Languages - Italian

By studying Languages, students develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to:

• communicate in the target language;
• extend their literacy repertoires;
• understand language, culture, learning and their relationship, and thereby develop an intercultural capability in communication;
• develop understanding of and respect for diversity and difference, and an openness to different experiences and perspectives;
• develop an understanding of how culture shapes worldviews and extend their understanding of themselves, their own heritage, values, culture and identity;
• strengthen their intellectual, analytical and reflective capabilities, and enhance their creative and critical thinking skills; and
• understand themselves as communicators.

At Maylands Peninsula Primary School, Years 3-6 classes receive Language (Italian) instruction once per week from a specialist teacher. Specific tasks involve students in speaking, listening, reading and writing basic conversational Italian, as well as developing an understanding and appreciation of Italian culture.