Level 1 Japanese
LLJPN101 Course Description Recommended Prior LearningTo 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.
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.
Learning Areas:
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)
Let's Start Japan or Cool Japan - Let's Explore Japanese - Level 1 Japanese - Level 2 Japanese - Level 3 Japanese
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery (Approximate)Students are required to have a 1B5 or equivalent, an L-shaped pocket, a pen/pencil and highlighters.