11JPN
This course requires 2 options.

11 Japanese

Course Description

Teacher in Charge:

Japanese at Level 1 prepares students for communication between friends and family. Akonga learn about family and everyday life, travel, and getting around their hometown.  The aim is to develop functional communicators who can share their interests, and make new mates.


Course Overview

Term 1
Reintroducing ourselves to Japanese: revision of Level 10 vocabulary and grammar
Kyoumi ga aru no? (Are you interested?): Brainstorming of topics for the year.
Let's talk about it!: Oral Presentation at term's end.

Term 2
Yeah, write!: Introduction to the writing portfolio
The business: Topics include family, directions, and school. Speaking, listening, reading, and writing are all important.
Exams: Mid-year

Term 3
Yeah, write!: Writing (2) continues, and is due at the end of this term. 
Speak up: Some students may be offered the opportunity to complete the Interact (conversation) in place of writing 2.
Ongoing business: Further topics are health, travel, and holidays.

Term 4
Revision and Final Exam

Prerequisites

Open Entry - 10JA preferred

Pathway

Apart from dedicated career paths, such as interpreter, teacher, or translator, a language is a useful addition to any future pathway. Marketing, sales, law, medicine, health and lifestyle, and diplomatic careers all benefit from an additional worldview.

Key Competencies

Assessment Information

Paper Description Type Weighting
Paper 11JPN1 Presentation Internal 10.00%
Paper 11JPN2 Writing 1 Internal 20.00%
Paper 11JPN3 Writing 2 Internal 20.00%
Paper 11JPN4 Examination Internal 50.00%