Pukekohe High School
Year 9 Japanese
Course Description
Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Mrs P. McMillan.
Students will learn how to learn a second language and
- gain knowledge, skills and attitudes that will equip them for living in a world of diverse people, languages and cultures.
- learn how to learn a second language and understand more about their own language.
- learn by participating in and contributing to a variety of language activities, including peer interactions and self managed on line learning.
- learn about the relationship between language and culture and compare and contrast beliefs and practices. They will be able to relate to people from another culture appropriately and respectfully.
Students will
- develop an understanding of familiar expressions, everyday vocabulary and be able to use well rehearsed sentence patterns. They will be able to have a conversation about personal details in supported situations.
- learn how to pronounce Japanese and be introduced to the Japanese written alphabets.
- Learn how to meet and greet, introduce themselves, talk about school subjects and sports, likes and dislikes and going places and doing activities.
Focus is :
a) on speaking being able to use simple Japanese sentences and questions for the purpose of introducing themselves and their family in short conversations
b) on reading the 2 Japanese scripts of Hiragana and roomaji with basic kanji relating to numbers, days, months
c) on experiencing the culture with activities such as songs, games ie chopsticks games, origami, calligraphy and food
Course Overview
Semester A
Greetings and farewells
Introducing yourself by saying and spelling your name, mentioning your age, your birthday, your nationality and country/city
Understanding and responding to Japanese classroom language and instructions
Introducing other people like your friends and teachers
Discovering the Japanese culture and Japanese script of Roomaji, Hiragana and basic Kanji
Acquiring vocabulary and useful expressions through digital activities with Class Notebook, Kahoot and Blooket
Semester B
Talking about your family and pets
Mentioning your interests and hobbies such as sports, food, animals, colors
Discovering Japanese traditions and celebrations ie Hinamatsuri, Hanami, Tanabata Sumo and Taiko
Participating in a live auction in Japanese
Recommended Prior Learning
No prior knowledge required, the focus is on learning how to learn a second language
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
A workbook and device
Pathway
You can study the Japanese language course up to Year 13 at the college
You can apply for an Internship in Japanese after completing Year 13
Assessment Information
At the end of each term, the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing will be tested.
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