13JP

Level 3 Japanese

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss J. Vincent.

The course continues to develop the skills needed to understand and use everyday written and spoken Japanese. The focus is being able to communicate in unfamiliar contexts. Students have to be committed to learning vocabulary and language features, and to preparing their portfolios for internal assessment. Cultural studies are integrated into the course.

This course explores more complex topics in the context of Japan. Students will be expected to continue to maintain a regular practice of vocabulary and Kanji where appropriate. 

Subject Overview

Term 1
Geography and Climate - Through this topic, we explore the geographical makeup of Japan in comparison to New Zealand. We learn how we can discuss the similarities and differences we see in Japanese and even discuss universal differences through more complex topics like climate change.


Religion in Japan - Through this topic, we explore how Japan views religion and how we can discuss how religion plays a role in our daily lives through Japanese.

Term 2
Booking an international trip - Booking a trip to any country is difficult but we learn in this topic how to read what deals are available whether it be extended stay's, cool attractions, reservations, and more!

Sightseeing and seeking recommendations - The best source of information on what cool things to do in Japan are people who live in Japan. In this unit, we explore how we can seek advice and discuss all the cool things places around the world have to offer on our trips.

Term 3
Culture shock! - When different cultures meet, there is bound to be differences but the more we know about different cultural practices and values, the more respectful and inquisitive we can be when these things happen. In this unit, we explore our own cultural values and practices and look at how the rest of the world does their own practices.

Get a job! - many of our students would love to get a job in Japan or work while travelling in Japan so we discuss how to be polite while also selling ourselves for a future employer.

Term 4
Revision for exams - This terms priorities is exam preparation and ensure students are ready for their external assessments.

Recommended Prior Learning

Students must have done Year 12 Japanese or have a strong background in the language (at teacher’s discretion)

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Language Perfect for $20

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.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 21 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 11 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91553 v2
NZQA Info
Japanese 3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended spoken Japanese texts
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91555 v1
NZQA Info
Japanese 3.3 - Interact clearly using spoken Japanese to explore and justify varied ideas and perspectives in different situations
6
6
6
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91556 v1
NZQA Info
Japanese 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended written and/or visual Japanese texts
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91557 v1
NZQA Info
Japanese 3.5 - Write a variety of text types in clear Japanese to explore and justify varied ideas and perspectives
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 21
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 21

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.

Disclaimer

All subject selections are provisional only and are subject to:

  • meeting any course entry requirements
  • minimum class sizes
  • the availability of teaching staff

and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Learning Area for that subject.