AC9LC8U04 Years 7 to 8 Languages

Content descriptor reflect on and explain how identity is shaped by language(s), culture(s), beliefs, attitudes and values

Elaborations

• • Elaboration examining how globalisation is having an impact on Chinese speakers’ values and language use, for example, how responses to praise are shifting to reflect a western concept of gratitude 谢谢 rather than the modesty of the past 哪里哪里
• • Elaboration exploring the ways in which new words and phrases are incorporated into everyday communication in Chinese, for example, demonstrating understanding about how English expressions of emotion 去 happy 吧 are used in chat forums and text messaging, and how Pinyin abbreviations are used to replace characters (L P = 老婆)
• • Elaboration investigating the ways in which Chinese language is used to foster the awareness of social etiquette and courtesy among local communities, for example, addressing adults using 叔叔, 阿姨, and reflecting on how body language and nuances may be interpreted differently by others
• • Elaboration examining how First Nations Australians’ languages have strong connections to Country/Place and how these can be compared to language variation across Chinese-speaking countries and regions/regional dialects
• • Elaboration reflecting on how particular words of cultural significance may be interpreted differently by others, for example, ‘mate’ in Australian contexts and 兄弟 in Chinese-speaking contexts
• • Elaboration inferring the relationship of participants in a spoken interaction by observing word choices and gestures, for example, 老张, 张校长, 张小明, and asking, “What titles and terms of address are used for individuals in Chinese?”, “How do these titles compare to English practices?”
• • Elaboration exploring how known languages influence their own identity and communicative preferences, such as reflecting on the values of one culture when communicating in another, for example, differences in the use and frequency of ‘thank you’ and 谢谢