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Year 11 Italian: Second Language ATAR Course

The Year 11 syllabus is divided into two units (Units 1 and 2) each of one semester duration, which are typically delivered as a pair. The notional time for each unit is 55 class contact hours.

Unit 1

This unit focuses on Rapporti (Relationships). Through the three topics: Rapporti in famiglia, tra gli amici e a scuola (Family, friend and school relationships), Le tradizioni, gli spettacoli e le feste (Traditions, events and celebrations) and Communicare nel mondo moderno (Communicating in a modern world), students further develop their communication skills in Italian and gain a broader insight into the language and culture.

LEARNING CONTEXTS

TOPICS

The individual
Students explore aspects of their personal world, aspirations, values, opinions, ideas and relationships with others. They also study topics from the perspectives of other people.

Rapporti in famiglia, tra gli amici e a scuola (Family, friend and school relationships)
Students reflect on the different relationships in their lives and consider the importance of friendship in their lives and the lives of young Italians.

The Italian‐speaking communities
Students explore topics from the perspectives of individuals and groups within those communities, or the communities as a whole, and develop an understanding of how culture and identity are expressed through language.

Le tradizioni, gli spettacoli e le feste (Traditions, events and celebrations)
Students explore Italian traditions, events and celebrations, and how these promote a sense of community and an awareness of culture.

The changing world
Students explore information and communication technologies and the effects of change and current issues in the global community.

Communicare nel mondo moderno (Communicating in a modern world)
Students consider how the internet, mobiles, social networking and other technologies impact on the lives of young people around the world.

Unit 2

This unit focuses on Andiamo! (Travel - let's go!). Through the four topics: Le vacanze ‐ racconti e progetti (My holiday tales and plans), Destinazione Italia (Destination Italy), Destinazione Australia (Destination Australia) and Viaggiare oggi (Travel in a modern world), students extend their communication skills in Italian and gain a broader insight into the language and culture.

LEARNING CONTEXTS

TOPICS

The individual
Students explore aspects of their personal world, aspirations, values, opinions, ideas, and relationships with others. They also study topics from the perspectives of other people.

Le vacanze ‐ racconti e progetti (My holiday tales and plans)
Students reflect on their own holiday tales and discuss what is essential when planning a trip and travelling at home and/or abroad.

Destinazione Italia (Destination Italy)
Students explore travelling in a particular Italian region or city and explore tourist attractions and cultural experiences.

The Italian‐speaking communities
Students explore topics from the perspectives of individuals and groups within those communities, or the communities as a whole, and develop an understanding of how culture and identity are expressed through language.

Destinazione Australia (Destination Australia)
Students explore Australia as a destination for Italian‐ speaking travellers and discuss how they would prepare an Italian speaker for a trip to Australia.

The changing world
Students explore information and communication technologies and the effects of change and current issues in the global community.

Viaggiare oggi (Travel in a modern world)
Students consider how technology is changing world travel, influencing how people plan their holidays and communicate while they are away.

Assessment Table - Year 11

TYPE OF ASSESSMENT

WEIGHTING

Oral communication
Interaction with others to exchange information, ideas, opinions and/or experiences in spoken Italian. This can involve participating in an interview, a conversation and/or a discussion. Typically these tasks are administered under test conditions.

20%

Response: Listening
Comprehension and interpretation of, and response in English to, a range of Italian spoken texts, such as interviews, announcements, conversations and/or discussions. Typically these tasks are administered under test conditions.

15%

Response: Viewing and reading
Comprehension and interpretation of, and response in English to, a range of Italian print and/or audiovisual texts, such as emails, blog postings, films/television programs (excerpts), letters, reviews and/or articles. Typically these tasks are administered under test conditions.

15%

Written communication
Production of written texts to express information, ideas, opinions and/or experiences in Italian. This can involve responding to a stimulus, such as a blog posting, an email and/or a chart, or writing a text, such as a journal/diary entry, an account, a review, a summary and/or an email. Typically these tasks are administered under test conditions.

20%

Practical (oral) examination
Typically conducted at the end of each semester and/or unit. In preparation for Unit 3 and Unit 4, the examination should reflect the examination design brief included in the ATAR Year 12 syllabus for this course.

10%

Written examination
Typically conducted at the end of each semester and/or unit. In preparation for Unit 3 and Unit 4, the examination should reflect the examination design brief included in the ATAR Year 12 syllabus for this course.

20%

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