Heretaunga College
Level 3 Japanese
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to further develop your everyday communication skills in Japanese, both written and spoken. You will be able to expand on what you learned in Year 12 Japanese. You will deepen your understanding of Japanese to be able to understand and talk about unfamiliar topics.
Topics will include careers, education and student life, nature and the environment, and life in Japan.
Recommended Prior Learning
Students must have completed Level 2 Japanese. Exceptions may be made in consultation with the HOL.
It is strongly recommended that students are able to read hiragana and katakana, as well as recognise and understand Level 1 and 2 kanji.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery (Approximate)
Students are required to have a 1B5 or equivalent, an L-shaped pocket, a pen/pencil and highlighters
Pathway
Students of Japanese gain knowledge and skills that enrich and support every aspect of their journey through life, including the world of work.
To employers, the knowledge of an additional language shows resilience, a commitment to learning, and an openness to understanding different cultures and perspectives. Proficiency in Japanese is increasingly sought for work related to advocacy, education, journalism, health, and government.
Assessment Information
Students will complete two internal assessments and one external assessment. The internals focus on:writing in Japanese, presenting in spoken and/or written Japanese
The external focuses on reading texts written in Japanese and answering questions in English.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Japanese 3.2 - Give a clear spoken presentation in Japanese that communicates a critical response to stimulus material
NZQA Info
Japanese 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended written and/or visual Japanese texts
NZQA Info
Japanese 3.5 - Write a variety of text types in clear Japanese to explore and justify varied ideas and perspectives
Pathway Tags
Creative Industries, Service Industries, Social & Community Services,
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