08 JAPANESE (08LJP1)

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Curriculum Overview

Pathways

The Course:

Year 8 Japanese follows on from Year 7 Japanese and runs in either semester one or semester two. In year 8 Japanese you will build on the skills and knowledge you already have while studying topics that are relevant to your life. You will learn to introduce your family and yourself in more detail, express likes and dislikes, talk about school and timetables and research school life in Japan. You will also study authentic Japanese cultural texts such as songs, nursery rhymes and fairy tales.

Each unit will comprise of listening, speaking, reading, writing and cultural components in which you will use the language in authentic ways and learn the cultural links between the people and the language they speak. You will complete speaking, listening, reading and writing tasks, as well as games and activities designed to help you retain vocabulary and better understand the structure of the language. You will frequently use your computers, both in class and for homework.

This unit will focus on...

Learning and Assessment Activities

You will be required to demonstrate knowledge of vocabulary and grammar through:

• Class work
• Homework
• Performance Tasks

You will also be required to demonstrate your ability to speak the language in:

• Speeches
• Dialogues
• Recordings

These units lead to

Year 9 Japanese

Special considerations

Costs involved

Materials required

Exercise book from Year 7 
Headphones 

For further information see...

Mr Hasley, Ms McCullough or Ms Warner

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