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Japanese / Year 7 and 8 / Understanding language and culture / Understanding the interrelationship of language and culture
Curriculum content descriptions
reflect on and explain how identity is shaped by language(s), culture(s), beliefs, attitudes and values (AC9LJ8U04)
Elaborations
- understanding the interconnected nature of language and culture and how they influence each other over and in time, for example, the introduction of foreign words from other languages into Japan パン、ズボン and pop-culture references, J-pop
- recognising elements of identity that are important across all cultures, for example, making connections with celebrations common in Japan and in the culture(s) of classroom members, and grouping them according to family, community, Country and Place
- explaining language used in Japanese interactions that reflects humility or deference, and avoids conflict, for example, recognising expressions used to refuse or deflect praise of self or family, or to defer to others and, indirect or softened language, for example, もうすこしがんばりましょう。
- examining how First Nations Australians’ connections to social and physical environments can be compared with Japanese-speaking peoples’ connections to nature and respect for the natural environment
- understanding how cultural values are reflected in language and actions to express identity, for example, kinship terms, expressing consideration and respect どうぞ、どうも、 and belonging うち／そと
- understanding how Japanese language use can vary depending on age, status, relationship and level of familiarity between participants, for example, 母／お母さん、さま、さん、ちゃん, avoiding あなた when showing politeness, and incorporating into their own practices
- focusing on a particular expression or gesture, such as giving with 2 hands and receiving politely, or exchanging めいし, inferring what this might tell us about Japanese people and culture, using, for example, “I used to think…, now I think…”, class discussion, reflecting on the experience of using Japanese expressions, gestures and body language, and considering how their responses reflect their own attitudes and beliefs
- reflecting on Japanese language and expressions to show politeness and respect compared with their own, for example, comparing family kinship terms when referring to one’s own or others’ family 父／お父さん、あね／おねえさん、suffixes and titles, the use of お and ご with some nouns, and the concept of せんぱい and こうはい
General capabilities
ScOT terms
Cultural identity, Personal identity, Japanese language