AC9L1F8C04 Years 7 to 8 Languages

Content descriptor interpret and adjust non-verbal, spoken and written language to convey meaning in [Language] language in familiar and some unfamiliar cultural contexts

Elaborations

• • Elaboration comparing English translations of texts in [Language], and [Language] translations of texts in English, such as translations of stories or song lyrics, and commenting on how the translations have captured the meaning of the original spoken or written text
• • Elaboration understanding challenges of translating and interpreting songs from [Language] to English, and vice versa
• • Elaboration viewing First Nations art or cultural heritage sites captured in photos/pictures of Country/Place, and identifying and interpreting their significance and connection with community
• • Elaboration discussing the effectiveness and accuracy of subtitles for films, video clips or documentaries in [Language] or English, finding examples of meaning that is ‘lost in translation’
• • Elaboration applying culturally-appropriate and ethical behaviour when interpreting and translating, and considering potential consequences of inaccurate interpreting and misunderstanding
• • Elaboration cross-referencing the meaning of words or phrases, using appropriate resources to translate meaning, and consulting with Elders and/or community language Custodians to ensure the accuracy of the [Language] translation
• • Elaboration using strategies to interpret meaning when translating and creating texts that show understanding of both literal (word-for-word translation) meaning and cultural meaning