Course overview
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Stage 5 (Years 9 & 10)
The stage 5 course (Years 9 and 10) caters for all proficiency levels, including Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels. Eligibility rules apply for students continuing to the Stage 6 Continuers or in Context courses.
Japanese 200-hour course (2-year course delivered over Years 9 & 10)
This course is designed for students who wish to study Japanese in Years 9 and 10 as an elective subject. Students with no knowledge, some prior knowledge or background knowledge of Japanese are eligible to study this course.
The course is delivered online through Canvas and contains a variety of interactive learning activities. There are worksheets and online tasks which students need to submit weekly. Regular weekly speaking lessons delivered on-screen are also an integral part of the course. During these online lessons, students will develop their speaking skills and can discuss any queries about the coursework with their teacher. Face-to-face lesson days are organised each term so that students can meet their classmates and participate in active language learning activities at NSW School of Languages (NSL).
Japanese 100-hour course (1 year course for Year 10 students)
The 100-hour course is for Year 10 students who have not previously studied Japanese. The students will gain an elementary knowledge of Japanese through their work with the course materials on Canvas and online lessons for speaking practice. Face-to-face lessons days are also organised for students to meet and interact with their peers at NSL. Students who complete the 100-hour course, remain eligible for the Stage 6 Beginners course, dependant on meeting other criteria. This course is excellent preparation for the Stage 6 Beginners course.
Stage 6 (Years 11 & 12)
Japanese Beginners
The Preliminary and HSC Japanese Beginners courses are designed for students with little or no prior knowledge of the Japanese language. This course aims to develop the fundamental skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing while enabling students to deepen their understanding of the Japanese culture. Students work through the module content, activities and quizzes through the online platform, Canvas and engage in weekly speaking lessons with their teacher to develop their speaking skills. Study days are offered once a term for our students to get together and consolidate their understanding of certain topics in the course.
Japanese Continuers
The Preliminary and HSC Japanese Continuers' courses are designed for students with 200 hours of prior learning in Stage 5. Delivered via the Canvas learning platform, the courses contain a range of different activities such as quizzes where students can develop their skills and receive immediate feedback. Students have weekly on-screen lessons with their teacher to develop their conversational skills and receive additional feedback and support. Study days are held at NSL once a term.
Japanese in Context
The Preliminary and HSC Japanese in Context courses are online courses with lessons, quizzes and downloadable content. The courses contain a range of different activities such as YouTube videos, listening and reading activities. There are vocabulary and grammar quizzes where students can develop their skills and receive immediate feedback. Delivered via the Canvas learning platform, the courses contain a range of different activities such as quizzes where students can develop their skills and receive immediate feedback. Students also have weekly on-screen lessons with their teacher to discuss the themes of the course. Study days are held at NSL once a term.
Japanese Extension
Our brand-new Japanese course is designed to explore the film そして父になる (Like Father, Like Son). Students will engage in diverse activities, including interactive Canvas exercises, class discussions, in-depth writing tasks, and personalised online speaking lessons, all aimed at exploring contemporary issues and preparing students for HSC assessments. Through this course, students will not only deepen their enjoyment of language learning but also gain valuable insights into Japanese-speaking communities.
Course materials
The following is a list of learning materials which need to be purchased for the specified course. All prices are approximate. If a course is not listed, the materials are provided by NSL.
Japanese Extension
- DVD: Soshite chichi ni naru in Japanese with English subtitles (English title is "Like father, like son")
The DVD is available from:
- The Language Book Centre
- JB Hi-Fi
- Amazon
- dvd online
Dictionaries
All students should have a comprehensive language dictionary. Please consult the Japanese faculty for advice regarding dictionaries.
Syllabuses (from NESA)
Go to the NESA syllabus downloads page for information on the syllabus.