Years 9 to 10
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ASLANHIN7_10Y910
Years 9 to 10 Hindi Achievement Standard
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Achievement standard (as ACARA publishes it)
Achievement standard
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By the end of Year 10, students initiate and sustain Hindi language to exchange and compare ideas and experiences about their own and others’ personal worlds. They communicate using non-verbal, spoken and written language to collaborate, plan and reflect on activities and events. They interpret and analyse information and ideas in texts and demonstrate understanding of different perspectives. They synthesise information and respond in Hindi or English, adjusting language to convey meaning and to suit context, purpose and audience. They use structures and features of spoken and written Hindi to create texts.
Students apply features and conventions of spoken Hindi to enhance fluency. They select and apply knowledge of language conventions, structures and features to interact, make meaning and create texts. They support discussion of structures and features of texts, using metalanguage. They reflect on their own language use and cultural identity, and draw on their experience of learning Hindi, to discuss how this learning influences their ideas and ways of communicating.
Years 7 to 10 sequence
The 9 achievement standard statements
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By the end of Year 10, students initiate and sustain Hindi language to exchange and compare ideas and experiences about their own and others’ personal worlds.
Content descriptorAC9LH10EC01 Communicating meaning in Hindi
initiate and sustain interactions in familiar and some unfamiliar contexts to exchange ideas, opinions and experiences about their own and others’ personal worlds
Elaborations (9)
- Elaboration initiating and sustaining conversation, using pauses or silence to indicate consideration of what has been said and responding respectfully to different views, for example, मेरे विचार में… ऐसा लगता है कि… गौर तलब है कि… हमें ध्यान रखना चाहिए… यह विवादास्पद है; लेकिन वास्तव में; मेरा मानना है, वास्तविकता यह है कि इस बात पर मैं आप से बिलकुल सहमत नहीं हूँ l
- Elaboration participating in informal conversations and explaining or justifying a position in relation to personal and social issues such as युवाओं का स्वास्थ्य; पारिवारिक रिश्ते; संयुक्त परिवार या एकल परिवार; आयोजित विवाह या प्रेम विवाह and describing personal learning strategies using statements such as लिखित अभ्यास से मेरी हिन्दी में सुधार हुआ है।
- Elaboration supporting views and opinions and maintaining focus of discussion using a variety of communication skills, for example, तो, उदाहरण के लिए, तदनुसार, आम तौर पर, दूसरे शब्दों में, विशेष रूप से, इस प्रकार, इसलिये, आप इस विषय में क्या सोचते हैं? क्या आप इसे विस्तार में समझाने की कृपा करेँगे? तुम समझ रहे हो न मैं क्या कह रहा हूँ l मेरी राय में…… मेरे कहने का अर्थ है ... आपको नहीं लगता कि… मेरा सुझाव तो यही है कि…
- Elaboration exchanging information with peers in Hindi-speaking contexts such as emails or secure online forums, about aspects of school, youth lifestyle and social issues, using comparisons when expressing thoughts and ideas, for example, आप किस तरह का संगीत सुनना पसंद करते हैं।, आज कल कौन-सा संगीत ज़्यादा लोक-प्रिय हैं।
- Elaboration communicating with their ‘future or past self’ and sharing their thoughts and opinions about being bilingual and how it has enriched or benefitted their life or impacted their identity, for example, हिन्दी बोलने में सक्षम होने से आपको किस प्रकार मदद मिली है? इससे मुझे भारत में अपने परिवार के साथ बात करने और वहां नौकरी पाने में मदद की है।
- Elaboration sharing details about past experiences and events of significance such as holidays, special events and travel using descriptive language, for example, पिछले साल मैं अपने माता पिता के साथ राष्ट्रीय संग्रहालय देखने गया और वहाँ स्वदेशी कलाकृतिओं को देख कर बहुत प्रभावित हुआ l कल एक कवि सम्मेलन का सफल मंचन करने के लिए मेरी काफी सराहना की गई।
- Elaboration sharing personal thoughts and experiences with peers about milestones, events and interests, and incorporating language to express emotions and responses such as approval, gratitude, regret and appreciation, for example, मुझे यह जानकर अफ़सोस हुआ कि ... काश मैंने परीक्षा के लिए और अधिक अध्ययन किया होता। तुम्हारी सहायता सराहनीय है।
- Elaboration interacting in spontaneous hypothetical situations relating to travel, such as losing property, catching public transport, asking for recommendations, complaining about services, for example, क्या आपको आस-पास कोई भोजनालय का पता है जो पारंपरिक भारतीय भोजन देता हो ।
- Elaboration playing a truth and lie game with peers relating to their personal worlds, past experiences or future aspirations, taking turns to guess the true statements and the lie, for example, मेरे पास २ पालतू साँप हैं ।, जब मैं १० साल का था तब मेरा हाथ टूट गया था।, मैं कभी विदेश नहीं गया। आपके पास दो पालतू सांप नहीं हैं!
Content descriptorAC9LH10EC02 Communicating meaning in Hindi
use Hindi language in exchanges to question, offer opinions and compare and discuss ideas
Elaborations (6)
- Elaboration engaging in a social interaction with peers and teachers, for example, accepting and declining invitations, making excuses and apologising, using appropriate protocols such as forms of politeness and respect
- Elaboration interacting in class routines by requesting, advising and apologising, or clarifying meanings and instructions, मुझे देर से आने कि लिए माफ़ कीजिये, हम अभी क्या कर रहे हैं।
- Elaboration discussing aspects of school and home life, for example, opinions about school or family rules, expectations and subjects or extra-curricular activities offered in Indian and/or Australian schools
- Elaboration contributing to debates and discussions on current social topics and issues using modelled language, for example, overpopulation, public or private education, caste and class system, using active listening skills, asking for and providing elaboration and expressing agreement or disagreement, for example, आप बिलकुल सही कह रहे हैं। इस विषय पर मैं आप से बिल्कुल सहमत नहीं हूँ।
- Elaboration participating in a mock interview for a part-time job or volunteer work, answering questions and discussing ideas, for example, आप यहाँ क्यों काम करना चाहते हैं?, क्या आपके पास कॉफ़ी की दुकान में काम करना का अनुभव हैं।
- Elaboration participating in class discussions or activities to express opinions and reflect on those of others, for example, in a game of ‘4 corners’, where students move according to their opinion and then respond to others in opposing corners, मैं आपका मत समझता हूँ परन्तु मैं आप से सहमत नहीं हूँ ।
They communicate using non-verbal, spoken and written language to collaborate, plan and reflect on activities and events.
Content descriptorAC9LH10EC02 Communicating meaning in Hindi
use Hindi language in exchanges to question, offer opinions and compare and discuss ideas
Elaborations (6)
- Elaboration engaging in a social interaction with peers and teachers, for example, accepting and declining invitations, making excuses and apologising, using appropriate protocols such as forms of politeness and respect
- Elaboration interacting in class routines by requesting, advising and apologising, or clarifying meanings and instructions, मुझे देर से आने कि लिए माफ़ कीजिये, हम अभी क्या कर रहे हैं।
- Elaboration discussing aspects of school and home life, for example, opinions about school or family rules, expectations and subjects or extra-curricular activities offered in Indian and/or Australian schools
- Elaboration contributing to debates and discussions on current social topics and issues using modelled language, for example, overpopulation, public or private education, caste and class system, using active listening skills, asking for and providing elaboration and expressing agreement or disagreement, for example, आप बिलकुल सही कह रहे हैं। इस विषय पर मैं आप से बिल्कुल सहमत नहीं हूँ।
- Elaboration participating in a mock interview for a part-time job or volunteer work, answering questions and discussing ideas, for example, आप यहाँ क्यों काम करना चाहते हैं?, क्या आपके पास कॉफ़ी की दुकान में काम करना का अनुभव हैं।
- Elaboration participating in class discussions or activities to express opinions and reflect on those of others, for example, in a game of ‘4 corners’, where students move according to their opinion and then respond to others in opposing corners, मैं आपका मत समझता हूँ परन्तु मैं आप से सहमत नहीं हूँ ।
Content descriptorAC9LH10EC03 Communicating meaning in Hindi
use non-verbal, spoken and written exchanges to discuss, plan and reflect on activities, events and experiences with peers
Elaborations (6)
- Elaboration participating in real or simulated transactions that involve buying and selling, for example, bidding for an item online, ordering food for a class celebration, negotiating purchases of learning resources, or conducting a market stall, for example, आपकी पसंद क्या है? हम कितना खर्च कर सकते हैं? हम में से कितने लोग इसे चुनेगें?
- Elaboration negotiating roles and responsibilities for the planning, filming and editing of a short documentary on aspects of their shared school experience, for example, मेरा समुदाय, श्रमिक दिवस, स्वतंत्रता दिवस, बैसाखी, भारत का शास्त्रीय संगीत, बॉलीवुड फिल्मों का इतिहास, ऑस्ट्रेलिया के दर्शनीय स्था
- Elaboration organising a campaign or designing resources such as website posts, press releases or flyers to promote action and raise awareness about social or environmental issues, for example, आवासहीनता, पशु क्रूरता, आपातकालीन सहायता, पर्यावरण परिवर्तन, आप्रवासन, प्रौद्योगिकी और बेरोज़गारी, and discussing strategies for responding to possible challenges
- Elaboration organising a real or simulated interview with a local celebrity or significant Hindi-speaking community member, researching the person’s achievements, and discussing with peers the appropriate questions to ask and how to present the information
- Elaboration participating in real or simulated excursions to cultural sites or exhibitions, for example, famous museums and places of worship, sharing responsibility for different elements of a multimodal report about the experience
- Elaboration organising and completing the necessary preparation for an event such as the end of year dance, an excursion, fundraiser, winter sleep out or camp, keeping a weekly journal about the process, what they are learning, what they need to do, and writing a reflection statement after the event, considering what they may do differently next time
They interpret and analyse information and ideas in texts and demonstrate understanding of different perspectives.
Content descriptorAC9LH10EC04 Communicating meaning in Hindi
interpret information, ideas and perspectives in a wide range of spoken, written and multimodal texts and respond appropriately to cultural context, purpose and audience
Elaborations (11)
- Elaboration researching different perspectives of a selected issue, for example, प्रदूषण, जनसँख्या, भेदभाव, presented in different media outlets, such as news sites or specialty magazines and using the information as stimulus for in-class or online debates or opinion pieces
- Elaboration obtaining information from advertisements, reports or travel brochures, using facts from the texts to respond in different ways, for example, inviting a friend on a shopping outing, persuading parents to allow them to attend a concert or creating a holiday itinerary
- Elaboration listening to popular Hindi songs or viewing music videos and summarising key ideas or messages and comparing these with songs and music videos that appeal to young people in Australia
- Elaboration listening to or reading First Nations Australian authors’ stories in English, and creating an author profile in Hindi
- Elaboration examining a variety of resources to prepare multimodal presentations on aspects of Indian lifestyles and cultural practices and compare and contrast with their own experiences, for example fashion, regional food and music
- Elaboration collecting examples of positive news or success stories related to their school, homes or local community, for example, sporting achievements or successful fundraising, and sharing their findings in formats such as digital displays or newsletter contributions
- Elaboration comparing the style, themes and language associated with different musical genres, for example, patriotic music such as राष्ट्रीय गान and सारे जहाँ से अच्छा, film songs or advertising jingles
- Elaboration presenting information collected from print and digital sources on a topic such as regional food specialities, for example, creating a glossary of terms by categories such as herbs and spices मसाले, हल्दी, धनिया, फल, सब्जियाँ, सूखे मेवे
- Elaboration discussing the enduring influence of classical fables and legends in passing on cultural values through allegory and storytelling, for example, by identifying classical references to describe personal traits or qualities, as in सत्यवादी हरिश्चन्द्र, श्रवण कुमार
- Elaboration discussing basic elements of traditional forms of Hindi literature by significant writers, such as मुँशी प्रेमचंद, कबीर, हरिवंश राय बच्चन, महादेवी वर्मा
- Elaboration comparing story lines and characterisation in popular Hindi and English language television shows, traditional folktales or cartoons, such as चाचा चौधरी; बहादुर नागराज, and identifying elements of commonality such as loss, love or loyalty
They synthesise information and respond in Hindi or English, adjusting language to convey meaning and to suit context, purpose and audience.
Content descriptorAC9LH10EC04 Communicating meaning in Hindi
interpret information, ideas and perspectives in a wide range of spoken, written and multimodal texts and respond appropriately to cultural context, purpose and audience
Elaborations (11)
- Elaboration researching different perspectives of a selected issue, for example, प्रदूषण, जनसँख्या, भेदभाव, presented in different media outlets, such as news sites or specialty magazines and using the information as stimulus for in-class or online debates or opinion pieces
- Elaboration obtaining information from advertisements, reports or travel brochures, using facts from the texts to respond in different ways, for example, inviting a friend on a shopping outing, persuading parents to allow them to attend a concert or creating a holiday itinerary
- Elaboration listening to popular Hindi songs or viewing music videos and summarising key ideas or messages and comparing these with songs and music videos that appeal to young people in Australia
- Elaboration listening to or reading First Nations Australian authors’ stories in English, and creating an author profile in Hindi
- Elaboration examining a variety of resources to prepare multimodal presentations on aspects of Indian lifestyles and cultural practices and compare and contrast with their own experiences, for example fashion, regional food and music
- Elaboration collecting examples of positive news or success stories related to their school, homes or local community, for example, sporting achievements or successful fundraising, and sharing their findings in formats such as digital displays or newsletter contributions
- Elaboration comparing the style, themes and language associated with different musical genres, for example, patriotic music such as राष्ट्रीय गान and सारे जहाँ से अच्छा, film songs or advertising jingles
- Elaboration presenting information collected from print and digital sources on a topic such as regional food specialities, for example, creating a glossary of terms by categories such as herbs and spices मसाले, हल्दी, धनिया, फल, सब्जियाँ, सूखे मेवे
- Elaboration discussing the enduring influence of classical fables and legends in passing on cultural values through allegory and storytelling, for example, by identifying classical references to describe personal traits or qualities, as in सत्यवादी हरिश्चन्द्र, श्रवण कुमार
- Elaboration discussing basic elements of traditional forms of Hindi literature by significant writers, such as मुँशी प्रेमचंद, कबीर, हरिवंश राय बच्चन, महादेवी वर्मा
- Elaboration comparing story lines and characterisation in popular Hindi and English language television shows, traditional folktales or cartoons, such as चाचा चौधरी; बहादुर नागराज, and identifying elements of commonality such as loss, love or loyalty
Content descriptorAC9LH10EC05 Communicating meaning in Hindi
apply strategies to interpret and translate non-verbal, spoken and written interactions and texts to convey meaning and intercultural understanding in familiar and unfamiliar contexts
Elaborations (10)
- Elaboration recording and transcribing short conversations between family members or friends from Hindi into English, and vice versa, recording words or phrases that are difficult to translate
- Elaboration translating proverbs such as दूर के ढोल सुहावने, examining literal translations for cultural information and identifying English-language proverbs that approximate the ideas behind the words
- Elaboration discussing how translation sometimes involves literal decoding of word-for-word meaning and sometimes involves interpreting meaning and finding equivalent forms in the other language, and considering why one language may use more words than another to communicate a particular meaning
- Elaboration evaluating the effectiveness of electronic translators, for example, comparing back-translations of short texts or formulaic phrases, identifying instances of non-equivalence, and noticing the potential misunderstandings of literal translation
- Elaboration interpreting the significance of terms or phrases that sometimes involve cultural meaning that cannot be translated or may carry specific cultural connotations which might be unfamiliar when translated into English, for example, साला, बहु, दलाल
- Elaboration reflecting on the importance of non-verbal elements of communication, such as hand gestures, head movements and facial expressions, and how these are sometimes used to mean different things in different cultures
- Elaboration considering reasons for the trend among young Hindi speakers to use abbreviated English words, for example, funda (fundamental), despo (desperate), enthu (enthusiastic), comparing with the use of abbreviations such as ‘arvo’, ‘brekkie’, ‘footy’, ‘barbie’ in Australian English
- Elaboration identifying elements of successful interaction when communicating with speakers of Hindi, for example, being responsive and flexible, picking up on cues that indicate misunderstanding, respecting different perspectives and traditions
- Elaboration identifying differences in communication strategies such as the use of pauses or silence when using Hindi compared with English, for example, to show disapproval, respect for older people or waiting for consensus or their turn to speak
- Elaboration reporting on moments of intercultural miscommunication when using Hindi, discussing possible reasons why they happened, repair and recovery strategies and what they learnt from these experiences
They use structures and features of spoken and written Hindi to create texts.
Content descriptorAC9LH10EC06 Communicating meaning in Hindi
create spoken, written and multimodal, informative and imaginative texts, selecting vocabulary, expressions, grammatical structures and textual conventions for familiar and some unfamiliar contexts and purposes, to engage different audiences
Elaborations (10)
- Elaboration composing promotional or persuasive texts for audiences such as peers, younger children, parents or authorities in order to argue a case or establish a position on an issue, for example, प्रदूषण के प्रभाव, पढ़ाई और मनोरंजन में तालमेल, पौष्टिक आहार और स्वास्थ्य
- Elaboration creating a multimodal resource to introduce prospective Hindi-speaking tourists or recent migrants to different aspects of Australian life such as cultural and linguistic diversity, city/local attractions, animals, dangers, and outback exploration, for example, ऑस्ट्रेलिया एक बहुसांस्कृतिक देश हैं ।, यहाँ बहुत खतरनाक जानवर हैं, जैसे कि जहरीले साँप और मकड़ियाँ।
- Elaboration creating bilingual stories or adapting an existing resource such as a traditional story by designing, illustrating and captioning texts using expressive and imaginative language to capture character and emotion to suit a different kind of audience such as young people in today’s society
- Elaboration writing a journal entry, or contributing to a school newsletter in Hindi reflecting on the impact of a visit to a significant cultural location on a First Nations Country/Place, and, with permission, referring to cultural knowledge of the site
- Elaboration writing the first, middle or last part of a text in the genre of their choice, and exchanging with peers to write the missing sections following the same style, themes and conventions, for example, मेरे सपनों की छुट्टियां..., अगर मेरे पास सुपर पावर होती..., प्रिय डायरी...
- Elaboration creating a digital profile of a significant member of the wider Hindi-speaking world, using information collected from online research, documentaries or published interviews, for example, a philosopher, poet and writer such as Rabindranath Tagore, a film music composer and musician such as O.P. Nayyar, a chef, artist or sporting figure
- Elaboration creating a spoken commentary on traditional games such as कबड्डी or खो-खो, sports or an event such as an India-Australia cricket match, music festival or fashion show, using modelled language and style that characterise these text genres, for example, यह लाल पोषक क्या जबरदस्त लग रही है!
- Elaboration creating a profile of a particular group or community, for example, a collection of mini biographies of class members, family or friendship groups, including details such as personal achievements, special memories and interests, मेरे दादाजी को सर्वश्रेठ लेखक का पुरस्कार मिला हैं।
- Elaboration creating leaflets or slogans to raise awareness of social or environmental issues in Hindi-speaking communities, for example, स्वच्छ भारत; छोटा परिवार - सुखी परिवार; बेटी बचाओ-बेटी पढ़ाओ
- Elaboration using descriptive and evocative language to create an imagined scene, event or interaction designed to create a strong emotional response, such as fear, relief, anticipation or amazement, for example, मैंने जब लाटरी जीती तो मेरा जीवन ही बदल गया
Students apply features and conventions of spoken Hindi to enhance fluency.
Content descriptorAC9LH10EU01 Understanding language and culture
apply features of the Hindi sound system, including pitch, rhythm, stress, pronunciation and intonation, and show how these are represented in familiar and some unfamiliar contexts
Elaborations (7)
- Elaboration applying the rules of Hindi pronunciation, spelling, punctuation and intonation, and using prior phonic knowledge to predict sound
- Elaboration distinguishing the difference between unaspirated and aspirated sounds and practising aloud, for example, क – करना, ख – खाना
- Elaboration recognising how words can be formed from base words and understanding how prefixes and suffixes change the meaning of words, for example, जीव, सजीव, जीवंत and the impact this has on pronunciation
- Elaboration understanding regular and irregular elements of spoken and written Hindi, such as the influence of accents and expression on pronunciation and spelling, for example, the use of वो in spoken Hindi in place of वह in written Hindi
- Elaboration listening to a range of audio texts such as station or airport announcements or recorded phone messages and responding to challenges associated with clarity, accent and pace in spoken texts
- Elaboration practising tongue twisters in Hindi to develop speed, confidence and fluency, such as खड़क सिंह के खड़कने से खड़कती हैं खिड़कियां, खिड़कियों के खड़कने से खड़कता है खड़क सिंह
- Elaboration recognising the ever-changing nature of spoken language and how it is influenced by local customs, cultures and regional languages, for example, the addition of honorifics such as ताई to women’s names by Marathi speakers and देवी to married women’s names by Biharis
They select and apply knowledge of language conventions, structures and features to interact, make meaning and create texts.
Content descriptorAC9LH10EU02 Understanding language and culture
select and use structures and features of the Hindi grammatical and writing systems to enhance meaning and create spoken, written and multimodal texts
Elaborations (12)
- Elaboration applying punctuation conventions, for example, full stop, comma, exclamation mark, brackets, apostrophe, speech marks and question marks
- Elaboration understanding spelling and writing of unfamiliar words and basic joining (सन्धि) rules, such as इ+आ = ए
- Elaboration linking ideas in sentences using conjunctions such as राम ने खाना खाया और सो गया।
- Elaboration indicating situations and events by using past, present and future tense forms such as जाता था, जाता हूँ, जाऊँगा and using a range of tenses in complex sentences, for example, पिछले वर्ष जैसे हमने होली का त्योहार मनाया था, उसी प्रकार इस वर्ष भी हम होली का त्योहार धूमधाम से मनाएंगे।
- Elaboration using cardinal and ordinal numbers for a range of purposes, for example, आधा, चौथाई, एक तिहाई, सैंकड़ों, हज़ारों, तीन गुणा
- Elaboration using comparative and superlative forms of adjectives, for example, राजस्थान भारत का सबसे बड़ा और विशाल राज्य हैं।
- Elaboration using a range of interrogatives and questioning techniques to make formal and informal requests and obtain specific information, for example, आपकी किताबें कहाँ हैं?, यह डिब्बा कैसे खुलेगा?, वहाँ कौन खड़ा हैं ?
- Elaboration using participles (पदबंध): डूबती हुई नाव – imperfect, डूबी हुई नाव – perfect, रोते हुए, लिखते हुए – adverbial present, वह लड़की का हाथ पकड़े हुए था, वाला – adverbial past, सब्जी वाला, डिब्बे वाला – as participle
- Elaboration using a range of adverbs of time, place and frequency in a variety of sentences, such as आज, ऊपर, हमेशा
- Elaboration understanding the function and use of case (कारक), for example, ने, को, से, के लिए, में, पर
- Elaboration understanding that words from different registers may be used in various contexts for related concepts such as इंसाफ़ and न्याय
- Elaboration extending knowledge of the use of the active and passive voice according to context, for example, राम उर्दू लिख रहा है। उर्दू लिखी जा रही है।
They support discussion of structures and features of texts, using metalanguage.
Content descriptorAC9LH10EU03 Understanding language and culture
reflect on and evaluate Hindi texts, using metalanguage to discuss language structures and features
Elaborations (7)
- Elaboration recognising the significance and cultural importance of features of different types of texts in Hindi and English, such as forms of address or language associated with rituals or celebrations, and understanding how these vary according to the context, occasion and intended audience such as आदरणीय, पूज्य, मान्यवर, महोदय (formal) प्रिय मित्र (informal)
- Elaboration identifying the intended purpose and audience of texts by analysing language features and text structures, such as colourful expressive and persuasive language in advertisements compared with economical and factual language in product labelling or signage, and applying their understanding to the creation of their own texts
- Elaboration comparing the language used in invitations, for example, a wedding or engagement versus a message to a friend, for example, मोहन और गीता की सगाई के शुभ अवसर पर आपकी परिवार सहित उपस्थिति प्रार्थनीय है। क्या तुम... के दिन… समय मुझे मिल सकते हो?
- Elaboration building and expanding metalanguage to describe grammatical concepts and to organise learning resources such as verb charts, vocabulary lists and parts of speech such as pronouns, adverbs and adjectives
- Elaboration recognising language features of Hindi and English versions of genres such as news headlines or school reports, noticing differences that appear to be culturally significant
- Elaboration noticing and explaining differences in text structure and grammar between formal and informal Hindi and English use, for example, between the structure of a business letter and an informal email, आपको सूचित किया जाता है..., मैं तुम्हें बताता हूँ...
- Elaboration analysing persuasive texts such as advertisements, slogans or speeches, recognising the use of rhetorical devices and emotive language to engage the intended audience
They reflect on their own language use and cultural identity, and draw on their experience of learning Hindi, to discuss how this learning influences their ideas and ways of communicating.
Content descriptorAC9LH10EU04 Understanding language and culture
reflect on and explain how identity is shaped by language(s), culture(s), attitudes, beliefs and values and how these affect ways of communicating
Elaborations (10)
- Elaboration researching important cultural symbols and icons and how they relate to identity and national pride, such as symbols from religion, festivals, historical events or folklore and legends, for example, तिलक, ॐ, तिरंगा, गाय
- Elaboration reflecting on their own and each other’s use of Hindi and/or English identifying influences from other languages and cultures such as terms used in everyday language because of the influence of social media, popular culture and technology
- Elaboration talking with older relatives, special guests or communities about changes they have experienced in Hindi culture, beliefs and practices across their lifetime, such as simplifying traditional rituals, absence of chanting mantras, wearing of Indo-western versus traditional clothing
- Elaboration reflecting on and explaining the protocols required to authentically co-create an Acknowledgement of Country/Place with a First Nations Australian, to present in Hindi to a group of Hindi-speaking visitors at a school assembly
- Elaboration recognising that Hindi, like all languages, carries histories of contact with other languages and cultures, for example, by identifying and classifying words that originate in languages such as Arabic तलाक़, Japanese रिक्शा, Persian सरकार; and Turkish क़ुली
- Elaboration identifying words and phrases that fuse Hindi and English (Hinglish,) such as in Bollywood film titles and scripts, pop culture, advertising and to capture trends, for example, tension mat lo, Yeh Dil Maange More, ji Uncle / ji Aunty, sabse best friend
- Elaboration describing ways they adjust their interactions in different languages, situations and contexts, for example, comparing typical exchanges with Hindi-speaking friends or English-speaking friends in different situations
- Elaboration researching and classifying terms associated with customs, traditions and practices that have cultural significance or history and whose meanings are difficult to convey in other languages, for example, words associated with yogic practice such as संसार, मंत्र, कर्म, गुरू, ब्राह्मण, मोक्ष
- Elaboration examining the meaning of Hindi proverbs and how they reflect traditional cultural views, ideas and attitudes, for example, नाच ना जाने आँगन टेड़ा, जब जागो तब सवेरा, दिन में तारे दिखना
- Elaboration analysing their own cultural and linguistic biographies through talking to relatives to explore family heritage, migration and history and reflecting on how this can contribute to understanding their culture, identity and family traditions, for example, celebrating particular festivals or superstitious and spiritual beliefs
This achievement standard describes the expected learning for Years 9 to 10 Hindi · Years 7 to 10 sequence. Use it to plan teaching and assessment with the Australian Curriculum v9.
At a Glance
| Strand | Substrand | CDs | Elaborations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communicating meaning in Hindi | Interacting in Hindi | 3 | 21 |
| Communicating meaning in Hindi | Mediating meaning in and between languages | 2 | 21 |
| Communicating meaning in Hindi | Creating text in Hindi | 1 | 10 |
| Understanding language and culture | Understanding systems of language | 3 | 26 |
| Understanding language and culture | Understanding the interrelationship of language and culture | 1 | 10 |
| Total | 10 | 88 | |
Frequently Asked Questions
What should students know by the end of Years 9 to 10 Hindi?
By the end of Year 10, students initiate and sustain Hindi language to exchange and compare ideas and experiences about their own and others’ personal worlds. They communicate using non-verbal, spoken and written language to collaborate, plan and reflect on activities and events. Read the full standard
How many Content Descriptors support this standard?
10 Content Descriptors support this Achievement Standard (Communicating meaning in Hindi: 6, Understanding language and culture: 4).
How does this compare to Years 7 to 8?
The Years 7 to 8 Hindi standard (ASLANHIN7_10Y78) covers the preceding curriculum level. Standards build progressively, with Years 9 to 10 expectations extending what was introduced in Years 7 to 8.
Is this from the latest Australian Curriculum?
Yes, this Achievement Standard is from the Australian Curriculum version 9.0 (AC v9), the most current version published by ACARA.