Burnside High School
NCEA Level 1 Japanese
Course Description
Teacher in Charge:
This Japanese course is a combination of four language skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking. Cultural knowledge is also an integral part of the course. There is one internally assessed standard to complete for Speaking and/or Writing.
In written work at Level 1, being able to read, understand and write Japanese script is very important. The emphasis is on communicating in Japanese, both spoken and written. By the end of this course, the students’ oral Japanese will be good enough to enable them to engage in simple but meaningful conversation with native Japanese speakers.
The main topics to be covered are:
- “My City”: town and getting around, describing people, describing homes, sport activities
- “My Friend’s Birthday”: shopping, families, leisure activities, eating and drinking
- “Holiday Trip”: weather and seasons, times and dates, daily routines, health, travel and holidays
- “Japanese Schools”: school life, formal and informal introductions
Hosting a Japanese student as part of Burnside High School’s Japanese exchange programme gives students a real opportunity to use and practise Japanese.
By Studying Japanese, students will gain an understanding of a foreign culture very different to that of New Zealand. Level 1 Japanese is a prerequisite for Level 2 and 3 Japanese in Years 12 and 13. Japanese can be continued in full time courses at tertiary institutes such as Ara or universities. Many fields of employment both in New Zealand and overseas require people who have skills in Japanese language e.g. tourism (travel companies and hotels), Internal and External Affairs, and private enterprises (importing and exporting companies).
Recommended Prior Learning
Year 10 Japanese, or HOD approval
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
There is a course contribution of $5 to cover learning resources.
Students are expected to supply their own stationary.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
Japanese 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken Japanese texts on areas of most immediate relevance
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Japanese 1.2 - Give a spoken presentation in Japanese that communicates a personal response
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Japanese 1.3 - Interact using spoken Japanese to communicate personal information, ideas and opinions in different situations
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Japanese 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of Japanese texts on areas of most immediate relevance
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Japanese 1.5 - Write a variety of text types in Japanese on areas of most immediate relevance
Pathway Tags
Writer, Historian, Social Work, Translator, Journalist, Lecturer, Lawyer, Architect, Judge, Child Advocate, NZ Armed Forces, Traveller, Professional Singer/Dancer, Performer, Actor, Tutor, Radio, Immigration Officer, Television, Politician, Tourism, Teacher, Linguist, Interpreter, Tourist Operator, Air Hostess, Airline Crew, Airport Worker, Hotel Manager, Import and Export Trader, Business person, Foreign Policy Officer, Workplace Relations Adviser, Intelligence Officer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Secondary School Teacher, Tertiary Lecturer, Tour Guide, Travel Agent/Adviser, Copywriter, Public Relations Professional, Radio Presenter, Television Presenter, Editor, Early Childhood Teacher, Primary School Teacher, Policy Analyst, Flight Attendant,
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