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Italian / Year 1 and 2 / Understanding language and culture / Understanding the interrelationship of language and culture
Curriculum content descriptions
notice that people use language in ways that reflect cultural practices (AC9LIT2U04)
Elaborations
using formal greetings Buongiorno! Buonasera signor, ArrivederLa with adults other than family and friends, and using Ciao or Salve with family and friends
recognising common Italian gestures that express likes/dislikes and feelings, for example, Eccellente! Non lo so, Squisito!
recognising that the Italian tradition of fare la passeggiata is culturally more significant than just taking a walk
- exploring symbols used by First Nations Australians and those used in Italian-speaking communities in a range of contexts, for example, finding out what the symbols on flags represent
viewing images of daily life in Italy and Australia and noticing similarities and differences, for example, comparing similarities and differences in lautobus, il mercato, il supermercato, la fontana
exploring the range of languages and cultures in their classroom, and creating a collage using pictures and photos of cultural celebrations and events and formulaic expressions associated with them, for example, ferragosto, la befana - la festa del 6 gennaio
- recognising that music, dance, food, celebrations and games are connected with culture
General capabilities
ScOT terms
Italian peoples, Cultural awareness, Cultural identity, Cultural interaction