spoken commentary or demonstration to explain historical events, ecosystems or recycling

  VCDEC175 | Languages | German | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Informing

• VCDEC171

  Initiate and participate in sustained interactions, using formal and informal registers, to seek and give advice, to describe past events, future aspirations and social issues, and to express and justify opinions

  Elaborations

  • initiating and sustaining conversation by introducing topics, inviting contributions, asking for clarification or confirmation, and expressing agreement or surprise, for example, Was sagt ihr dazu?; Ich bin damit einverstanden; Ist das dein Ernst?; Wie meinen Sie das?
  • sharing personal information and views with peers and adults about family and friends, school and leisure activities, for example, Was machst du gern in deiner Freizeit? Wie finden Sie australischen Fußball? Als Sie jünger waren, haben Sie … ?
  • discussing future plans such as career, family, further education and travel, for example, Ich werde sicher die 12. Klasse zu Ende machen und dann werde ich hoffentlich Zahnmedizin studieren. Es kommt aber auf meine Noten an.
  • asking for advice on issues related to family, friends or school and suggesting possible solutions to others’ problems, for example, Du solltest mit deinem Freund sprechen, weil ... Was würdest du an meiner Stelle machen?
  • exchanging information and opinions with peers about a range of social and cultural issues, for example, blogging about die Schule der Zukunft or the causes and effects of Jugendarbeitslosigkeit, and giving reasons for opinions

  VCDEC171 | Languages | German | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCDEC022

  Present information and opinions in different modes and familiar text types appropriate to audience, context and purpose, applying conventions of text types

  Elaborations

  • presenting information in a range of persuasive and informative texts, such as advertisements, websites and magazine articles, using visual images and/or sound effects to enhance meaning for different target audiences
  • explaining a procedure or practice, using simple language and supporting graphics, materials and gestures, for example, how to play a game or sport, a cooking show segment, or fashion tips
  • creating a web page for young German-speaking travellers looking for work in Australia, indicating different regional employment possibilities and providing key points of information about each region, for example, Farmarbeit in Queensland, Kindermädchen im Outback, Küchenhilfe an der Südküste
  • conveying information, opinions and ideas by aligning choice of language and text structure to topics and themes, for example, using emotive images and captions to highlight issues such as Jugendarbeitslosigkeit, or rap rhythms and slogans to provoke reactions or to entertain

  VCDEC022 | Languages | German | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Informing

• VCDEC176

  Engage with a variety of imaginative texts, analysing the main ideas, values and techniques, and discussing issues and themes, using evidence from the texts to support their views

  Elaborations

  • expressing emotional or aesthetic responses to a range of digital and other texts, such as short stories, poems, cartoons, films and songs, and identifying how mood is created and narrative is developed through language and expression
  • identifying and commenting on techniques and linguistic choices which build action, develop character and position the reader, using modelled descriptive and analytic language
  • comparing lyrics, themes and styles of popular German- and English-language songs, and tracking similarities and differences in genres and modes of expression, for example, by comparing winners of popular television singing competitions in Europe and Australia
  • investigating popular films, books or computer games in German and English to identify common themes and issues in contemporary imaginative texts
  • analysing an imaginative text for the descriptive language and literary devices used in reference to a character, place or event to consider how they are portrayed

  VCDEC176 | Languages | German | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Creating

• VCDEC020

  Develop classroom language to contribute to structured discussions and monitor learning by giving and following instructions and advice, making suggestions, asking questions for clarification, and expressing agreement or disagreement

  Elaborations

  • stating a problem and asking for advice, for example, Ich habe mein Passwort vergessen. Was soll ich machen? Wie lernt man am besten Vokabeln?
  • discussing and sharing learning strategies, for example, Lerne jeden Tag zehn neue Wörter! Ich lerne Vokabeln am besten, wenn ich sie in einem Satz schreibe.
  • participating in classroom activities and discussions to manage shared learning experiences, considering and commenting on the contributions and views of others, for example, Ja, das stimmt. Sie hat Recht. Ich bin anderer Meinung.

  VCDEC020 | Languages | German | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCDEC019

  Interact with others to make decisions and solve problems to complete tasks such as obtaining goods or services, and negotiate with peers to take individual and/or collective action

  Elaborations

  • sharing suggestions with peers to organise class displays and events such as a German Kabarett or Karneval (Wer organisiert die Musik?; Wir können Poster machen), and agreeing or disagreeing with a suggestion, for example, Gute Idee!; Das ist/wäre super/blöd!
  • participating in scenarios related to travelling or living in a German-speaking country, for example, staying with a host family or using transport
  • completing tasks involving authentic or simulated transactions, such as shopping for clothes or comparing similar offers for goods in online catalogues on German-language internet sites, for example, Ich möchte diese Hose anprobieren. Haben Sie Größe 38?; 30 Euro? Das ist sehr preiswert.
  • completing an application form for services such as online memberships or for opportunities such as student exchange programs or scholarships, and explaining reasons for applying
  • discussing and negotiating a resolution to a problem, such as a disagreement with a parent, sibling or classmate about having to share a room or computer (Was soll ich tun? Ich kann es nicht haben, wenn … .), or making a complaint about unsatisfactory goods or services (Ich habe eine vegetarische Pizza bestellt, aber … .; Die Hose ist die falsche Gröβe. Ich möchte mein Geld zurück.

  VCDEC019 | Languages | German | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCDEC172

  Engage in a range of shared activities such as managing events and arguing for a course of action by persuading others to change their opinion and/or behaviour

  Elaborations

  • organising a real or simulated forum to raise awareness of environmental, social or ethical issues such as persuading fellow students to act in a more environmentally friendly or socially aware manner, for example, Was können wir für die Umwelt machen? Wie kann man den Obdachlosen/Asylanten helfen?
  • creating a collaborative communications project, for example, via social media or a daily news segment for a community television or radio station, using appropriate terms to introduce, identify and summarise, for example, Wir ihr alle wisst… Es ist nötig, dass wir… Wollt ihr auch nicht…?
  • applying for opportunities such as student exchange programs or scholarships, giving details of education, work experience, skills and interests such as in a Lebenslauf or by writing a formal letter to apply for a position, using appropriate language conventions, for example, Sehr geehrte/r … ; Mit freundlichen Grüßen; Ich bin für diese Position geeignet, da ich… .
  • role-playing formal/informal negotiations, for example, a teacher/parent and teenager resolving a disagreement about Ausgehen, Freunde or Noten in der Schule
  • participating in a simulated Vorstellungsgespräch, persuading a prospective employer of their suitability for a part-time job

  VCDEC172 | Languages | German | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCDEC021

  Access and analyse information, feelings and opinions in a range of digital, print and multimodal texts

  Elaborations

  • listening to and viewing short informative texts such as television news items (Deutsche Welle), promotional videos or documentaries, and using tools such as guided note-taking or a concept map to extract key information to reuse in own texts
  • gathering information from appropriate sources about a topic of interest, for example, use of technology, healthy lifestyles, or aspects of life in German-speaking countries (sporting clubs, travel and holiday destinations)
  • compiling and comparing information and views/opinions from a range of spoken or written reports, for example, from interviews and evaluation forms related to a Schüleraustausch or Arbeitspraktikum
  • listening to, reading or viewing interviews with ordinary people, sports stars, musicians, environmentalists or politicians, and summarising and recording information and opinions, for example, writing a journal entry or blog describing a typical day and working conditions in a particular profession
  • using print and digital resources such as dictionaries, grammar references and encyclopaedias to support comprehension and research

  VCDEC021 | Languages | German | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Informing

• VCDEC023

  Respond to a range of contemporary and traditional imaginative texts (including excerpts) by summarising, reorganising, expressing reactions and opinions, or modifying aspects

  Elaborations

  • listening to, reading and viewing digital and other texts such as songs, stories, television programs and films with subtitles, and responding by expressing views or by modifying key aspects, for example, creating a new scene, continuing the story, re-creating a video clip using parody, role-playing an interview with a character, or retelling or performing the text from the perspective of one of the minor characters
  • comparing contemporary German and Australian music by reading music blogs or online magazines, viewing video clips and listening to music stations, and identifying similarities and differences in expression, themes and styles of performance
  • writing a review of a film, television episode or performance for an entertainment guide
  • comparing Australian and German examples of a particular television genre for cultural and stylistic similarities and differences, such as the German and Australian versions of Top Gear, The X Factor/Deutschland sucht den Superstar or Home and Away/Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten’

  VCDEC023 | Languages | German | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Creating

• VCDEC174

  Investigate, synthesise and evaluate information from different perspectives on local and global issues, identifying how context and culture affect how information is presented

  Elaborations

  • analysing and explaining how spoken, written and digital texts convey cultural as well as factual information, for example, regional news headlines, local community announcements, advertisements, notices in public spaces
  • researching a topic of global significance, such as Umweltprobleme, Armut or Denglish, and identifying and explaining how texts reflect different perspectives and priorities
  • comparing and analysing advertisements produced in different countries for Stellenangebote or an item such as a mobile phone, soft drink or fast food, considering why particular images have been selected for the advertisements and why, and identifying both culture-specific and universal features
  • analysing reports of an event from multiple sources to identify different perspectives and interpretations, for example, statements from the victim of and witnesses to a crime

  VCDEC174 | Languages | German | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Informing

• VCDEC026

  Create bilingual texts such as captions, glossaries or footnotes to interpret cultural and linguistic aspects of texts

  Elaborations

  • providing bilingual captions for images of scenes from Australia and German-speaking countries to explain cultural aspects, for example, bush, forest, mountain, beach or city images
  • creating websites or printed guides for international students intending to attend Australian schools, highlighting key terms and expressions associated with traditions, curricula, schedules or routines, and including footnotes as necessary
  • providing vocabulary lists and annotated cultural explanations for German-speaking visitors to events such as Australian sports days, swimming carnivals or family barbecues, explaining terms such as ‘BYO (food/chair)’
  • creating English captions, commentaries or subtitles for German multimodal texts to explain cultural and linguistic aspects

  VCDEC026 | Languages | German | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Translating

• VCDEC178

  Interpret and/or translate German and English texts, identifying and explaining culture-specific aspects and expressions that do not translate easily

  Elaborations

  • viewing excerpts of German/English subtitled films, evaluating the effectiveness of the translations, and explaining aspects of culture
  • comparing, analysing and explaining German and English idiomatic expressions, finding ways to convey the meaning and cultural significance, such as by paraphrasing, for example, Ich verstehe nur Bahnhof, wenn ich überhaupt nichts verstehen kann.
  • experimenting with the translation of popular German expressions or idioms, for example, Du spinnst! schwarzfahren, and explaining the potential for misunderstanding
  • examining German versions of equivalent English texts, such as traditional tales and legends, advertisements, songs and jokes, and analysing linguistic and cultural differences, and translation challenges and solutions

  VCDEC178 | Languages | German | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Translating

• VCDEC177

  Create a variety of imaginative texts using different devices such as imagery and sound effects to engage a range of audiences

  Elaborations

  • using a familiar text type such as a social media post or a blog to describe an imagined experience such as their first day as an exchange student in a German-speaking community
  • composing a journal entry from the perspective of a teenager living in a different time and/or place, for example, im Jahr 2050, in der Kriegszeit, Berlin 1989
  • composing and performing poems, songs, monologues or dialogues to evoke amusement, sympathy or surprise, for example, selecting appropriate imagery and experimenting with onomatopoeia
  • creating performances that reflect on significant German or Australian celebrations or historical events, for example, Tag der Deutschen Einheit, Schweizer Bundestag, Maifeiertag, National Sorry Day, Anzac Day
  • creating texts with various settings, characters and events, such as animated stories, games or short films, using a range of devices to entertain

  VCDEC177 | Languages | German | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Creating

• VCDEC027

  Interact with a range of German speakers and texts, being aware of audience and context, and recognising that intercultural communication involves shared responsibility for meaning-making

  Elaborations

  • exploring the reciprocal nature of intercultural communication, the two-way process of noticing and responding to differences in perceptions, understandings or behaviours such as the degree of formality or directness
  • reflecting in discussions or journals on critical incidents in the course of learning and using German, for example, breakdowns or breakthroughs in communication, and discussing repair and recovery strategies and insights gained
  • reflecting on how language choices might be interpreted by German speakers and making adjustments to help convey intended meaning, for example, more often using the generalised pronoun man or a passive construction rather than du/wir/sie or (alle) Leute
  • considering how own cultural practices, values and body language may be interpreted by German peers, for example, personal space and physical contact, personal and family habits and behaviours
  • exploring and challenging own assumptions and offering different perspectives to new situations/learning/language, including challenging stereotypes, for example, by making video clips of cultural bloopers an Australian visitor to a German-speaking country might make, and vice versa

  VCDEC027 | Languages | German | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCDEC018

  Initiate and maintain interactions with peers and adults by seeking and offering ideas, opinions and feelings as well as information related to relationships, school experience, community and future plans

  Elaborations

  • participating in conversations using strategies to sustain interactions, such as asking for repetition, clarification and confirmation, for example, Wiederholen Sie die Frage, bitte! Was bedeutet das? Meinen Sie… ?
  • discussing and giving opinions on aspects of school life, such as timetables, subjects, teachers and uniforms, for example, Wann haben wir montags Deutsch?; Ich finde Mathe interessant, aber meine Mathelehrerin ist sehr streng. Und du, findest du Mathe auch interessant?
  • exchanging personal information and views in digital communications with peers about their school, family and friends, for example, Ich finde meine Schule sehr gut, obwohl… ; Ich komme gut mit meinem Bruder aus, weil … .
  • describing own Wohnort and commenting on advantages and disadvantages of living there, such as whether there are sporting or shopping facilities nearby, for example, Ich wohne gern auf dem Land. Es gibt in der Nähe einen Fluss und einen Fußballplatz. Leider haben wir kein Kino. Gibt es einen Supermarkt, wo du wohnst?
  • recounting events and describing activities and personal experiences from the past, for example, Gestern Abend hat Bayern-Műnchen gegen Mainz gewonnen. Hast du das Spiel gesehen?; Wir sind in den Ferien zum Strand gefahren.
  • comparing own characteristics, weaknesses and strengths with those of others, and describing the ideal friend, for example, Ich bin fleiβig, unabhängig und abenteuerlustig. Leider bin ich aber auch stur und unordentlich.; Ein guter Freund muss treu und ehrlich sein.
  • posing and responding to questions, such as about future plans and aspirations, for example, Was wirst du in den Ferien machen? Wir werden zu Hause bleiben.; Was sind deine Zukunftspläne? Nach der 12. Klasse werde ich vielleicht Betriebswirtschaft studieren. Und du, was hast du vor?

  VCDEC018 | Languages | German | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Socialising