AC9LF8EU04 Years 7 to 8 Languages

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

Elaborations

• • Elaboration noticing how French speakers communicate in different contexts that reflect cultural attitudes, using language associated with politeness or feelings, for example, Je vous en prie. Pardon. Je suis désolé(e).
• • Elaboration noticing how people think and talk about themselves and others by comparing ways of addressing adults or strangers which reflect respect and perceived status, for example, Madame la Directrice, Monsieur le Président, merci docteur, bonjour Madame
• • Elaboration accepting different beliefs, attitudes and values held by people, for example, those reflected through celebrating festivals such as Harmony Day, Semaine de la Francophonie and researching their origins
• • Elaboration examining how First Nations Australians’ languages have strong connections to Country/Place and how these can be compared to language variation across French-speaking countries and regions
• • Elaboration reflecting on their own tastes, interests and language use that have been shaped by intercultural influences (graphic novel/BD, social media, fusion food, etc.)
• • Elaboration recognising how learning to speak French and learning about the diversity of the French-speaking communities have impacted on their own perception of language, culture and identity