Japanese - Part 2
- Learning Area:
- Languages
- Course Level:
- Year 10
- Year(s):
- 2021 - 2022
- Approx Cost:
- $12.50 Education Perfect subscription (if starting new to Japanese this semester)
$15 Japanese Lunch (optional)
- Technology Requirements:
- A laptop is essential for this course
- Entry Recommendations:
If you would like to join Japanese this semester we welcome new students with an interest in the culture and language of Japan. Completion of Year 9 Japanese and Year 10 Japanese – Semester 1 is recommended.
- Course Outline:
This course is a continuation of Japanese- Part 1 (10JPEa). To do this course, 10JPEb*, you need to have completed the semester one course, 10JPEa as the learning from semester one is needed for semester two.
Japanese is a unique and exciting language. Students will explore the wonderful culture of Japan. A focus this semester will be on Sport and Exploring Tokyo, Japan. The writing systems of hiragana and katakana will be used along with the introduction of some helpful kanji.
Semester 2 Themes:
Places to Explore in Japan, Must Try Japanese Foods, Annual Events and Festivals in Japan.Opportunities:
Participation in the Year 10 Cultural Afternoon with other schools
When border constraints are lifted we hope the following opportunities resume, the chance to participate in the Kurashiki Exchange to Japan, and as a class host visiting groups from Japan for a inclass cultural exchange.
- Where Does It Lead:
Year 11 Japanese (11JPE)
If you would like to take Japanese in Year 11 then it is recommended that you take Japanese in Semester 1 and Semester 2 in Year 10.
- For further information see:
- Mrs Austen
In Year 9 students start the first year of their two year junior programme. Year 9 consists of two semesters (half year-long) with a combination of compulsory courses and option courses chosen by the students.
In Year 9 students will take 12 semester (half-year) courses that include:
a) Compulsory Courses - 2 semesters of Health & PE, Mathematics, Science, and one Semester of English and Social Studies. (the reverse happens in Year 10, the second year of the junior programme).
b) Option Courses - Four semesters of option courses (note: students choose 5 option courses in Year 10, the second year of the junior programme).
Year 10 students study five compulsory courses (English, Mathematics, Health & Physical Education, Science and Social Sciences) and six semester (half year) options (see individual course details). You can choose to do one semester course from a subject area eg: Drama - Part 1 or take two semester courses from a subject area, which is equivalent to a whole year course eg: Drama Part - 1 and Drama - Part 2. Pathways for all course at all levels are summarised on the Course Planning Chart.
A few Year 10 semester two courses require you to complete semester one first, before doing semester two.
Students won't be gaining Level 1 NCEA in Year 11. There will be up to one internal NCEA assessment per semester course, giving students the opportunity to gain approximately 45 credits but not the 80 needed for Level 1 NCEA. Some assessments maybe at Level 2 NCEA. These internal assessments will expose students to the way different subject areas assess NCEA in preparation for Year 12 and the completion of Level 2 NCEA.
Year 12 students study six year-long courses (see individual course details and Course Planning Chart). There are no compulsory courses, however, English and Mathematics are strongly recommended.
Students have the option of studying five courses. In such cases, students will be placed in the Independent Learning Project (ILP001) course, in addition to their five courses, so that they can be mentored and have their progress monitored.
Year 13 students study five year-long courses (see individual course details and Course Planning Chart) and have an Independent Study (IST). A sixth course can be selected in place of IST. Students have the option of studying four courses. In such cases, students will be placed in the Independent Learning Project (ILP001) course, in addition to their four courses, so that they can be mentored and have their progress monitored.
For students that are intending to gain University Entrance it is strongly recommended that they select at least four University Entrance approved courses. Refer to individual course details to check if a course is a University Entrance approved subject
Year 13 (IST) is independent, unsupervised learning that can take place at school or at home. Students are responsible for managing their work during this time.