Languages

Languages are offered as electives at Year 10.

Students are encouraged to continue with their chosen language in Year 10 as part of their elective studies. (Normally, 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

• 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. Communicative expressions of progressively greater complexity are introduced and supported by a systematic study of the structure of the language. A wide variety of activities using the four macro-skills gives the student the opportunity to develop their capacity to communicate on topics like housing, shopping, eating and restaurants. 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 cultural topics.

Prerequisite

Years 7, 8 and 9 French.

Assessment

Selected tasks in the four skill areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing, such as unit tests and assignments examining aspects of French language and culture.

Japanese

Aim

• 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 sequences in the iiTomo text and workbook, the course offers a lively and realistic approach to studying the language. Communicative expressions of progressively greater complexity are introduced and supported by a systematic study of the structure of the language and more complex script forms – kanji. A very good working knowledge of both kana and syllabaries is assumed. A wide variety of activities using the four macro-skills gives the student the opportunity to develop their capacity to communicate on topics like housing, shopping, eating and restaurants. 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.

Prerequisite

Years 7, 8 and 9 Japanese.

Assessment

Selected tasks in the four skill areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing, such as unit tests and assignments examining aspects of Japanese language and culture.