Southland Boys’ High School Southland Boys’ High School

NCEA Level 2 Japanese

L2JAP
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms M. Sasaki.

Recommended Prior Learning

Achievement of NCEA Level 1 Japanese 10 Credits or H.O.F approval.


NCEA Level 2 Japanese – Japan in Focus: Deeper Connections, Broader Horizons


This course builds on Level 1 Japanese and takes your skills to the next stage. You’ll learn to express your ideas and opinions in more detail, compare perspectives on topics such as school life, family, youth culture, and technology, and explore how traditions and innovations shape Japanese society. Through projects, role plays, and exchanges with Kumagaya High School, you’ll strengthen your confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. By the end, you’ll have earned NCEA credits, become a stronger communicator, and gained deeper insight into cultural perspectives and how they shape the world around us.


Learning Areas:

Languages


Assessment Information

Students who study Level 2 Japanese can attempt all the five NCEA Level 2 Japanese Achievement Standards.

Pathway

NCEA Level 3 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.

										

						

							
								

									Description
									Type
									Value
								

							
							
															

									Japanese Reference Book
									Non-Voluntary
									$20.00
								

														
							
								

									$20.00
								

							
						

					

										

								


				





    

        
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.