Japanese

Course Description

This course extends your ability to communicate in Japanese and builds on your understanding of one of the world’s most unique cultures. You will develop the confidence to communicate in everyday Japanese situations. NCEA Level 1 requires you to speak and write in Japanese on a range of topics that are centred around you - for example, family, identity, and likes and dislikes. You will learn to write and talk about what has happened in the past and what may happen in the future. You will also have the opportunity to participate in an overseas trip to Japan.

Recommended Prior Learning: Year 10 Japanese or negotiation with Head of Faculty

Contact Teacher: Grant Petersen

Outcomes

• Endorsement available:  Yes

• Internal credits:  10

• External credits: 10

• Total credits: 20

• L 1 Literacy credits:  0

• Numeracy credits: 0

Possible next steps:  Japanese 200 (JPN200)

Languages - Japanese 

Course Description

The goal of this course is to develop students' ability to provide and understand information about relevant topics in genuine situations. NCEA Level two requires you to progress from conversing about yourself to communicating information to others in real life situations.  You will be able to write and hold conversations with others on a broader range of topics – for example film reviews, your country, culture and community etc. The course motivates long term language learning pathways. You will also have the opportunity to participate in an overseas trip to Japan.

Recommended Prior Learning: The course is offered to students who have completed the level 1 Japanese program or equivalent.

Contact Teacher: Grant Petersen

Outcomes

• Endorsement available: Yes

• Internal credits: 14

• External credits: 10

• Total credits: 24

• UE Reading credits: No

• UE Writing credits: No

Possible next steps: Level 3 Japanese (JPN300)

Languages - Japanese   (JPN200) 

Course Description

The goal of this course is to further develop proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, with the aim of enhancing critical thinking. The course motivates long term language learning pathways. You will also have the opportunity to participate in an overseas trip to Japan.

Recommended Prior Learning: The course is offered to students who have completed the level 2 Japanese programme.

Contact Teacher: Grant Petersen

Outcomes

• Endorsement available: Yes

• UE Approved:  Yes

• Internal credits: 14

• External credits: 10

• Total credits: 24

• UE Reading credits: No

• UE Writing credits: No

Possible next steps: Tertiary study

Languages - Japanese