Statement of Inquiry: In order to connect with others and give information about myself, it is important to understand how word order and vocabulary choice differ between languages.
Competencies
(1) Communication - I am aware of the different formats of communication and can express myself in different ways
(2) Communication - I can use my intercultural understanding to interpret various forms of communication.
Speaking tasks:
話す練習
Listening task:
ちょうかい練習
Assessment:
アセスメント
1) Listening Test: students listen and view a Japanese language greetings video on their own laptops while answering multiple choice comprehension questions. Students are marked on demonstration of aural comprehension.
Heritage students: students listen and view a Japanese language news video on their own laptops while answering multiple choice comprehension questions. Students are marked on demonstration of aural comprehension.
2) Writing Test: students write two greetings conversations to practise introductions informally and formally. Each conversation should be 30-70 words long. Students are marked on the message conveyed. While use of hiragana is encouraged to use wherever possible, it is fine to use romaji to write texts at this time for beginners. For Heritage, they are encouraged to use kanji as appropriate.
