The previously proposed texts were: Auf das Leben (German), The Piano in the shed (Japanese) and Platos academy (Modern Greek). The NEW proposed texts are listed below.
Department of Education teachers are encouraged to review the proposed texts and respond to Janelle Byrne by 4 November 2016. Responses can include feedback on whether teachers would prefer the previously proposed texts or the new proposals below.
German: Tschick (film)
Contact the Goethe-Institut for special screening information on (02) 8356 8333.
Extracts will represent about 30 minutes of film time.
Prescribed issues:
Youth issues For example: Communication, education, discrimination
Relationships For example: Family, friendship, belonging
Identity For example: Journey, self-awareness, dependency
Japanese: Kimi no Na wa (Film)
Can be viewed online with with English subtitles at http://gogoanime.ch/Watch/158346/kimi-no-na-wa-2016/hd-720p/
Extracts will represent about 30 minutes of film time.
Prescribed issues:
Connectedness For example: People and places, traditions and beliefs, communication
Journeys For example: Self-discovery, making choices, dreams and hopes
Impact of change For example: Memories, experiences, city and country
Modern Greek: Amiliti Agape (Unspoken love) 2014 (Novel)
Author: Loti Petrovits-Androutsopoulou
Edition: Patakis Publications, Athens 2014
Prescribed extracts
If endorsed, the whole novel will be set for intensive study.
Availability
For an update about availability, please contact Bilingual Bookshop Dulwich Hill Ph: (02) 9559 4424
Prescribed issues:
The resilience of the human spirit For example: Coping with adversity, personal growth, expression through the creative arts
Relationships For example: Social responsibility, acceptance of difference, the power of hope and love
The impact of change on society For example: Globalisation, socio-political events, use of technology