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
Elaboration (1) ACLJAC186
comparing lyrics and styles of Japanese- and English-language songs and performances, tracking similarities and differences in genres, themes and modes of emotional expression
Elaboration (1) | ACLJAC186 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
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) | ACLJAU195 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLJAC191
Reflect on cultural differences between Japanese- and English-language communication styles and on how these affect intercultural interactions[Key concepts: identity, culture, communication; Key processes: comparing, analysing, evaluating, profiling]
Elaborations ScOT Terms
ACLJAC191 | 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]
Elaborations ScOT Terms
ACLJAU195 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLJAU197
reflecting on changes in their own language(s) and cultures due to influences such as technology and social media, for example, the use of abbreviations in text messaging or the replacement of words by emoticons, and considering possible effects of such …
Elaboration (1) | ACLJAU197 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
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) | ACLJAU198 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Achievement Standard Japanese Years 9 and 10
By the end of Year 10, students use Japanese to share information, experiences and views related to their social worlds using rehearsed and spontaneous language. They use correct pronunciation, including that of borrowed words, and adopt appropriate …
Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLJAC188
comparing English translations and interpretations of Japanese texts such as song lyrics, proverbs and advertisements that contain cultural elements and references
Elaboration | ACLJAC188 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLJAC189
creating oral commentaries that switch between English and Japanese for a bilingual audience at a sporting or performing arts event
Elaboration (2) | ACLJAC189 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLJAC190
Monitor language choices when using Japanese and take responsibility for modifying language and behaviours to assist intercultural communication[Key concepts: reciprocity, intercultural experience; Key processes: reflecting, evaluating, exemplifying, …
Elaborations ScOT Terms
ACLJAC190 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLJAC190
evaluating the nature and effectiveness of their own language and actions when interacting in Japanese
Elaboration (1) | ACLJAC190 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLJAC189
Create bilingual texts in Japanese and English for a range of communicative and informative purposes, incorporating oral, written and visual elements[Key concepts: bilingual learning resources, bicultural contexts; Key processes: classifying, translating, …
Elaborations ScOT Terms
ACLJAC189 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLJAC183
Develop language to reflect on the experience of learning and using Japanese[Key concepts: metalanguage, reflection, review; Key processes: expressing, analysing, comparing, evaluating]
Elaborations ScOT Terms
ACLJAC183 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLJAC183
building and using metalanguage to discuss language and language learning, for example, めいし、けいようし、どうし、ぶん
Elaboration (2) | ACLJAC183 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLJAC190
reflecting and reporting on how learning Japanese provides insights into language and culture in general, and how their own assumptions about Japan or Asia have changed as a result of intercultural language learning
Elaboration | ACLJAC190 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLJAC190
reflecting on how additional language experience supports and enhances first-language understanding and capabilities, for example, by identifying Japanese expressions, behaviours or attitudes that might enrich their own perspectives
Elaboration (2) | ACLJAC190 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLJAU198
Understand that the Japanese language carries embedded cultural information and assumptions that can be difficult for speakers of other languages to interpret[Key concepts: intercultural exchange, meaning, reciprocity, values; Key processes: analysing, …
Elaborations ScOT Terms
ACLJAU198 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLJAU195
identifying the use of cohesive devices such as conjunctions to sequence and link ideas and actions in both Japanese and English media texts, for example, verb て form, だから、それに、それで
Elaboration | ACLJAU195 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLJAC188
comparing translations of language associated with significant events, rituals or practices in Japan/Japanese-speaking communities, identifying examples of the relationship between language and cultural values and experience, for example, おじゃまします。
Elaboration (1) | ACLJAC188 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum