Conversation

French & Italian

Description

Students continue with the language they studied in Year 8 (French or Italian). They further develop their competency in the language by working on speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Students deepen their understanding of their chosen language through the study of various topics aligned with the themes set for each term: Identity (Term 1), Stewardship (Term 2), Futures (Term 3) and Legacy (Term 4). Students gain an appreciation of Italian/French culture through various means such as print and electronic media. In developing their communication skills, students are able to demonstrate comprehension of written and spoken material and communicate ideas through conversation and writing.

The ability to use a second language and move between cultures is crucial in the modern world, especially in the context of increasing globalisation and Australia’s cultural diversity.

Learning Standards

Communicating

Socialising, Informing, Creating, Translating, Reflecting

Students continue to extend their knowledge, skills and behaviours relevant to the specific language. Their vocabulary and grammar usage expands as they investigate different forms of communication. Students begin to experiment with intonation and supporting gestures used to convey emotions or create emphasis in texts, and they learn to construct extended texts by using more complex language structures.

Understanding

Systems of language, Language variation and change, Role of language and culture

Students demonstrate understanding of cultural influences on the way people behave and use language, through accurate and context-sensitive language use. They explore language variation and change, noticing how intercultural experience, technology, media and globalisation influence language use and forms of communication. Students investigate links between language and culture and begin to analyse and reflect on different viewpoints and experiences, including their own cultural stances, actions and responses.

Assessment

• Understanding spoken French/Italian

• Speaking in French/Italian

• Understanding written French/Italian

• Writing in French/Italian

• End of Semester Examinations