Westlake Boys High School Westlake Boys High School

Year 9 Japanese

9JPN
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. Cornelius.

Entry Criteria

This course is open entry for all students. Native and background speakers of Japanese are not permitted to select this course. 

All students in Year 9 take a language.


Year 9 Japanese

Learning a new language provides a means of communicating with people from another culture and exploring one's own personal world. Year 9 Japanese aims to develop students' understanding and ability to use familiar expressions and everyday vocabulary in order to interact in a simple way in supported situations. 


Assessment

Japanese is assessed through a range of project based assessments as well as formal assessments throughout the year. These marks contribute to the Mid-Year Examinations
(counting 33% of the marks for the year) and End of Year Examinations (counting 67% of the marks of the year).






Learning Areas:

Languages


Pathway

Year 10 Japanese


Equipment/Stationery and Course Costs

As this course makes extensive use of digital learning material. It is expected that you will have a laptop or other suitable learning device available for each class when required. $52 course fee including cultural activities and Education Perfect.


Disclaimer

Course selection does not guarantee a course will be available or that you have approval to take a course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results and in rare cases, staff availability.