General Information
On this page, you will find information to assist with the teaching of courses in the Languages learning area.
Resources to support the implementation of courses, such as Sample Scope and Sequence, Course Implementation Guide or Common Assessment Tasks are shown in the dropdown menu below for each course (where available). Canvas resources can be found using the information on the Online Resources page of this site.
An online space has been established to provide an opportunity for teachers to collaborate across sectors, and share resources and ideas. Instructions on how to join can be found on the Communities of Practice page.
The Curriculum Leader for Languages can be contacted via email at years9-12learning@decyp.tas.gov.au.
Course Development
Teachers and the wider educational community are key partners in the course development process in the Years 9 to 12 Project. The Learning Area Overview includes the current course offerings and a staged process of replacing or creating new courses. For more information visit the Planned Course Provision section of this website.
Course Development Status
| Course Development Phase | Courses |
|---|---|
| Course Concept | |
| Course Development Planning | Chinese 3 French 3* German 3 Italian 3 Japanese 3 |
| Initial Course Development | |
| Public Consultation and Revision | |
| TASC Formal Review and Feedback | |
| Course Refinement | |
| Public Consultation and Revision | |
| Pre-Accreditation | |
| Submission for Accreditation | |
| Further Development | |
| Newly Accredited | Chinese 2 (for use from 2023) French 2 (for use from 2023) German 2 (for use from 2023) Italian 2 (for use from 2023) Japanese 2 (for use from 2023) |
Updated course accreditation information can be found on the TASC website.
* Note: There is one course for Languages Level 3 (version in French) that is being used as a structural framework for all 5 of the language courses. The framework proposal will be reviewed by The Office of TASC during Formal Review and Feedback and this advice, in combination with stakeholder feedback from the teaching communities of all languages, will enable us to resolve any issues before crafting the documents in all 5 languages. Once developed, teachers will be provided with an opportunity to provide feedback for each language prior to submission for accreditation
Courses
Information to support the delivery of courses currently accredited by TASC can be found below.
Chinese (Expires on 31 December 2023)
Chinese Level 2 (New for 2023)
- The course document is now available on the TASC website
- Course Implementation Guide (PDF, 299 KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence (PDF, 509, KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence (DOCX, 328 KB)
- Canvas resources can be found using the information on the Online Resources page of this site.
French (Expires on 31 December 2023)
French Level 2 (New for 2023)
- The course document is now available on the TASC website
- Course Implementation Guide (PDF, 269 KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence (PDF, 412 KB) (DOCX, 519 KB)
- Canvas resources can be found using the information on the Online Resources page of this site.
German (Expires on 31 December 2023)
German Level 2 (New for 2023)
- The course document is now available on the TASC website
- Course Implementation Guide (PDF, 262 KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence (PDF, 391 KB) (DOCX, 506 KB)
- Canvas resources can be found using the information on the Online Resources page of this site.
Italian (Expires on 31 December 2023)
Italian Level 2 (New for 2023)
- The course document is now available on the TASC website
- Course Implementation Guide (PDF, 260 KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence (PDF, 429 KB) (DOCX, 511 KB)
- Canvas resources can be found using the information on the Online Resources page of this site.
Japanese (Expires on 31 December 2023)
Japanese Level 2 (New for 2023)
- The course document is now available on the TASC website
- Course Implementation Guide (PDF, 331 KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence (PDF, 476 KB) (DOCX, 521 KB)
- Canvas resources can be found using the information on the Online Resources page of this site.
Learning Area Advisory Group (LAAG)
The purpose of Years 9-12 Learning Area Advisory Groups (LAAGs) are to provide strategic advice and feedback to the Learning Area Curriculum Leader in relation to the development and implementation of courses and qualifications that are accredited and recognised by the Office of Tasmanian Assessment Standards and Certification (TASC). The LAAGs form part of the advisory and consultation structure for Course Development Activity which also includes Critical Friends and Sponsor Schools.
Membership of Years 9-12 LAAGs
- The Chair of each LAAG is the relevant learning area Curriculum Lead (CL)
- Secretariat support for LAAGs is provided by Years 9-12 Learning
- Core LAAG Membership (Strategic Expertise):
- Leaders of Learning (9/10 Australian Curriculum expertise)
- Leaders of Learning (11/12 Curriculum/Learning Area AST/AP expertise)
- Leaders of Learning (Tertiary Providers)
- Career Education Leader/Career Advisor/Transition or Enrolment team member (School-based)
- Tranche-specific LAAG Membership:
- Additional member/s for LAAGs will be appointed where expert subject matter input is required related to:
- Subject matter expertise related to courses being developed in any given tranche
- VET expertise (where relevant)
- Additional member/s for LAAGs will be appointed where expert subject matter input is required related to:
For more information about the LAAG view the Terms of Reference document or contact years9-12learning@decyp.tas.gov.au.