Pre-Requisite: Successful completion of Stage 1 Japanese
The study of Japanese at year 12 builds upon prior learning of Japanese and continues to consolidate learning and develop student’s ability to communicate effectively in the target language. Students examine relationships between language, culture and identity, and reflect on the ways in which culture influences communication.
Knowledge and understanding of Australia’s and their own place in the world enables students to apply language skills in a more authentic manner. Students refine critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they independently create and comprehend written and spoken texts that become more challenging.
Topics may include
the changing world
Japanese speaking communities
Students are assessed against the Japanese SACE Assessment Requirements; Ideas, Expression, Interpretation and Reflection across four assessment tasks (Interaction, Text Production, Text Analysis and In-depth Study). 70% School Assessment. 30% External Assessment.