NCEA Level 2 Japanese
Course Description
Teacher in Charge:
There is a continued emphasis at NCEA Level 2 on realistic communicative use of the Japanese language.
All four language skills of Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing developed in previous years will be extended; the scope of the work is much wider because students are more competent in the language.
Note: 2.3 Interact is optional.
In NCEA Level 2 Japanese, the emphasis moves away from describing one’s own lifestyle to studying Japanese language and culture in more detail. The “plain” form of language and many more grammatical structures used in everyday life and conversation are introduced. This enables students to understand ordinary conversational Japanese more easily and to express their own opinions.
The main topics covered are:
Leisure Activities
Family Life
School Life
Travel
Japan Trip
Technology
Students thinking of going into the business world or a government department could combine a language with economics, accounting, mathematics or computer and information science courses. Language training not only provides a cultural experience, but also helps to develop a literate person with an enquiring, adaptable mind.
Recommended Prior Learning
14 credits in Level 1 Japanese, or HOD approval
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Stationery only
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 2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken Japanese texts on familiar matters
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Japanese 2.3 - Interact using spoken Japanese to share information and justify ideas and opinions in different situations
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Japanese 2.2 - Give a spoken presentation in Japanese that communicates information, ideas and opinions
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Japanese 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of written and/or visual Japanese text(s) on familiar matters
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Japanese 2.5 - Write a variety of text types in Japanese to convey information, ideas, and opinions in genuine contexts
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,