"Learning languages opens minds to difference where diversity is valued. Proficiency in languages encourages effective engagement with the global community. The study of Languages strengthens essential foundational skills in literacy. It also fosters intellectual and emotional development, and cultural understanding.
Through learning languages, students reflect on their own heritage, culture and identity and reflect on the culture, beliefs and values of others" (NESA, 2021).
"The Japanese K–10 Syllabus provides opportunities for students to engage with the linguistic and cultural diversity of the Japanese-speaking community. Through learning Japanese, students develop communicative skills in the language, an understanding of how languages work as a system and intercultural understanding capability" (NESA, 2021).
"The study of at least 100 hours in one language, to be completed over one continuous 12-month period, is a mandatory requirement for eligibility for the award of the Record of School Achievement. The 100-hour course must cover the Stage 4 outcomes and content of the chosen language syllabus, and must be studied between Years 7–10, but preferably in Years 7–8.
When students have completed the mandatory 100 hours’ language study, they may continue the study of that language as an elective for the Record of School Achievement and/or choose to study another language" (NESA, 2021).
"This course provides students with the opportunity to develop their linguistic and intercultural knowledge and understanding, and the speaking, listening, reading and writing skills to communicate in Japanese. Topics covered provide contexts in which students develop their communication skills in Japanese and their knowledge and understanding of language and culture" (NESA, 2021).
Read the full Japanese Beginners course description.
Read the version log for Japanese Beginners Stage 6 syllabus and assessment changes.
"This course provides opportunities for students to develop their skills and knowledge of Japanese. Through tasks associated with a range of texts and text types, students gain an insight into the culture and language of Japanese-speaking communities through the study of a range of texts" (NESA, 2021).
Read the Japanese Continuers course description.
Read the version log for Japanese Continuers Stage 6 syllabus and assessment changes.
"This course provides students with the opportunity to extend their ability to use and appreciate Japanese as a medium for communication and creative thought and expression" (NESA, 2021).
Read the Japanese Extension course description.
Read the version log for Japanese Extension Stage 6 syllabus and assessment changes.
"The Japanese in Context syllabus is part of the Collaborative Curriculum and Assessment Framework for Languages (CCAFL).
This course focuses on the study of Modules and Issues. Students' intercultural and linguistic skills, knowledge and understanding of Japanese will be developed through a range of texts related to the Issues, viewed from one or more of the three Perspectives (Personal, Community and International). Students explore in depth an area of interest related to one of the Issues through the Personal Investigation"(NESA, 2021).
Read the Japanese in Context course description.
Read the version log for Japanese in Context Stage 6 syllabus and assessment changes.