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• Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages: Learning in Non-Roman Alphabet Languages

  The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority has developed a curriculum for Non-Roman Alphabet languages which will allow these languages to be offered by a Victorian school where there is no specific curriculum available. 

  Diversity of language students

  Understanding the diverse language...

  Overview material | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages

• Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages: Structure

  Sequences of learning

  The Non-Roman Alphabet Languages curriculum recognises that there are different entry points into language learning across F–10, which reflects current language teaching practice.

  There are two possible learning sequences:

  • F–10 sequence for students who begin to...

  Overview material | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages

• VCNRC008

  Translate familiar words or phrases using visual cues or word lists, explaining the meaning of particular words or expressions

  Elaborations

  • comparing words and phrases in the language and in other known languages, observing similarities or differences in terms, for example, the word for ‘mum’ is similar in many languages
  • making comparisons between words in the language and English words, noticing similarities
  • demonstrating to others the ways in which people who speak the language greet each other verbally and non-verbally

  VCNRC008 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Communicating | Translating

• VCNRC006

  Participate in shared imaginative activities and respond through singing, chanting, play-acting and movement

  Elaborations

  • reading shared imaginative texts, repeating words and rehearsed language patterns, and making predictions about the storyline and characters, using cues from the heading, symbols, pictures and words in the text
  • performing songs, chants and rhymes in response to an imaginative text, experimenting with different expressive effects, such as using different voices
  • interacting with a character or puppet in an imaginary situation or setting, for example, Spot the Dog
  • acting out their favourite character or event from a shared story and making simple statements

  VCNRC006 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Communicating | Creating

• VCNRC010

  Reflect on what sounds, looks or appears similar or different to own language and culture when interacting in the language being studied

  Elaborations

  • using expressions and spontaneous exclamations when interacting with peers and noticing differences in the use of language, or voice
  • reflecting on differences in ways of communicating with each other in English and in the language
  • describing how it feels to use the language when, for example, singing a song or hearing the language spoken by others
  • comparing aspects of own and target-language children’s lifestyles, such as when interacting with family members, daily greetings in the family, family meal time

  VCNRC010 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCNRC113

  Consider how cultural identity influences interactions in culturally and linguistically diverse contexts such as Australia

  Elaborations

  • developing an understanding of contemporary life in diverse communities who speak the language being studied, for example, through viewing excerpts from films, and reflecting on similarities and differences to own lifestyle
  • preparing a family tree with information such as languages spoken by family members, significant places/countries, and reflecting on how background can shape identity
  • exploring how cultural identity is manifested in Australian and communities that speak the language being studied, for example, through family occasions, community events and festivals, reflecting on the importance of shared understanding
  • reflecting on the experience of learning and using the language, considering how it may add a further dimension to own sense of identity

  VCNRC113 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCNRC011

  Describe aspects of self, such as family, school/class and language/s, recognising how these are part of one’s identity

  Elaborations

  • identifying self as belonging to family, class or peer groups and representing these relationships through drawing pictures or adding captions to photos
  • identifying languages they speak or are learning or with which they are familiar and stating with whom they speak these languages
  • recognising own use of words, expressions or behaviours that make them who they are, such as words from different languages, ways of celebrating or talking that may not be familiar to other people
  • identifying how cultural symbols reflect identity, such as flags of countries, national costumes, famous buildings and treasures, national emblems, sporting emblems/jerseys, and reflecting on own identity

  VCNRC011 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCNRC111

  Create bilingual texts that draw on the language being studied and English for different purposes, such as menus or product instructions designed for both language contexts

  Elaborations

  • creating a range of bilingual texts to entertain and inform others, such as video clips, cartoons, posters and brochures
  • creating a shared website with a group of students who speak the language, posting items of interest, comments and questions in both the language and English
  • creating a storyboard outline which brings familiar English-speaking characters to contexts from the language being studied
  • creating a glossary of key vocabulary and expressions used in informative and persuasive texts
  • creating bilingual captions for tourist attractions in target language speaking countries or Australia to explain their significance and cultural references, for example, the bush
  • creating bilingual texts to provide information and instructions to others, for example, a bilingual brochure about the school for a visiting group of exchange students
  • creating a menu in the language with footnotes in English about the ingredients

  VCNRC111 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Translating