Australia · ACARA Content Descriptions
Year 10 Languages (LOTE)
This course develops advanced communicative proficiency through the exploration of contemporary youth issues and global challenges. Students refine their ability to negotiate meaning across cultures while mastering complex grammatical structures for diverse social and professional contexts.
Identity and Youth Culture
Students explore the nuances of personal identity and how subcultures influence language use and social belonging.
Using descriptive language and abstract concepts to express personality traits and life philosophies.
Investigating how slang and specialized vocabulary create a sense of community among young people.
Discussing the impact of social media and online communication on modern relationships.
The Future of Work
Students investigate career pathways and the role of bilingualism in a globalized economy.
Discussing future study plans and the skills required for 21st century employment.
Analyzing how language skills enhance cognitive ability and professional opportunities.
Simulating professional interactions and mastering formal registers of speech.
Environmental Stewards
An exploration of environmental issues and the language of activism and sustainability.
Discussing community-based sustainability projects and their broader effects.
Researching technological solutions to climate change developed in the target culture.
Debating the impact of consumerism and the rise of the circular economy.
Travel and Transformation
Students examine the impact of travel on personal growth and the ethics of tourism.
Distinguishing between tourism and cultural immersion through narrative writing.
Critically analyzing the social and economic impacts of mass tourism.
Developing strategies to resolve intercultural conflicts and linguistic barriers.
Media and Manipulation
Students analyze media texts to understand bias, perspectives, and the power of persuasion.
Comparing how different news outlets report on the same international event.
Exploring cinematic techniques and cultural themes in target language cinema.
Deconstructing marketing campaigns and the rhetorical devices used to influence behavior.
Social Justice and Change
Students explore historical and contemporary movements for social equity and human rights.
Studying influential figures who have fought for social change in the target culture.
Investigating how youth-led movements use digital platforms for social advocacy.
Designing initiatives to foster inclusion and diversity within local or school contexts.