Year 09/10 5JPN2 – Strengthening Japanese

Kaimono o shimashou - let's shop!

Available for study in: Year 9 or Year 10. 

Main areas of study:    
The language and customs of Japanese people will be learnt by students through everyday topics based on levels 3 to 4 of the New Zealand curriculum. This course is designed to build upon previously learnt material, as well as introduce students to new language to assist them in their endeavours to communicate effectively using natural spoken and written Japanese. This course is structured to allow students to gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of modern and traditional Japan. This course presents the language, culture and way of life in Japan using authentic and meaningful materials. Students will develop intercultural social awareness as they discover new cultures and countries. Students complete a variety of learning activities to improve their literacy in speaking, listening, reading and writing Japanese but also through cultural projects enhancing their global knowledge.

In this course you will learn:

• To speak and understand Japanese in everyday context about shopping, daily routines and homes.
• To read and write katakana characters, some kanji characters and to recognise hiragana.
• Knowledge of the Japanese culture and similarities/differences with the New Zealand culture.
• This course will cover:
• Everyday language (in casual and formal situations).
• Quantity (counters) and cost of things.
• Shopping.
• Clothing and fashion.
• Daily routine.
• Likes/ Dislikes & descriptions.
• Giving opinions and reasons.

Online resources: Google classroom is used to submit assignments and be up to date with this class. Japanese school website and interactive resources will also be used (i.e. Education Perfect, Duolingo, Quizlet) to extend your learning.

Methods of assessment:
Written, oral, listening and reading comprehension are assessed in this course.

This course leads to: 
5JPN3 and/or Level 1 Japanese (6JPN).