Year 10 - Languages: Japanese (Year 10 Core Program)
Year 10 - Languages: Japanese (Year 10 Core Program)
OverviewLearning languages broadens students’ horizons about the personal, social, cultural and employment opportunities that are available in an increasingly interconnected and interdependent world. To provide students with a broad understanding of the Japanese language, this course will include studies of the language itself as well as students developing an understanding about the role of language and culture in communication and will incorporate historical, social, and cultural aspects of Japan.
| Units / Topics | Types of Assessment |
|---|---|
| Topics covered across both semesters include school, family, daily routines, sports, part-time work, and future dreams. Emphasis is also placed on consolidating the Katakana alphabet. | script and vocabulary tests |
| Throughout the course, emphasis will be placed on the student’s accurate recall and reproduction of Kanji script and vocabulary. They will also further develop their listening, reading, and speaking skills. | listening tasks |
| speaking tests | |
| reading and writing tasks |
Future Directions
Satisfactory completion of this subject will provide a sound foundation for students to proceed to VCE Units 1 & 2 Japanese.