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Modern Greek / Year 7 and 8 / Communicating / Translating
Version 8
Curriculum content descriptions
Translate texts from Greek to English and vice versa, interpreting meaning and identifying words or expressions of specific cultural significance in Greek
[Key concepts: culture, equivalence, idiom; Key processes: translating, interpreting, mediating]
(ACLMGC161)
Elaborations
- translating and interpreting expressions used in routine exchanges in familiar settings and making comparisons with similar exchanges in English
- translating texts, such as short video clips (without subtitles), posters, advertisements, signs and symbols such as emoticons, and explaining cultural aspects using subtitles, captions, gestures and commentaries
- using dictionaries (traditional, online or electronic) and other translation tools found online, exploring ways of avoiding literal translations that do not reflect intended meaning
- comparing translations and interpretations of texts such as songs and advertisements, noticing similarities and differences and reflecting on why interpretations may vary
General capabilities
ScOT terms
Greek language