Japanese Beginners

2 units for each of Preliminary and HSC Board Developed Course

Exclusions: Not studied for ROSA (must have done >200hrs)

Course Description:

This course provides students with the opportunity to develop their linguistic and intercultural knowledge and understanding, and the speaking, listening, reading and writing skills to communicate in Japanese. Topics covered provide contexts in which students develop their communication skills in Japanese and their knowledge and understanding of language and culture.

Topics:

  • Family life, home and neighbourhood

  • People, places and communities

  • Education and work

  • Friends, recreation and pastimes

  • Holidays, travel and tourism

  • Future plans and aspirations

Objectives:

  • Interacting Students will develop the linguistic and intercultural knowledge, understanding and skills to communicate actively in Japanese in interpersonal situations.

  • Understanding Texts Students will interpret and respond to texts, applying their knowledge and understanding of language and culture.

  • Producing Texts Students will create and present texts in Japanese for specific audiences, purposes and contexts, incorporating their linguistic and intercultural knowledge, understanding and skills.

School Fees:

Compulsory purchase of student workbooks through the school is a prerequisite. Students will be advised of exact costs at the start of the course.