At Cammeraygal High School, languages are a key learning area.
Studying a language other than English (LOTE) allows students to develop communication skills, learn about languages as systems and explore the relationship between language and culture. Students engage with the linguistic and cultural diversity of societies and reflect on their understanding of social interactions.
In Year 8, students study either French or Japanese in a full year course. This course provides students the opportunity to explore the language and culture associated with their chosen language. Students also acquire basic and thematic vocabulary and learn to interpret and exchange information through the topic-based classwork. Students will also develop a strong understanding of the differences and similarities between cultures and reflect on others’ cultures with respect to their own.
In Year 9 and 10, LOTE becomes an elective subject and gives students the opportunity to engage with the cultural identity, attitudes and values of the diverse Japanese and French communities, as well as develop their linguistic proficiency in target language.
The Year 9 course aims to develop student interest and enjoyment in language learning, with a focus on communication and understanding skills. Students learn to exchange information, ideas and opinions, as well as identify, interpret and respond to texts on a range of topics in both their target language and English.
The Year 10 course sees the students having the ability to extend student’s interest and enjoyment in language learning, with a focus on communication and understanding skills. Students learn to exchange information, make and decline arrangements, as well as identify, interpret and respond to texts on a range of topics in both French, Japanese and English.
In Years 11 and 12, a wide variety of languages, catering for beginning students to background speakers, is on offer including Distance Education.
