• Length of Study: Full Year
• Number of SACE Credits: 20
• Pre-Requisite Information: Essential Knowledge: At least a C grade in Stage 1 Japanese (Continuers)
  

Subject Overview

In Stage 2 Japanese (Continuers), students develop their Japanese language skills for a range of purposes and extend their understanding of Japanese life and culture. To achieve this, students integrate the study of the function and structure of the Japanese language with the exploration of social and cultural topics. Students have opportunities to interact with others and create texts in Japanese to share information, ideas, opinions, feelings and experiences. Students also analyse texts to interpret meaning; examine relationships between language, culture and identity; and reflect on the ways in which culture influences communication. Assessment tasks are varied to allow students to adapt to different styles, and the criteria for assessment are ideas, expression, interpretation and reflection.

Students undertake study in Stage 2 Japanese (Continuers) through the following topics:

• The Individual
• Japanese-Speaking Communities
• The Changing World

Stage 2 assessment is comprised of 70% school-based assessment which is externally moderated by the SACE Board and 30% external assessment which is externally marked by the SACE Board. Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:

70% School Based Assessment:

Assessment Type 1: Folio (40%)

• Interaction
• Text Production
• Text Analysis

Assessment Type 2: In-Depth Study (30%)

• Oral Presentation in Japanese
• Written Response in Japanese
• English Reflection

30% External Assessment:

• 8-10 Minute Oral Examination (Zoom)
• 130 Minute Written Examination (e-Exam)