10JA1

Year 10 Japanese - half year

Course Description

This course is for students who are interested in learning more about Japanese. Language topics and skills are integrated with cultural studies. The course builds on the introductory course of Year 9 and extends listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Hiragana will be reviewed and mastered, and Katakana will be taught over the course. Topics covered include:

  • school life for students
  • food and drink, ordering in a restaurant, cooking, and eating with chopsticks
  • Katakana alphabet

Please note, those choosing the 1/2 year option for Year 10 Japanese must take this in the FIRST half of the year. 



Recommended Prior Learning

Year 9 Japanese (or equivalent with prior consultation with the Teacher-in-Charge)

Assessment Information

Students have one opportunity during the programme to complete summative assessments for each of the course objectives:

Criterion A: Listening
Criterion B: Reading
Criterion C: Speaking
Criterion D: Writing