Course requirements

Implementation of the Classical Languages K–10 Syllabus is optional in Kindergarten to Year 6.

Mandatory study of 100 hours in one language is completed in Years 7–10 but preferably in Years 7–8, over one continuous 12-month period. However, students may commence their study of a language at any point along the K–10 continuum.

Course numbers:

Course name	200-hour	100-hour	200-hour Life Skills	100-hour Life Skills
Classical Greek	820	821	824	825
Classical Hebrew	826	827	829	828
General	817	818	866	867
Latin	950	951	954	955
Sanskrit	1020	1019	1018	1017

Languages (Stage 5 Mandatory): 4070

Exclusions: Students may not access Life Skills outcomes and other outcomes from the same subject.

Organisation of Classical Languages K–10

The diagram (Figure 1) is an overview of the Classical Languages K–10 Syllabus. It shows that:

understanding texts is necessary to access classical languages and cultures. Students apply knowledge of language systems to understand texts
translation is a core skill in the study of a classical language. By translating texts, the analysis of language reinforces meaning
intercultural understanding involves learning about the classical world, making connections and comparisons, and reflecting on language, culture and identity.

Image long description: The diagram shows 'Understanding the target language and culture through texts' encompassing 2 of the focus areas of Understanding texts and Intercultural understanding. Below the first focus area is 'Understanding and responding', 'Applying knowledge of language systems' and 'Translating'. Below the second focus area is 'Understanding the world of the target language' and 'Reflecting on language, culture and identity'.

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Syllabus framework

The Classical Languages K–10 Syllabus is a framework that can be used to teach a classical language in New South Wales. A classical language is any language with an independent literary tradition and a large and ancient body of written literature. Classical Languages are no longer spoken as a first language.

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