12JPN

Level 2 Japanese

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms J. Murphy.

Welcome to year 12 Japanese at EGGS!

Japan is known for its cultural influence on the world. From food, to anime and manga, to traditional clothing and decoration, Japan’s culture is unique and beautiful. Speaking Japanese opens the door to experiencing this new world of culture, history and tradition. 

As NZ’s 4th largest trading partner, there are many opportunities for Kiwis to use Japanese both in Japan and at home. 

In this course, you will study towards 20 credits at NCEA L2. The course will have a ‘youth matters’ focus, where we develop our ability to communicate in depth. You will learn to express and justify ideas and opinions through giving detail and connecting your points. We will cover topics such as:

  • Exchange trips
  • Health and leisure
  • Traditions

You will be entered into 4 standards:

2.1 Listening (external)

2.3 Interaction (internal)

2.4 Reading (external)

2.5 Writing (internal)

Here is an example of the language we study at year 12:

   

 

Recommended Prior Learning

Year 11 Japanese. However we understand that students may have learnt Japanese in a number of different ways, therefore if you have other experience please talk to Ms J Murphy ([email protected]).

Course Costs and Equipment/ Stationery requirements

Highly recommended: $28 Education Perfect subscription (one payment for all languages). Students will also need either a 2B8 exercise book or a binder and refill for their coursework (approx. $5).

Description Type Value
Education Perfect Voluntary $28.00
$28.00

Pathway

Entry to Year 13. Japan is the 4th largest importer in the world and 12th in foreign investment. This, combined with the close ties between Japan and NZ, provides a variety of exchange, scholarship and career opportunities at and beyond school.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 10
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91133 v3
NZQA Info

Japanese 2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken Japanese texts on familiar matters


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91134 v2
NZQA Info

Japanese 2.3 - Interact using spoken Japanese to share information and justify ideas and opinions in different situations


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91136 v3
NZQA Info

Japanese 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of written and/or visual Japanese text(s) on familiar matters


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91137 v2
NZQA Info

Japanese 2.5 - Write a variety of text types in Japanese to convey information, ideas, and opinions in genuine contexts


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

We aim to enable every student to have the course that they prefer, however, some courses have limited places or pre-requisits that may restrict the student's choice.