10JAP

Year 10 - Japanese

Course Description

By the end of the course students will be able to hold simple conversations about their daily lives, activities and interests. They will also be able to read and write the second of the three writing systems: katakana. Students will also learn approximately 30 kanji characters.

Year 10 Japanese is made up of Levels 3, 4 and 5 in the eight-level achievement regime.

The topics to be studied are:

  • Family
  • Working and studying
  • Likes and dislikes
  • Locations
  • Describing animals and people
  • Specific descriptions
  • Weather and leisure
  • Eating and drinking
  • Shopping

All of these topics build on those studied in Year 9 and further extend the student’s base knowledge of the Japanese language.

Pre-requisites

Students should have studied Year 9 Japanese.

Course Specific Costs

$50 - student workbook resources
$10 - cultural activities

Pathway

Assessment Information

The study and assessment is based on the following language skills:
• Listening
• Reading
• Speaking
• Writing

Disclaimer

Specific course content may change from what has been advertised in order to remain current and meet students' needs. 

The school has the right to make the best decision based on both staffing, and overall student interest, when preparing the final timetable.