Course Description

In the Italian course, students develop the necessary understandings and values to communicate effectively in Italian in both social and workplace contexts in Western Australia and in other communities where Italian is spoken. Through the study of the language, students also develop a stronger sense of their personal identity and greater respect for people of Italian speaking communities. The Italian course connects to the world of work, further vocational education and training and university studies. It also connects to the many school study trips and exchange opportunities that exist between Western Australia and Italy, which may enhance travel, work and study options both here and overseas.
In the Italian course, communication is paramount. Students develop the skills and knowledge to communicate in Italian. Communication involves the ability to comprehend, interpret and produce visual, spoken and written texts. The Italian course is designed to equip students with the skills to function within an increasingly global society, a culturally and linguistically diverse local community and to provide the foundation for life-long language learning. It is primarily aimed at students who have basic knowledge and skills in Italian. They build on their developing language skills in order to share information about their own sense of their personal, social and community environment. They begin to develop the skills to travel within Italy and learn more about Italian-speaking communities and cultures.
Students have the opportunity to examine popular free-time activities and to share information about their life. This begins with the more personal perspectives of personal routine and continues by looking at house chores, part-time work commitments and workplace communications.