Japanes continuers Language Specific Infomation.docxVIP

Locally Assessed Languages Continuers Level 2015 Subject Outline STAGE 2 JAPANESE  PAGE 24 Stage 1 Locally Assessed Languages Continuers Level 2015 Stage 2 Locally Assessed Languages Continuers Level 2015 LANGUAGE-SPECIFIC INFOMRATION JAPANESE The Language The language to be studied and assessed is modern standard Japanese in both written and spoken forms. Some dialect variations in pronunciation and accent are acceptable. Students should be familiar with informal and formal levels of language as prescribed in this subject outline. Hiragana and Katakana syllabaries and a prescribed number of Kanji (Chinese characters) will be studied. Themes, Topics, and Subtopics There are three prescribed themes: The Individual The Japanese-speaking Communities The Changing World. The table below shows the prescribed themes, prescribed topics, and suggested subtopics. The IndividualThe Japanese-speaking CommunitiesThe Changing WorldPersonal IdentityExamplesPersonal informationFamily and friendsHome and neighbourhood Daily LifeExamplesRoutinesHealth and sickness LeisureExamplesHobbiesMaking arrangementsPast experiences EducationExamplesSchool lifeFuture plansLife in JapanExamplesHome and family lifeShopping and eatingSchool lifeLeisureSignificant people and events Visiting JapanExamplesTourist and cultural attractionsGetting around (directions, tickets, accommodation, and reservations)Homestay experiencesVisiting peopleGift-givingWorking LifeExamplesCasual workDifferent jobs/occupations Current IssuesExamplesTechnologyYouth issuesSocial issuesNote: Bold = prescribed themes, bold italics = prescribed topics, italics = suggested subtopics Text Types Refer to pages 23 to 24 for information. Vocabulary A vocabulary list, comprising basic vocabulary relevant to the topics and suggested sub-topics, will be on the SACE website (.au). Students do not need to know all the words on the list in order to be successful in a program based on this su