Waking up in Indonesia

• Current syllabus: This resource addresses the NSW Indonesian K-10 Syllabus (2003). It could be adapted to other modern languages (by changing the content/topic areas and suggested resources) without affecting targeted outcomes. Key learning outcomes relate to the objective, Moving Between Cultures: Students will develop knowledge of the culture of Indonesian-speaking communities and an understanding of the interdependence of language and culture, thereby encouraging reflection on their own cultural heritage. Stage 4: 4.MBC.1 demonstrates understanding of the interdependence of language and culture 4.MBC.2 demonstrates knowledge of key features of the culture of Indonesian-speaking communities. Stage 5: 5.MBC.1 explores the interdependence of language and culture in a range of texts and contexts 5.MBC.2 identifies and explains aspects of the culture of Indonesian-speaking communities in texts.
• New syllabus: This resource also addresses the NSW Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum: Indonesian K-10 Syllabus (2018). Key learning outcomes relate to the objective, Role of language and culture: Students will develop knowledge of the culture of Indonesian-speaking communities and an understanding of the interdependence of language and culture, thereby encouraging reflection on their own cultural heritage. Stage 4: A student: identifies that language use reflects cultural ideas, values and beliefs LIN4-8U: recognises their own and others' ways of expressing identity, reflecting on the relationship between language​, culture and identity​. Stage 5: A student: explains and reflects on the interrelationship between language, culture and identity LIN5-8U: reflect on intercultural experiences as a learner of Indonesian, recognising how cultural identity influences ways of communicating, thinking and behaving.

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