LLJPN101

Level 1 Japanese

Course Description

Big Question:  How does learning another language teach us about ourselves?

The purpose of this course is to build your communication skills in Japanese, both written and spoken. We will have a strong focus on conversations and interacting with others about everyday topics using Japanese. You will deepen your understanding of Japanese culture and how it compares with your own day to day life.

Topics will include family and friends, our places, daily routines, school, and health.


Recommended Prior Learning

To be successful in this course we recommend that students have completed the full year “Let’s Explore Japanese” course in Year 10. 

It is strongly recommended that students are able to read hiragana. Being able to read Katakana is an advantage.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery (Approximate)

Students are required to have a 1B5 or equivalent, an L-shaped pocket, a pen/pencil and highlighters.

Pathway

Let's Start Japan or Cool Japan - Let's Explore Japanese - Level 1 Japanese - Level 2 Japanese - Level 3 Japanese

Assessment Information

Students will complete two internal assessments and one external assessment. The internals focus on:
interacting with others in Japanese,
presenting in spoken and/or written Japanese

The external focuses on
reading texts written in Japanese and answering questions in English
Internals

AS 91956: Interact in spoken Japanese to share and respond to information, ideas, and opinions (5 credits)
AS 91957: Communicate in Japanese for a chosen purpose (5 credits)

External
AS 91958: Demonstrate understanding of written Japanese related to everyday contexts (5 credits)

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 15
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 5
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91956 v3
NZQA Info

Japanese 1.1 - Interact in spoken Japanese to share and respond to information, ideas, and opinions


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91957 v3
NZQA Info

Japanese 1.2 - Communicate in Japanese for a chosen purpose


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91958 v3
NZQA Info

Japanese 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of written Japanese related to everyday contexts


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0