Students selecting LOTE must have completed LOTE at Year 10 level. A language other than English is a useful additional skill for many subject areas. The study of a language other than English contributes to the overall education of students, most particularly in the area of communication, but also in the areas of cross-cultural understanding, cognitive development, literacy and general knowledge. It provides access to the culture of communities which use the language and promotes understanding of different attitudes and values within the wider Australian community and beyond.
Career Paths / Future Directions:
Education, Government organisations, International Business, International Relations, Law, Commerce, Public Policy, Journalism, Tourism, Translation
Description
The study of LOTE develops students' ability to understand and use the LOTE language.
The study of LOTE will enable you to use the language to communicate with others; understand and appreciate the cultural contexts in which LOTE is used to enhance your knowledge of your own culture through the study of another and to make connections between LOTE and English.
Outcomes
Demonstrate that you can speak or write on topics related to personal areas of experience.
Outcome 1
On completion of this unit the student should be able to exchange meaning in a spoken interaction in Italian.
Assessment
Participate in a conversation, interview or role-play
Give a talk to the class about the selected subtopic, asking and answering questions.
Outcome 2
On completion of this unit the student should be able to interpret information from two texts on the same subtopic presented in Italian, and respond in writing in Italian and in English.
Assessment
Write a descriptive summary of a film including information from a review of the film
Listen to a conversation and view a map to write directions
Read an article and listen to an announcement to write instructions
Outcome 3
On completion of this unit the student should be able to present information, concepts and ideas in writing in Italian on the selected subtopic and for a specific audience and purpose.
Assessment
Create a written presentation which may include pictures; this may be supported by media such as Photo Story or PowerPoint
Write an imaginative children’s story.
Description
Through the study of topics within the themes of ‘The Individual’, ‘The LOTE-speaking Communities’ and ‘The Changing World’, students will further develop their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Spoken exchanges and written texts will increase in length and degree of difficulty, and there is a stronger emphasis on grammatical accuracy.
Outcomes
Demonstrate that you can make arrangements or ask for/give advice orally or in writing on a topic currently studied in class in the LOTE language.
Outcome 1
On completion of this unit the student should be able to respond in writing in Italian to spoken, written or visual texts presented in Italian.
Assessment
Write a personal answer to an email
Write an informative blog in response to texts
Respond in a written letter to a radio announcement or editorial.
Outcome 2
On completion of this unit the student should be able to analyse and use information from written, spoken or visual texts to produce an extended written response in Italian.
Assessment
Describe in writing an experience seen from different perspectives
Write a reflective article on a cultural insight, such as the attitudes of Italian‑speaking people in Australia and elsewhere to traditional customs
Evaluate opposing arguments put forward on an issue, such as attitudes to health or the long-term impact of social media on society.
Outcome 3
On completion of this unit the student should be able to explain information, ideas and concepts orally in Italian to a specific audience about an aspect of culture within communities where Italian is spoken.
Assessment
Narrate a life story, event or incident that highlights an aspect of culture
Tell the class a personal or reflective story about a cultural event
Present and explain an aspect of culture, referring to a portfolio or a PowerPoint presentation.
Students selecting LOTE (LOTE Units 3/4) should have met satisfactory requirements in Units 1 & 2. A language other than English is a useful additional skill for many subject areas.
Description
This unit enables students to use language to conduct daily activities, to develop relationships, to seek out and understand factual information, to use information for a variety of purposes. Through the study of topics within the themes of ‘The Individual’, ‘The LOTE-speaking Communities’ and ‘The Changing World’, students will consolidate and expand their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Spoken exchanges and written texts will increase in length, complexity and degree of difficulty. Students are expected to write longer pieces of around 300 words, and there is a strong emphasis on grammatical accuracy. In addition, students will begin work on a Detailed Study topic. This will enable students to explore and compare aspects of the language and culture of the LOTE speaking community through a range of oral and written texts. This topic forms the basis of discussion in Section Two of the Oral Examination.
Outcome 1
Participate in a spoken exchange in Italian to resolve a personal issue.
Assessment
A three- to four-minute role-play, focusing on negotiating a solution to a personal issue.
Outcome 2
Interpret information from texts and write responses in Italian.
Assessment
Responses to specific questions or instructions using information extracted from written, spoken and viewed texts on the selected subtopic.
Outcome 3
Express ideas in a personal, informative or imaginative piece of writing in Italian.
Assessment
An approximately 250-word personal, informative or imaginative piece of writing.
Description
In this unit students continue to consolidate their language skills in all areas. There is a particular focus on analysis and critically responding to texts and ideas. Writing tasks will place particular emphasis on informative, evaluative and persuasive writing.
Outcome 1
Share information, ideas and opinions in a spoken exchange in Italian.
Assessment
A three- to four-minute interview providing information and responding to questions about a cultural product or practice.
Outcome 2
Analyse information from written, spoken and viewed texts for use in a written response in Italian.
Assessment
An approximately 250-word written response for a specific audience and purpose, incorporating information from three or more texts.
Outcome 3
Present information, concepts and ideas in evaluative or persuasive writing on an issue in Italian.
Assessment
An approximately 300-word evaluative or persuasive piece of writing.
Units 3 & 4 Assessment
School Assessed Coursework for Unit 3 – three tasks 25% of final assessment
School Assessed Coursework for Unit 4 – three tasks 25% of final assessment
End of examinations for Units 3 and 4 - one oral (12.5%) and one written (37.5%) 50% of final assessment