Languages

Students are encouraged to continue with their chosen language in Year 9 as part of their elective studies. (When students choose French or Japanese, this choice is a year-long commitment; thus students should choose both Semester 1 and Semester 2 studies.)

French

Aim

The aim of studies in the French language 

• To develop the ability to communicate in written and spoken French 
• To encourage interest in and understanding of French culture and society 

Content

Based on topics and sequence in the Allez 2 text and workbook, the course offers a lively and realistic approach to studying the language. A wide variety of activities using the four macro-skills gives the student the opportunity to develop her capacity to communicate on topics of self, family, school, daily life, holidays, etc. Developing knowledge and understanding of general and specific aspects of French culture is an integral part of the course. Students use information and communications technology in a variety of ways to broaden and deepen their learning: word processing, language games and quizzes, internet research, vocabulary and grammar exercises, and presentation of language and culture topics. 

Years 7 and 8 French is a prerequisite.

Assessment

Assessment is through selected tasks in the four skill areas: listening, speaking, reading and writing; unit tests and assignments examining aspects of French language and culture.

Japanese

Aim

The aim of studies in the Japanese language 

• To develop the ability to communicate in written and spoken Japanese
• To encourage interest in and understanding of Japanese culture and society 

Content

Based on topics and sequence in the iiTomo text and workbook, the course offers a lively and realistic approach to studying the language. A wide variety of activities using the four macro-skills gives the student the opportunity to develop her capacity to communicate on topics of self, family, school, daily life, holidays, etc. Developing knowledge and understanding of general and specific aspects of Japanese culture is an integral part of the course. Students use information and communications technology in a variety of ways to broaden and deepen their learning: word processing, language games and quizzes, internet research, vocabulary and grammar exercises, and presentation of language and culture topics. 

Years 7 and 8 Japanese is a prerequisite.

Assessment

Assessment will be through selected tasks in the four skill areas: listening, speaking, reading and writing; unit tests, maintenance of notebook and assignments examining aspects of Japanese language and culture.