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AC9LMG6U4_E1comparing language use and cultural gestures in similar social situations in Greek and English, for example, comparing the language used when giving or receiving a gift or offering congratulations at a significant life event

AC9LMG6U4_E2exploring how children from Greek-speaking communities may use different words and expressions, and considering why such variations exist, for example, in Australia the following words which are not Greek words are sometimes used – κάρο instead of αυτοκίνητο, ρούφι instead of σκεπή, or φλόρι instead of πάτωμα, compared with words which are official Greek words – μπασκετμπολίστας, τενίστας

AC9LMG6U4_E3discussing aspects of their own language use that reflect different cultural perspectives, belonging and experiences, for example, using colloquialisms and phrases such as ‘Aussie’, ‘arvo’, ‘g’day’, ‘no worries’, ‘mucking around’, ‘mozzie’, and expressions of Greek origin, for example, Achilles’ heel, the Midas touch

AC9LMG6U4_E4exploring, in Greek or English, how language and culture are expressed through First Nations Australians’ song, dance or artworks, considering similarities and differences in an aspect of the cultural expressions of Greek-speaking people or communities

AC9LMG6U4_E5reflecting on situations where interactions in Greek have felt unfamiliar, awkward or difficult, for example, when hosts sometimes insist that guests try food that is offered to them, and trying to understand the reason for it (because of the connection with φιλοξενία, a Greek tradition dating back to ancient times)

AC9LMG6U4_E6considering what linguistic or cultural information they need to know when visiting a school in a Greek-speaking country, and discussing adjustments they may need to make in language use and behaviour, and strategies they may use to make and exchange meaning

AC9LMG6U4_E7recognising that language use can have deep connections to historical cultural practices such as celebrating birthdays, name days, baptisms, weddings, 25η Μαρτίου, and Πάσχα, in Greek-speaking communities

AC9LMG6U4_E8reflecting on the experience of learning Greek language and culture, and identifying situations that have provided awareness of own cultural practices, values and identity

AC9LMG6U4_E9examining the embedded cultural meanings of well wishes such as Να σας ζήσει, Καλά στέφανα, Χρόνια Πολλά, Να τα εκατοστίσεις, and the concepts of φιλότιμο and φιλοξενία and their origins

AC9LMG6U4_E10exploring the connection between culture and identity, in discussions or activities, and how their own culture, beliefs and values impact their identity formation and expression, for example, the languages they speak and the communities they belong to

Elaborations

Practice Questions — Understanding language and culture