Level 1 Japanese (JAP101)
JAP101 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs S. Knowles.
Recommended Prior LearningYear 10 Japanese
Level 1 Japanese
This course builds on learning undertaken in Year 10 Japanese and aims to consolidate basic reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
The units are contextually based covering topics such as:
- shopping and restaurants
- travel and directions
- health
- everyday life
- hobbies and holidays
You will need to have studied Japanese in Year 10 or equivalent .
Course Overview
Term 1
Family-Whanau and connections
Term 2
Manaakitanga
Term 3
Hauora
Internal assessment worth 5 credits (writing)
Term 4
Revision for externals (2 externals, listening and reading, worth a total of 10 credits)
Languages, Level 1 optional courses
Assessment Policy & Procedures Assessment Information
NCEA Level 1 1.2 Communicate in Japanese-this is done during weeks 4 and 5 of Term 3 and is worth 5 credits. It is an internal.
There are also 10 external credits (5 listening and 5 reading)
There are range of careers which make use of studies in Japanese but language skills can complement almost any occupational field and create specific opportunities. Career pathways might be: travel and tourism, diplomacy/international relations, teaching, interpreting/translating, import/export business, defense and national security, translation.
Career PathwaysHoliday Park Manager, Hotel/Motel Manager, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Industrial Designer, Hotel Porter, Travel Agent/Adviser, Interpreter, Translator, Tour Guide, Trainer, Primary School Teacher, Secondary School Teacher, Animator/Digital Artist, Cook, Sales Representative, Accountant, Auditor, Accounts Officer, Office Administrator, Finance Manager, Receptionist, Advertising Specialist, Sales and Marketing Manager
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery1 x 1B5 exercise book, 1 x A4 lined refill, 1 x Display Book (20 pages), 1 x wired over-ear headphones, $20 online resources