Foundation to Year 2 Japanese
The nature of the learners Children enter the early years of schooling with established communication skills in one or more languages and varying degrees of early literacy capability. For young students, learning typically focuses on their immediate …
Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Years 3 and 4 Japanese
The nature of the learners At this level, children are developing awareness of their social worlds and of their memberships of various groups, including of the Japanese class. They are further developing literacy capabilities in English, and while this …
Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Years 5 and 6 Japanese
The nature of the learners At this level, students are widening their social networks, experiences and communication repertoires in both their first language and Japanese. They continue to need guidance and participate in structured, collaborative tasks …
Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Years 7 and 8 Japanese
The nature of the learners Students are beginning their study of Japanese and typically have had little prior exposure to the language and associated culture. Many will have learnt an additional language in primary school, while some have proficiency …
Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Years 9 and 10 Japanese
The nature of the learners Students have prior experience of learning Japanese and bring a range of capabilities, strategies and knowledge that can be applied to new learning. They are expanding the range and nature of their learning experiences and …
Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLJAC185
composing individual and group contributions to different forms of social media, such as tweets, memes, blogs, shared websites or student newsletters on issues related to their own social worlds
Elaboration (3) | ACLJAC185 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLJAU035
discussing possible reasons for changes in Japanese language use, such as exposure to other languages, changing attitudes to social practices, involvement in social media and digital communication
Elaboration (3) | ACLJAU035 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Years 7 and 8 Japanese
The nature of the learners These years represent a transition to secondary school. Students in this sequence are continuing to study Japanese, bringing with them an established capability to interact in different situations, …
Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Years 9 and 10 Japanese
The nature of the learners At this level, students bring to their learning existing knowledge of Japanese language and culture and a range of learning strategies. They are increasingly aware of the world beyond their own …
Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Context statement Japanese
The place of Japanese culture and language in Australia and in the world Japanese is the official language of Japan, Australia’s northern neighbour in the Asia region. It is also widely used by communities of speakers in Hawaii, Peru and …
Context statement | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLJAC112
demonstrating early Japanese literacy skills by selecting the correct hiragana or kanji through labelling, matching, clicking and dragging, drawing, mime and actions
Elaboration (2) | ACLJAC112 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLJAC028
recognising the importance of active listening skills to conversational etiquette in Japanese, such as showing interest and attentiveness by using あいづち and nodding, repeating information heard, and confirming details at the end of a conversation
Elaboration (2) | ACLJAC028 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLJAC173
considering their identity as a ‘second language learner’ and whether it involves changes in aspirations, career considerations or social-networking opportunities
Elaboration (3) | ACLJAC173 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLJAC187
creating a haiku or rap to perform to their peers that provides commentary on a social issue that is important or relevant to them
Elaboration (2) | ACLJAC187 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLJAC172
making appropriate language choices for particular social situations in different cultural contexts, for example, using appropriate familial terms to refer to their own or to others’ family members
Elaboration (3) | ACLJAC172 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLJAU124
Recognise that there are differences in how language is used in different cultural and social contexts, such as ways of greeting and addressing people[Key concepts: variation, context, culture; Key processes: exploring, identifying, comparing]
Elaborations ScOT Terms
ACLJAU124 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLJAC181
Engage in discussions and comparisons of young people’s interests, activities and lifestyles[Key concepts: perspectives, relationships, youth culture, social practices; Key processes: discussing, describing, reciprocating]
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ACLJAC181 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLJAC185
Present different types of information for specific purposes and contexts using appropriate formats and styles of presentation[Key concepts: social media, promotional material; Key processes: composing, selecting, editing, presenting]
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ACLJAC185 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLJAU195
Identify, analyse and compare textual features and conventions that characterise social and informative media in Japanese and English[Key concepts: textual conventions, language features, cohesion; Key processes: comparing, analysing, identifying]
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ACLJAU195 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLJAC020
Participate in activities that involve transacting, negotiating, planning and participating in events and experiences[Key concepts: social exchange, transaction, negotiation; Key processes: planning, transacting, making decisions, performing]
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ACLJAC020 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum