Subject Code: 2JAC20
Length of course: Full year
Credit points and TAS Status: 20 Credit TAS

Recommended Background: Satisfactory completion of Stage 1 Japanese.

Precluded combinations with current MHS SACE subjects:
None

Course Outline:
The continuers level languages are designed for students who have studied the language for 400 to 500 hours by the time they have completed Stage 2, or who have an equivalent level of knowledge.

Students interact with others to share information, ideas, opinions and experiences.

They create texts in language to express information, feelings, ideas and opinions.

They analyse texts to interpret meaning, and examine relationships between language, culture and identity, and reflect on the ways in which culture influences communication.

Please note eligibility guidelines apply to this subject.

Topics Covered:
The aims of the Curriculum Statement are to further develop communicative skills in written and spoken Japanese, to improve written and aural comprehension skills and to extend awareness and understanding of the culture and way of life in Japan. Topics covered include Travel in Japan, Traditions and Culture, Future Plans and Work.

Assessment:
  • School Based Assessment 70%
    • Five summative tasks (a mix of oral, written and text analysis)
    • In-Depth Study (Oral Presentation, Response in Japanese, Reflection in English)
  • External Assessment 30%
    • Oral (Conversation and Discussion),
    • Written (Listening and Responding, Reading and Responding, Writing in Japanese)

Additional Costs:
  • Nil

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