Punjabi

Students: 

understand the intonation and phrasing patterns of spoken Punjabi, for example:

– identifying ways in which stress, intonation or body language convey meaning

– recognising the need for pauses or changes of tone in complex sentences with embedded clauses

– recognising the role of pronunciation, rhythm and pace in creating effects and suggesting relationships by annotating a text, eg story, poem, song or conversation

– recognising that tone of voice can indicate the relationship and emotion between speakers, and distinguishing the real meaning behind a statement 

understand conventions of the written script, for example:

– using different vowels to create the same sounds, eg ਚਾ, ਚਾਹ, ਲਾ, ਲਾਹ, ਕਾਲ, ਕਾਹਲ

– using combinations of consonants to create a variety of sounds, eg ਸ਼ਾਿ, ਸਵੇਰ, ਸਥਾਨ, ਤਸ਼ਖਰ , ਜੱਗ, ਜ਼ਿਾਨਾ, ਜਨਿ  understand and use Punjabi language and grammatical forms, and explore how to use/combine these elements to express complex ideas, for example:

– developing metalanguage to describe and apply grammatical concepts and language elements, and to organise learning resources, eg sentence structures, verb charts or lists of vocabulary, eg ਤਲਆਓ, ਪੜਹਨਾ, ਿੁਰਨਾ, ਦੌੜਨਾ, ਹੋਣਾ, ਖੜਹਨਾ

– conjugating verbs in the correct tense, eg ਭ ਿ ਕਾਲ- ਿੈਂਬੋਤਲਆ, ਵਰਿਿਾਨ- ਿੈਂਬੋਲਦਾ ਹਾਾਂ, ਭਤਵੱਖ -ਿੈਂ ਬੋਲਾਾਂਗਾ

– using quotations, idiomatic expressions or proverbs, eg ਕਿਰ ਕੱਸ ਲੈਣੀ

– exchanging direct and indirect speech to report on ideas, opinions, actions and events, eg ਉਸਨੇਬੜੇਤਪਆਰ ਨਾਲ ਪੁਤਛੱਆ, "ਿੁਸੀ ਾਂਵਾਪਸ ਕਦੋਂਆਓਗੇ"।

– recognising and incorporating features of alliteration in Punjabi and applying them to spoken or written texts, eg ਕੱਚਾ ਪਾਪੜ ਪੱਕਾ ਪਾਪੜ, ਚਾਚਾ ਨੇਚਾਚੀ ਨ ੰ ਚਾਾਂਦੀ ਦੇਚਿਚੇਨਾਲ ਚੱਟਨੀ ਚਟਾਈ।

Stage 5 Punjabi K–10 Syllabus 109

investigate the impact of factors such as media, technology, globalisation and popular culture on Punjabi, for example:

– considering how globalisation has accelerated the introduction of English words and expressions into Punjabi, and discussing possible benefits and disadvantages associated with the blending and mixing of languages, such as in fashion, food or music, eg ਤਵਸ਼ਵੀਕਰਨ ਹੋਣ ਕਰਕੇਕੁਝ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਤਜਵੇਂਫੇਸਬੁੱਕ, ਐਸ ਐਿ ਐਸ ਆਤਦ ਲਈ ਕੋਈ ਢੁਕਵੇਂਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਤਵੱਚ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਨਹੀ ਾਂਹਨ।

– researching and reporting on the influence of Punjabi language and culture in the local and broader Australian community

– identifying examples of the influence of media and technology on Punjabi by comparing advertisements – comparing examples of Punjabi vocabulary used in India with vocabulary used by Punjabispeakers in Australia or other countries

– finding examples online or in print of cross-cultural influences in Punjabi, English and Australian English cultural expressions, art forms, food and vocabulary 

apply knowledge of the interrelationship between linguistic elements, structure, context, purpose and audience to a range of texts, for example:

– applying understanding of textual features of different text types to construct simple narratives, messages, slogans or song lyrics, identifying how the choice of language and text structure works to achieve each text’s purpose

– comparing a number of samples of a particular type of text, eg online diary entries, to analyse ideas and reflections through the language features used

– exploring a range of imaginative texts to compare the use of language features such as imagery and hyperbole, and discussing how these are used to convey meaning and to entertain

– experimenting with language appropriate to particular types of texts, eg descriptive language in documentaries, reflective language in blogs, diary or journal entries, and persuasive language in advertisements and speeches

– interpreting and explaining the use of textual conventions popular among young Punjabi speakers 

It is expected that students will require between 200 - 240 hours of scheduled instruction over a twoyear period for successful completion of the study of a language at senior secondary level.

The Preliminary Course (120 indicative hours)

The Preliminary course has, as its organisational focus, topics associated with concepts and perspectives. The student's skills in, and knowledge and understanding of, Punjabi will be developed through tasks associated with a range of texts and text types that reflect the concepts and topics. The student will also gain an insight into the relationship between the culture and the language of Punjabispeaking communities through the study of a range of texts.

The HSC Course (120 indicative hours)

The HSC course focuses on a range of prescribed concepts, topics and perspectives. The student will gain a broader and deeper understanding of Punjabi and will extend and refine their communication skills in the language, as they expand the range of tasks, texts and text types studied, the student's knowledge and understanding of the culture and the language of Punjabi-speaking communities will develop further.