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Chinese / Foundation to Year 2 / Understanding / The role of language and culture

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Curriculum content descriptions

Describe how people use different languages to communicate and participate in cultural experiences (ACLCHU016)

Elaborations

identifying interesting facts, for example, finding out what are the biggest celebrations in China and Australia, and comparing these celebrations
engaging with the traditions and customs, festivals, celebrations and food of Chinese communities, recognising the value of learning about another culture in learning a new language
participating in a shared meal, a New Year celebration or a Chinese performance, commenting on the experience and listening to the sounds of Chinese
comparing gestures and body language associated with language use in different cultures, for example hand gesturing for emphasis and encouragement or recognising taboos within Chinese communication, such as pointing directly at someone

General capabilities

Literacy
Critical and creative thinking
Intercultural understanding
Personal and social capability

ScOT terms

Social customs, Chinese languages

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