Language & Culture

STAGE 1 - 2027

Language & Culture

Year 11
Length

1 Semester (10 SACE Credits)

Pre-requisitesStudents can either have an interest in speaking another language or speak another language outside the classroom. There is an expectation they will continue with furthering their language skills in whichever language they choose to explore. 
Additional Costs

NIL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specific Topics that will be Covered

Learning Concepts

  • Exploring the various factors Language & Culture 
  • Investigating Cultural Identity and Awareness  
  • Express Learning Innovatively 
  • School-wide and community collaboration  
  • Student driven interest  

 

Assessment Types

Assessment Type 1: Practical Exploration (40%) 

Assessment Type 2: Connection Task (30%)

Assessment Type 3: Personal Venture (30%)

 

Top 3 Learner Behaviours

  1. Connected
  2. Curious 
  3. Driven

Learning Concepts

  • Exploring how Language influences our everyday lives 

  • Exploring how Culture has an influence on who we are 

  • Investigating cultural identity and awareness  

  • Exploring a chosen language in depth (individual exploration) 

  • Engaging in school-wide and community collaboration as a part of sharing about language & culture  

  • Student driven interest  

Assessment Type 1: Practical Exploration (40%) 

Assessment Type 2: Connection Task (30%)

Assessment Type 3: Personal Venture (30%)

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