LANGUAGES LEARNING AREA

FRENCH: SECOND LANGUAGE – ATAR COURSE and/or

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (VET) PATHWAY – CERTIFICATE III IN APPLIED LANGUAGE

An ability to communicate in French provides opportunities for students to learn about the rich and diverse French culture, traditions and belief systems. In the French course, students analyse, process and respond to texts to understand aspects of the language and culture of a range of French-speaking communities throughout the world.

 

The French: Second Language ATAR course is designed for students who do not have a French background—that is, students who have learnt the majority of the French they know in an Australian school or similar environment.

 

The VET pathway caters for second-language and background students. Certificate III in Applied Languages is achieved upon completion of Year 11 and Year 12 study of French. Students enrolled in Year 11 French can choose to pursue only the VET pathway or the ATAR pathway with the additional VET Certificate embedded in the ATAR course.

 

In the French course, students develop the skills and knowledge to communicate in French. Communication is facilitated through the achievement of four outcomes.

 

Outcome 1: Listening and responding

Outcome 2: Spoken interaction

Outcome 3: Viewing, reading and responding

Outcome 4: Writing

 

Note: To enrol in the Year 11 ATAR Units, students need to have successfully completed Year 10 French or equivalent.

 

There will be a charge for subscription to Language Perfect.

 

Year 11

Unit 1

The focus of this unit is C’est la vie! (That’s life!).

Unit 1 is organised around three learning contexts and a set of three topics:

Learning ContextsTopics

The individual

 

My daily routine

Students reflect on their daily routine at home and school and popular activities: sport and socialising in their lives and the lives of young French people.

The French-speaking communities

 

French sports and leisure

Students consider popular traditional and modern sports and leisure activities enjoyed by French people.

The changing world

 

Leading a healthy lifestyle

Students consider current issues in the global community that relate to healthy living, the importance of physical activity and maintaining a well-balanced lifestyle.

 

Unit 2 

The focus of this unit is Voyages (Travel).

Unit 2 is organised around three learning contexts and a set of three topics:

Learning ContextsTopics

The individual

 

My travel tales and plans

Students reflect on their own travel tales and discuss what is essential when planning a trip and travelling at home and abroad.

The French-speaking communities

 

Australia as a travel destination

Students explore Australia as a destination for

French-speaking travellers and discuss how they would prepare a French speaker for a trip to Australia.

The changing world

 

Travel in a modern world

Students consider how technology is changing world travel, influencing the way people plan their holidays, and how they communicate with others while away.

 

Year 12

Unit 3

The focus of this unit is Les médias (The media).

Unit 3 is organised around three learning contexts with a number of prescribed topics:

Learning ContextsTopics

The individual

 

Technology and me

Students reflect on the role of technologies in their lives and in the lives of young people in French-speaking communities.

The French-speaking communities

 

Film and Music

Students develop an insight into the cultures and lifestyles of the French-speaking communities through examples of francophone films, film clips and music.

The changing world

 

In the media

Students consider the media and its impact on the global community.

 

Unit 4

The focus for this unit is Le monde qui nous entoure (The world around us).

Unit 4 is organised around three learning contexts with a number of prescribed topics:

Learning ContextsTopics

The individual

 

Planning my future

Students reflect on their plans for the future.

The French-speaking communities

 

 

ITALIAN: SECOND LANGUAGE – ATAR COURSE

The study of Italian is relevant to students in Australia because Italian is a strong community language: the history of Italian settlement in Australia can be traced to the First Fleet in 1788 and Italian-speaking communities in Australia continue to play a significant role in our society.  Italy is also a major destination for Australian travellers. The Italian course develops the ability of students to communicate in Italian, understand aspects of the language and develop a greater respect for the Italian people, their rich and diverse culture, traditions and belief systems. The study of Italian may also provide opportunities for continued learning and for future employment and experience, both domestically and internationally, in areas such as public relations, commerce, hospitality, education, marketing, international relations, media and tourism.

 

The Italian course is designed for students who do not have an Italian background—that is, students who have learnt the majority of the Italian they know in an Australian school or similar environment. Communication is facilitated through the achievement of four outcomes.

 

Outcome 1:  Listening and responding

Outcome 2: Spoken interaction

Outcome 3: Viewing, reading and responding

Outcome 4: Writing

 

Note: To enrol in the Year 11 ATAR Units, students need to have successfully completed Year 10 Italian or equivalent.

 

There will be a charge for subscription to Language Perfect.

 

Year 11

Unit 1

The focus of this unit is Rapporti (Relationships).

Unit 1 is organised around three learning contexts and a set of three topics:

Learning ContextsTopics

The individual

 

Family, friend and school relationships

Students reflect on the different relationships in their lives and consider the importance of friendship in their lives and the lives of young Italians.

The Italian-speaking communities

 

Traditions, events and celebrations

Students explore Italian traditions, events and celebrations, and how these promote a sense of community and an awareness of culture.

The changing world

 

Communicating in a modern world

Students consider how the internet, mobiles, social networking and other technologies impact on the lives of young people around the world.

 

Unit 2 

The focus of this unit is Andiamo!  (Travel-let’s go!)

Unit 2 is organised around three learning contexts and a set of four topics:

Learning ContextsTopics

The individual

 

My holiday tales and plans

Students reflect on their own holiday tales and discuss what is essential when planning a trip and travelling at home and/or abroad.

Destination Italy

Students explore travelling in a particular Italian region or city and explore tourist attractions and cultural experiences.

The Italian-speaking communities

Destination Australia 

Students explore Australia as a destination for Italian-speaking travellers and discuss how they would prepare an Italian speaker for a trip to Australia.

The changing world

 

Travel in a modern world

Students consider how technology is changing world travel, influencing how people plan their holidays and communicate while they are away.

 

Year 12

Unit 3

The focus for this unit is Grazie Italia (Thank you Italy).

Unit 3 is organised around three learning contexts and four prescribed topics:

Learning ContextsTopics
The individual

All things Italian

Students reflect on the place of things Italian in their lives and in their community.

The changing world

Made in Italy around the world

Students consider Il Made in Italy as a global brand and explore the contribution of Italians.

The Italian-speaking communities

Italian lifestyle

Students explore the lifestyle, interests and activities in the everyday life of Italians.

 

Unit 4

The focus for this unit is Ieri, oggi e domani (Yesterday, today and tomorrow)

Unit 4 is organised around three learning contexts and four prescribed topics:

Learning ContextsTopics
The Italian-speaking communities

Youth issues

Students explore issues faced by Italian youth: health and body image, peer pressure, unemployment and drugs.

JAPANESE: SECOND LANGUAGE – ATAR

This course gives students a broader and deeper understanding of the Japanese language and extends and refines their communication skills. It can connect to the world of work, further study and travel. It also offers opportunities for students to participate in the many sister school and student exchange programs between Western Australia and Japan. The Japanese: Second Language ATAR course is designed to equip students with the skills needed to function in an increasingly globalised society, a culturally and linguistically diverse local community, and to provide the foundation for life-long language learning.

 

The Japanese: Second Language course is aimed at students for whom Japanese is a second, or subsequent, language. These students have not been exposed to, or interacted in the language outside of the language classroom. They have typically learnt everything they know about the Japanese language and culture, through classroom teaching in an Australian school, or similar environment.

 

The Japanese: Second Language ATAR course is designed to facilitate achievement of the following outcomes:

 

Outcome 1 – Listening and responding

Outcome 2 – Spoken interaction

Outcome 3 – Viewing, reading and responding

Outcome 4 – Writing

 

Note: To enrol in the Year 11 ATAR Units, students need to have successfully completed Year 10 Japanese or equivalent.

 

There will be a charge for subscription to Language Perfect.

 

Year 11

Unit 1

The focus of this unit is 日にち常じょう生せい活かつ (Daily life).

Unit 1 is organised around three learning contexts and a set of three topics.

Learning contextsTopics

The individual

 

My life私のAAEE生活EE(せいかつ)

Students reflect on their home life and explore homestay experiences, including exchanging information about their personal and family profile, hobbies and interests. They describe typical rules and routines of home and school life.

The Japanese-speaking communities

Home life学校と家でのAAEE生活EE(せいかつ)

Students explore home-stay, typical rules, routines, family life, school activities, making contact with visitors and making arrangements to meet within Japanese-speaking communities.

The changing world

Daily life AAEE生活EE(せいかつ)AAをくらべて

Students consider the daily life of young people and how they exchange information and opinions.

 

Unit 2 

The focus for this unit is ようこそ、 私の国へ ! (Welcome to my country).

Unit 2 is organised around three learning contexts and a set of three topics.

Learning ContextsTopics

The individual

 

Welcoming a guestようこそ!

Students reflect on welcoming a visitor, networking with friends, making arrangements to go out, entertaining at home, dining out and describing special occasions.

The Japanese-speaking communities

Seasonal activities and celebrations しきとイベント

Students explore seasonal activities, celebrations, and giving and receiving on special occasions.

The changing world

Healthy lifestyles けんこう

Students consider a healthy lifestyle in a changing world.

 

Year 12

Unit 3

The focus of this unit is わかい旅行者りょこうしゃ (Young travellers).

Unit 3 is organised around three learning contexts and a set of three topics.

Learning ContextsTopics

The individual

 

Travel旅行

Students reflect on their own travel experiences, including highlights and problems, travel preparations: what to take, booking accommodation, transport options and sight-seeing.

Part-time jobs and money アルバイトとお金

Students reflect on part time work, pocket money and saving and spending money.

The Japanese-speaking communities

Travel 旅行

Students explore travel in Japanese-speaking communities: preparation, accommodation, transport options, places of interest and typical travel experiences.

The changing world

 

Travel旅行

Students consider the importance of travel for young people.

 

Unit 4

The focus of this unit is かこと未来みらい (Reflections and horizons).

Unit 4 is organised around three learning contexts and a set of three topics.

Learning ContextsTopics

The individual

 

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