Southland Boys’ High School Southland Boys’ High School

NCEA Level 1 Japanese

L1JAP
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms M. Sasaki.

Recommended Prior Learning

Open Entry, however, it is recommended that you performed satisfactorily in Year 10 Japanese.


Learning Japanese gives students not only the chance to communicate in a language very different from their own, but provides an opportunity to gain an appreciation of a fascinating culture.  This course extends students’ ability and confidence when listening, reading, writing, and speaking in Japanese. 

This course gives students the opportunity to participate in Kumagaya exchanges to build communication skills and deepen their understanding of Japanese culture and language. 


Learning Areas:

Languages


Assessment Information

Students who study NCEA Level 1 Japanese can attempt all the 4 Achievement Standards.

Pathway

NCEA Level 2 Japanese

Career Pathways

Chef, Recycler/Dismantler, Historian, Flight Attendant, Counsellor, Minister of Religion, Trainer, Journalist, Interpreter, Musician, Editor, Corrections Officer, Data Entry Operator/Transcriptionist, Foreign Policy Officer, Radio Presenter, Workplace Relations Adviser, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Importer/Exporter, Immigration Officer, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Translator, Private Teacher/Tutor


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

• Japanese Reference Book, printed by Department.
• 1 x 1B8 exercise book.
• 1 x Ring folder.


Disclaimer

Southland Boys' High School endeavours to timetable courses depending on students' needs, interests and future plans.  Many factors can influence whether a course is able to be offered in the following year.  These can include:

These factors can also impact on timetabling, and as a result students will be asked for input about any clashes that may occur.

Where a course is not able to be run, students' back-up subjects will be used.  If there are issues with student selections and the timetabling process, students will have the opportunity to make a decision in conjunction with staff input on the best solution.