Rational
The study of Hungarian provides access to the culture of Hungarian-speaking countries and communities. It promotes understanding of different attitudes and values within the wider Australian community and the global community. It focuses on developing the ability to understand and use Hungarian, acknowledging that plurilingualism and multiculturalism have an integral place in Australian society.
Through the study of Hungarian, students extend their intercultural competence, adaptability and empathy. They further develop an understanding of the role of language and culture in communication and explore various perspectives and ideas about belonging and inclusion to foster mutual respect. Students develop an awareness of world views and extend their understanding of their own heritage, values, culture and identity. Knowledge of more than one language assists students to become effective communicators in a global environment and extends their ability to reflect on experience.
Students are able to make significant social, cultural and economic contributions in the Australian context through their knowledge of Hungarian and interest in Hungarian-speaking communities. Students are encouraged to develop individual, community and global perspectives through the study of Hungarian.
The CCAFL Framework is designed for students who typically have studied Hungarian for at least 200 hours prior to undertaking the study of the language at senior secondary level. Some students with equivalent experience may also be able to successfully meet the requirements.
Students must complete the Declaration for enrolment in VCE Modern Languages Units 3 and 4 form and submit it to their home school. Students should submit declaration forms to their home school with the relevant supporting documentation for the principal’s certification before they are enrolled in the language study.
The home school is responsible for recording each student’s status on VASS as either a First or Second Language Learner in the language of study.
Hungarian VCE is normally completed over 2 years. Student programs may include some Units 1 and 2 studies in the second or final year or some Unit 3–4 sequences in the first year, or a combination of both. The Hungarian VCE unit involves at least 50 hours of scheduled classroom instruction. Students also undertake up to 50 hours of self-directed learning for each unit.
Students undertake external examinations at the end of their final year of the VCE.
This study enables students to:
· communicate in Hungarian
· engage with cultural and intercultural contexts through Hungarian
· share personal, community and global perspectives through Hungarian
The areas of study in each unit align to the three objectives of the CCAFL Framework:
Interacting in language (Objective 1), Analysing language (Objective 2) and Creating meaning in language (Objective 3).
Meeting these objectives involves development of key skills, knowledge and understanding used in listening, speaking, reading, viewing and writing, either individually or in combination, and in mediating between Hungarian and English.