Year 9 Cool Japan! (2)
JAPCOJ Course Description Recommended Prior LearningNo prior learning is required.
This course is a semester long and will be offered in both semester 1 and 2.
Big Question: How do we widen our view of the world with language?
Are you interested in Japan but not sure about the language? Want to find out more about Japanese culture beyond the anime world? Simply unsure as to which language might click with you? This course is designed for those who want an introduction to the Japanese language through investigating Japanese lifestyles and pop culture. We look at all there is to do with Cool Japan and the wonderful world within. Food and drink, arts, sport, fashion - we look at it all! Come and explore Cool Japan!
Learning Areas:
Assessment Information
MANA REO (COMMUNICATING)
Students will be assessed on their ability to communicate their knowledge, understanding and skills.
• Pre-structural - I need support to describe ideas and/or information.
• Uni-structural - I can describe an idea and/or information.
• Multi-structural - I can describe ideas and information.
• Relational - I link ideas and information together and explain my understanding.
• Extended Abstract - I apply my understanding to discuss my ideas in new ways.
WHAKAARO (THINKING)
Students will be assessed on their ability to develop their levels of thinking in a variety of learning experiences.
• Pre-structural - I need to support to think of an idea.
• Uni-structural - I can think of an idea.
• Multi-structural - I can think of several ideas.
• Relational - I link ideas together to organise my thinking.
• Extended Abstract - I apply my thinking in creative ways.
Year 10 Let's Explore Japanese!
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery (Approximate)Students are required to have a 1B5 or equivalent, an L-shaped pocket, and a pen/pencil.