Learning Area Leader: Ms McLean
Students selecting Languages study must have completed any Language at Year 10 level. Languages education shapes the way in which individuals, communities and culture perceive and interpret the world, by growing broad transferable skills which support literacy, cognitive development, general knowledge and critical thinking. The study of Languages is vital to our global future. It provides access to the culture of communities which use the languages and promotes positive cross-cultural relationships and contribute to the development within each student of the potential for full participation in a global society.
Career Paths / Future Directions
Education, Government organisations, International Business, International Relations, Law, Commerce, Public Policy, Journalism, Tourism, Translation
Unit 1 – Languages: Italian (Code: Italian: LOIT11)
Description
The study of Languages develops students' ability to understand and use the language. The study of Languages will enable you to use the language to communicate with others; understand and appreciate the cultural contexts in which Languages is used to enhance your knowledge of your own culture through the study of another and to make connections between other Languages 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.
Unit 2 – Languages: Italian (Code: Italian: LOIT22)
Description
Through the study of topics within the themes of ‘The Individual’, ‘The Languages speaking Communities’ and ‘The Changing World’, students will further develop their listening, speaking, reading, viewing 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.
Unit 3 – Languages: Italian (Code: Italian: LOIT33)
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 Language- speaking Communities’ and ‘The Changing World’, students will consolidate and expand their listening, speaking, reading, viewing 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 Language 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.
Unit 4 – Languages: Italian (Code: Italian: LOIT44)
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
· 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
· 300-word evaluative or persuasive piece of writing.
Units 3 and 4 Assessment
Unit 3 Coursework = 25%
Unit 4 Coursework = 25%
Examinations for Units 3 and 4 - one oral (12.5%) and one written (37.5%) = 50%