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The HSC Japanese course gives students a wide range of interesting ways to learn the language. It is largely a communicative course, with realistic, achievable standards and goals. Students are challenged to become competent communicators in Japanese, ready to use their skills for travel or work. Learning a language requires self-motivation and good study habits.
The HSC Japanese course gives students a wide range of interesting ways to learn the language. It is largely a communicative course, with realistic, achievable standards and goals. Students are challenged to become competent communicators in Japanese, ready to use their skills for travel or work. Learning a language requires self-motivation and good study habits.
The course has four broad components that make up language learning:
The course has four broad components that make up language learning:
Listening – understanding spoken Japanese in a range of practical situations
Listening – understanding spoken Japanese in a range of practical situations
Speaking – expressing and exchanging ideas and opinions in Japan, eg as a traveller abroad, talking informally with friends and many useful situations
Speaking – expressing and exchanging ideas and opinions in Japan, eg as a traveller abroad, talking informally with friends and many useful situations
Reading – understanding and responding to authentic Japanese texts, eg articles, emails, stories, songs and reports
Reading – understanding and responding to authentic Japanese texts, eg articles, emails, stories, songs and reports
Writing – expressing oneself in Japanese at both a formal and informal level.
Writing – expressing oneself in Japanese at both a formal and informal level.
Preknowledge
Preknowledge
This course is designed for students who have little or no previous knowledge of the language.
How is the work assessed
How is the work assessed
Assessment consists of a variety of tasks based on the four components. Assessment may be in the form of a written, electronic or oral presentation. There is no essay writing. Technology skills are integrated into the course.
What should I be able to do at the end of the course
What should I be able to do at the end of the course
be able to converse with a native speaker of the language at an elementary level;
have an understanding of a foreign culture and society;
understand different ways of life at home and abroad; have a better understanding of how language works.
How will this subject help me in the future?
How will this subject help me in the future?
The ability to communicate in another language will enhance a student’s vocational opportunities in the spheres of trade, business, banking, immigration, education and tourism.
Learning a language gives you the competitive edge when seeking a job. Employers know that language students develop good communication skills and are independent learners. Japanese tourists make up a large proportion of visitors to Australia each year. In areas such as tourism and hospitality, Japanese is a sought after language. For those interested in engineering or science studies at tertiary level, a knowledge of the language would be a huge advantage as Japan is a world leader in technology.
What does this course cost?
No subject fees. However, students will be required to buy a workbook associated with the course book. A Japanese dictionary would also be beneficial.
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