In the Languages learning area the focus is on both language and culture, as students learn to communicate meaningfully across linguistic and cultural systems, and different contexts. This process involves reflection and analysis, as students move between the new language being learnt and their own existing language(s).
It is a reciprocal and dynamic process which develops language use within intercultural dimensions of learning experiences.
Redlynch State College offers three areas of study in this field – Japanese (P-12), French (7-12) and Spanish. In senior, both languages are General Subjects, contributing to the Queensland Certificate of Education and ATAR exit results.
Languages is suited to students who are interested in pathways beyond senior secondary schooling that lead primarily to tertiary studies and to pathways for vocational education and training and work.
Education Queensland provides a Languages program. Japanese, French and Spanish are offered at Redlynch State College:
- Primary: Core: Japanese, one lesson per week
- Year 7: Japanese/French/Spanish, 1x70min lessons per week
- Year 8: Core: Japanese/French, 2x70min lessons per week
- Year 9: Elective: Japanese/French, 2x70min lessons per week
- Year 10-12: Elective: Japanese/French, 3x70min lessons per week