Year 9 Japanese

LENGTH: Full year

KEY CONTACT: Kayoko Mino

COURSE CONTENT:
By the end of year 9, students should be able to communicate about their daily routine, housing, school, weather shopping and Japanese dining in Japanese. They will consolidate skills in reading and writing hiragana, katakana and begin learning kanji. Cultural aspects relating to the topics are woven throughout the course, including exploring a typical school day in Japan and learning about Japanese dining experiences. An opportunity to visit a Japanese restaurant is also possible this year.

Topics covered at a year 9 level are: Daily Routine, Japanese Housing, School, Weather. Shopping and Dining.

Learning is enhanced by the use of applications such as Duo Lingo, and Quizlet.

ASSESSMENT:
Students are assessed based on the concepts, capabilities and dispositions of the South Australian curriculum.

Assessment tasks encompass a diverse range of activities, including reading comprehension, listening exercises, written assignments, and oral presentations in Japanese. Additionally, students will engage in reflective activities that compare and analyse their own cultures with those of Japanese communities, fostering a deeper intercultural awareness and appreciation.

SUBJECT COSTS: Nil