Y13 Japanese Level 3 NCEA Course
Proficiency Descriptor
At this level students will be able to: Students can use language variably and effectively to express and
justify their own ideas and opinions, and support or challenge those of others. They are able to use and
identify the linguistic and cultural forms that guide interpretation and enable them to respond critically
to texts.
Levels 7 & 8: Achievement Objectives
Communication at these levels means that, in selected linguistic and sociocultural contexts, students
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communicate information, ideas, and opinions through increasingly complex and varied texts
explore the views of others, developing and sharing personal perspectives
engage in sustained interaction and produce extended text
Language Knowledge and Cultural Knowledge at these levels means that, in selected linguistic and
sociocultural contexts, students will:
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analyse ways in which Japanese is organised in different texts and for different purposes
explore how linguistic meaning is conveyed across languages
analyse ways in which Japanese cultures are organised for different purposes and for different
audiences
analyse how the use of Japanese expresses cultural meanings
Ways to integrate the strands:
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by ongoing focus on script (kanji) acquisition;
by ongoing integration of language and culture;
by promoting inclusiveness of the knowledge, experiences, and perspectives of others;
by using Japanese for genuine social interaction in a wide range of contexts;
by encouraging a strong awareness of self and belonging;
by fostering openness and curiosity for interacting in a genuine social context;
by providing a range of opportunities for listening, speaking, presenting, and performing in
Japanese at a higher level;
by viewing, reading, and producing increasingly complex Japanese scripts in a variety of
situations;
by creating a supportive environment in which students can take risks;
by providing opportunities for co-operative learning and for students to evaluate their own
learning and give constructive feedback to their peers;
by encouraging intercultural competence rather than native speaker competence.
Key Competencies:
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Thinking in language learning involves students being encouraged to be curious, reflective,
exploratory, and to notice language and make appropriate connections
Managing Self involves students being encouraged to take opportunities to learn, use and
practise Japanese, and to set and meet learning goals.
Relating to others is about interacting effectively with a range of people in a variety of contexts.
Students have opportunities to engage with their peers, and are able to recognise different
points of view and practices.
Participating and Contributing involves students learning to contribute appropriately as a
group member e.g. by interacting with and encouraging others
Using language, symbols and text is the core of Japanese language learning at St Andrew’s
across all three strands. Students learn Kanji as another variety of text-types as part of their
Japanese learning.
New Zealand Curriculum Principles Relevant To Y13 Japanese
High Expectations – students are encouraged to aim high and aim for excellence in all skills
Treaty of Waitangi – connections are made to the Treaty of Waitangi through comparing relevant
aspects of Japanese culture with aspects of the Maori culture
Cultural diversity – this is an integral part of learning a language, where students are encouraged to
accept and understand aspects of another culture
Inclusion – all students are encouraged equally to perform regardless of their sex, race or ability
Learning to learn – all students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning and
provided with a variety of ways to learn Japanese
Community engagement – students are encouraged to involve parents and siblings, if possible, in their
learning of Japanese
Coherence – where appropriate, links are made across subject areas
Future focus – students are encouraged to value the Japanese language and how it could be useful to
them in a future career or simply for travel purposes in the future
ASSESSMENT 2013
In 2014 all internal and external assessments will be in the new assessment format and credit value.
Internals:
Externals:
3.2 talk - credit value 3
3.3 conversation – credit value 6
3.5 writing with resources –credit value 5
3.1 aural –credit value 5
3.4 reading –credit value 5
The writing and conversation internals will be assessed in a portfolio style with different writing tasks
and conversation stored throughout the year.
In addition to these students will be able to earn either a merit or an excellence endorsement if they
gain 14 credits at excellence level –this includes 4 credits at least, from internal and external standard.
Y13 JAPANESE LEVEL 3 NCEA COURSE
(1)
Topic: Sports and Leisure
Time: 9 weeks
Language aspects for study:
 How the Japanese spend their leisure time
 Conversational fillers
 Types of sports and hobbies played
Formative Assessment:
Vocabulary tests
Summative assessment:
3.2 Talk
3.5 Writing #1
(2)
Topic: Family Life
Time: 9 weeks
Language aspects for study:
 Family terms and relationships
 The life of a typical family
 Housing in Japan
 Renting accommodation
 Weddings and funerals
 Religion
Formative assessment:
Vocabulary tests
Summative assessment:
Writing task #2
Conversation#1
(3)
Topic: Japan at work
Time: 7 weeks
Language aspects for study:
 Japanese work habits
 The lifestyle of a business man
 Socialising after work
 Business etiquette
 Applying for a job
Formative test:
Vocabulary tests
Summative assessment:
Conversation#2
(4)
Topic: Communication and the Media
Time: 6 weeks
Language aspects for study:
 Television and radio programmes
 Telephones
 Polite forms of language
 Newspapers
 Social media
Formative tests:
Vocabulary tests
Summative assessment:
Writing #3
Conversation#3
SUMMATIVE (INTERNAL) ASSESSMENT SUMMARY:
NCEA CREDIT VALUE
TERM
UNIT
WEEKS
1
SPORTS & LEISURE
1- 9
1/
2
FAMILY LIFE
2/
3
3/
4
ASSESSMENT TYPE
3.2 TALK
3.5 WRITING #1
3
(5)
10-8
3.3 CONVERSATION#3
3.5 WRITING #2
3.3 CONVERSATION#1
(5)
(6)
JAPAN AT WORK
9-7
3.3 CONVERSATION#2
(6)
COMMUNICATIONS &THE MEDIA
8-4
3.5 WRITING #3
(5)
(6)
SUMMATIVE (INTERNAL) ASSESSMENT SUMMARY:
NCEA CREDIT VALUE
TERM
UNIT
WEEKS
1
SPORTS & LEISURE
1- 9
1/
2
FAMILY LIFE
2/
3
3/
4
ASSESSMENT TYPE
3.2 TALK
3.5 WRITING #1
3
(5)
10-8
3.3 CONVERSATION#3
3.5 WRITING #2
3.3 CONVERSATION#1
(5)
(6)
JAPAN AT WORK
9-7
3.3 CONVERSATION#2
(6)
COMMUNICATIONS &THE MEDIA
8-4
3.5 WRITING #3
(5)
(6)