VCITU076
Analyse the ways in which choices in everyday language use reflect cultural practices and values
Elaborations
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understanding the significance of cultural concepts and how these relate to social conventions and are reflected in language use, for example, Salute! Cin Cin! Buon appetito!
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observing the connection between some names and regional and family connections or religion
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discussing culturally significant concepts encountered in texts (for example, Fare la passeggiata. Fare bella figura. Andare a trovare qualcuno) and making comparisons with Australian culture
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analysing the meaning and use of proverbs and sayings (for example, l’abito non fa il monaco) and considering equivalents in English and other languages
VCITU076 | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Understanding | Role of language and culture