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Elaboration (2) ACLJAU195

comparing language features of Japanese and English versions of texts such as weather reports or text messages, including the use of abbreviations and emoticons, and noting differences that might be culturally significant

Elaboration (2) ACLJAU196

noticing differences in text structure and grammar between formal and informal Japanese language use, such as abbreviations, dropping of particles and emphatic intonation in informal communication such as face-to-face interactions, blogs, emails and other …

Elaboration (2) ACLJAU197

exploring the influence of Japanese popular culture in Australia, the Asia region and around the world, such as the influence of Japanese design and technology and the popularity of J-pop, electronic games, anime, manga and cosplay

Elaboration (2) ACLJAU198

exploring cultural concepts embedded in Japanese language which embody important core values and behaviours and for which there is no direct English translation, for example, えんりょ and 和(わ)

Elaboration (2) ACLJAC001

exchanging personal details with Japanese-speaking peers via online or virtual forums, for example, providing name, age, school, and language(s) spoken at home

Elaboration (2) ACLJAC002

making arrangements using language related to place, time and activity, for example,　火(か)よう日(び)に　テニスを　しますか。火(か)よう日(び)は　ちょっと…。

Elaboration (2) ACLJAC003

using formulaic expressions to ask for clarification (for example, ～は　えい語(ご)で　何(なん)　ですか。十四(じゅうよん)ページ　ですか。) or permission (for example,トイレに　行(い)っても　いい　ですか。), to apologise for lateness or interrupting (for example, すみません、ちょっと　いい　ですか。おくれて　すみません。), and to …

Elaboration (2) ACLJAC004

listening to and reading texts and reorganising information to present in new ways, for example, by sequencing activities chronologically by completing a timetable or timeline, chart, table or itinerary

Elaboration (2) ACLJAC005

reporting on events and activities in their immediate environment or personal worlds, such as through a personal blog, digital post, formal speech, diagrams, charts or illustrated schedules, for example, きのう　サッカーの　しあい　でした。わたしの　がっこうの　チームは　かちました。

Elaboration (2) ACLJAC006

comparing and reflecting on ideas, values and key messages in Japanese texts, such as the moral of a story or folk tale, identifying ideas and themes that may be similar or different across cultures, for example, Japanese concepts of おんがえし、 working hard, …

Elaboration (2) ACLJAC007

composing and performing an imagined scenario or skit designed to support intercultural understanding and involving elements such as comedy, emotion or surprise, for example, いただきます。いってらっしゃい。もしもし。こんにちは。

Elaboration (2) ACLJAC008

comparing own translations of simple texts with peers’, explaining why words or expressions were translated in particular ways and considering reasons for any differences

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) ACLJAC010

reflecting on aspects of the experience of using Japanese that highlight intercultural differences relating to social and communicative behaviours, for example, the use of personal space and body language, and ways of accepting or refusing an offer

Elaboration (2) ACLJAC011

preparing a digital class profile to exchange with Japanese-speaking students, showing the cultural backgrounds, interests and personalities of each class member using images, captions and symbols

Elaboration (2) ACLJAU012

understanding that the sounds of hiragana and katakana are identical even though the associated scripts are different

Elaboration (2) ACLJAU013

using the kana chart as a systematic framework to support learning

Elaboration (2) ACLJAU014

understanding that pronouns are used far less frequently in Japanese than in English

Elaboration (2) ACLJAU015

understanding that the format of Japanese texts can include either たてがき or よこがき、 according to the context, purpose and intended audience

Elaboration (2) ACLJAU017

understanding that languages and cultures change continuously due to contact with one another and in response to new needs, ideas and developments in communications and technology, and considering why some types of words and expressions are more frequently …

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