Japanese 12
Japanese 12 Course Overview
Big Ideas
Listening and viewing with intent supports our acquisition of a new language. | Language and culture are interconnected and shape our perspective, identity, and voice. | The communicative context determines how we express ourselves. | Exploring diverse forms of cultural expression promotes greater understanding of our own cultural identity. | Developing proficiency in a new language provides unique opportunities for careers, travel, personal growth, and study abroad. |
From: https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum/languages/12/japanese
Introduction
Students in this third and final semester of Japanese often have a strong interest in Japanese culture and wish to pursue language learning further. Such students recognize that language learning is a lifelong process. In Japanese 12, students will have the opportunity to concentrate on spoken and written form, by exploring different text types, such as blogs, email messages, letters, and web pages. Topics may include Physical Health, Transportation, Vacation and Travel, and Global Issues. Students will be able to respond personally to these topics using explanation and justification of opinions. Students will learn structures to communicate feelings, needs, and beliefs. They will explore diverse forms of cultural expression and develop understanding and appreciation of different cultures. Students will increase their range of vocabulary and kanji as well as gain more confidence in using increasingly complex sentence structures.
Where does this course fit?
- Prerequisites: Japanese 11
- Graduation Status: Elective for graduation
- There are no follow-up courses after Japanese 12.
Course Materials
- All reading materials will be provided online.
- Flashcards for Vocabulary and Grammar review will be given via links to Quizlet.
- You must have access to a computer.
Brief Outline
Unit | Description |
Module 1 | Identity |
Module 2 | Experiences |
Module 3 | Human Ingenuity |
Module 4 | Social Organization |
Module 5 | Sharing Our Planet |
Module 6 | Individual Oral (Writing, Speaking, Listening) |
Module 7 | Reading and Listening |
Module 8 | Writing |
Assessment Percentage Breakdown
Assessment Type | Percentage of the Course |
Log Entries | 5% |
Quizzes | 20% |
Individual Oral | 25% |
Input Exam | 25% |
Output Exam | 25% |
You have up to a year to complete your course.