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

Achievement Standard Japanese Years 7 and 8

By the end of Year 8, students interact with one another and the teacher in classroom routines and activities, exchanging greetings, wishes and information about their personal and social worlds. They use gestures and formulaic expressions appropriately, …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard Japanese Years 9 and 10

By the end of Year 10, students use written and spoken Japanese to interact with peers, the teacher and other Japanese speakers to exchange information and opinions about personal interests and experiences. With support they share information …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLJAC005

Present factual information about aspects of Japanese and Australian lifestyles in spoken, written and digital forms[Key concepts: community, cultural practice, personal world; Key processes: composing, designing, presenting, reporting, comparing]

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ACLJAC005 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLJAC010

Reflect on the experience of learning and using Japanese in different contexts, commenting on similarities to and differences from their own usual language use and behaviour[Key concepts: intercultural experience, cultural frames, response; Key processes: …

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ACLJAC010 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLJAC024

Listen to, read and view a range of imaginative texts in multimodal formats, such as anime, manga or J-pop, describe settings, identify key ideas and events, give opinions and analyse cultural content[Key concepts: character, theme, expression; Key processes: …

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ACLJAC024 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLJAC026

Translate familiar social and community texts, such as emails, chat room posts, public signs and notices, from Japanese into English and vice versa, considering the role of culture when transferring meaning from one language to another[Key concepts: culture, …

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ACLJAC026 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLJAC028

Participate in intercultural interactions, recognising how their own cultural norms impact on language use and that intercultural communication involves shared responsibility for meaning-making[Key concepts: frames, norms, reciprocity, reflection; Key …

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ACLJAC028 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLJAU034

Recognise variations in language use that reflect different social and cultural contexts, purposes and relationships[Key concepts: register, tenor, context, culture; Key processes: analysing, exemplifying, comparing]

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ACLJAU034 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLJAU035

Understand that the Japanese language has evolved and developed through different periods of influence and cultural and societal change[Key concepts: language change, intercultural contact, popular culture; Key processes: reflecting, identifying, com …

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ACLJAU035 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLJAU036

Recognise and explain how the Japanese language carries embedded cultural information, such as the prioritising of collective well-being, respect and harmony[Key concepts: language, culture, intercultural experience; Key processes: analysing, reflecting, …

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ACLJAU036 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLJAC001

giving and receiving items using culturally appropriate gestures and language, for example, どうぞ。どうも　ありがとう。

Elaboration (1) | ACLJAC001 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLJAC001

introducing themselves (じこしょうかい) using culturally appropriate formulaic expressions and gestures, はじめまして 、どうぞ　よろしく。、 with bowing and appropriate eye contact

Elaboration (3) | ACLJAC001 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (5) ACLJAC004

identifying cultural values reflected in a range of texts, such as the use of symbols, signs or images in advertising

Elaboration (5) | ACLJAC004 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLJAC005

planning and preparing short spoken, written or digital presentations on aspects of daily life and social/cultural practices in Japan or Australia, such as school, leisure, daily routines, celebrations or festivals, using supporting resources such as …

Elaboration (1) | ACLJAC005 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (4) ACLJAC007

designing texts for real or imagined special occasions that include the expression of culturally appropriate behaviour, for example, ねんがじょう、母(はは)の日(ひ)M

Elaboration (4) | ACLJAC007 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLJAC009

creating written or digital bilingual resources to support their language learning, such as captions for photo stories or displays, glossaries or personal Japanese–English dictionaries, with examples and explanations of terms or expressions that have …

Elaboration | ACLJAC009 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLJAC009

interpreting aspects of spoken Japanese texts for others, for example, providing an English commentary on a Japanese item at a class, school or community event, assembly or parent evening, explaining culturally significant expressions and gestures

Elaboration (2) | ACLJAC009 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLJAC010

adopting Japanese ways of communicating that reflect cultural values and practices such as the expression of respect or familiarity, for example, 母(はは)、ママ and お母(かあ)さん、～さん and ～せんせい

Elaboration | ACLJAC010 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum