12JPN

Level 2 Japanese

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs P. Okerafor.

New Zealand and Japan enjoy significant trade and cultural ties. Japan has the world’s third-largest economy and continues to be an important trading partner for New Zealand. With a major in Japanese, you can develop the in-depth skills and knowledge needed to bridge cultural gaps and work in social and business environments. 

Learners of Japanese move into a wide range of careers in international organisations, NGOs, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and other areas of government. You might also work for a multinational or New Zealand company in Asia or within New Zealand’s Asian communities. Teaching is another popular option, with many graduates choosing to complete a period of OE teaching English in Japan.

Level 2 Japanese expands on the basics of Level 1 Japanese. Students learn to communicate in community contexts, exploring language that offers information, ideas and opinions. Students learn to compare and connect New Zealand and Japanese life and culture in more detail.

Recommended Prior Learning

Year 11 Japanese or have prior knowledge of Japanese or independent study. Students who have not taken Year 11 Japanese must come and talk to Ms Firmin if they want to select this course. 

Pathway

A career in travel and tourism, business, diplomacy, export and import, trade etc.

Career Pathways

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 14 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91133 v3
NZQA Info
Japanese 2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken Japanese texts on familiar matters
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91134 v2
NZQA Info
Japanese 2.3 - Interact using spoken Japanese to share information and justify ideas and opinions in different situations
5
5
5
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91135 v2
NZQA Info
Japanese 2.2 - Give a spoken presentation in Japanese that communicates information, ideas and opinions
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 14
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0