Saint Columba Anglican School Trish Gibson
2006
St Columba Anglican School
Port Macquarie
Stage 6
Beginners Japanese
Programme
2006
TEACHER: Ms Trish Gibson
St Columba Anglican School Stage 6 Japanese Teaching Programme
Saint Columba Anglican School Trish Gibson
2006
St Columba Anglican School
Port Macquarie
Stage 6 Subject Programme Outline
Preamble
Preamble
St Columba Anglican School is an independent Anglican community school with a growing population of 400 students. The clientele of this school draw upon the following areas within the mid north coast region including:
Port Macquarie Wauchope/Byabarra
Laurieton/Kew Telegraph Point/Kundabung
The characteristics of these areas range from coastal urban to rural. DEST has calculated the socio-economic status of the school family population to be in the middle range. This impacts the perception of the parental and community attitudes towards education. It is anticipated that between 75 and 85 percent of the student population will progress to post-compulsory education and/or training.
The Japanese programme for Stage 6 incorporates linguistic and cultural components in order to develop students’ awareness and appreciation of diversity. Through detailed study and practise of Japanese spoken and written language, students’ understanding of language itself, together with their literacy skills will be greatly enhanced.
Rationale
The St Columba Anglican School course in Japanese draws on the BOS Japanese Accelerated (Accelerated) Syllabus (1995) and recognises our mission in encouraging intellectual, spiritual and cultural development of each student through excellence in teaching in a caring, Christian environment.
As the BOS Japanese 7-10 syllabus (2003) quotes, “The study of languages provides opportunities for students to become more accepting of diversity, more respectful of others and more aware of their place in the international community”.
The study of languages has been proven to enhance cognitive and social skills that will benefit students in all aspects of their student lives. Japanese is particularly advantageous to students in their future studies and career paths. With such close cultural and economic ties between Australia and Japan in existence, knowledge of the Japanese language and culture is greatly beneficial in many sectors of the employment market, including trade, tourism, finance and education. To this extent, the course will prepare students for personal contact and spoken and written communication with Japanese people.
It has been shown that the study of a language enriches students intellectually, socially, and culturally. It enhances their communication skills, as well as their cognitive ability to analyse and contextualise language. The development of such processes will benefit students across the curriculum, with their fluency in their first language also being enhanced. The Framework for Stage 6 Beginners Syllabuses states: “Learning a language facilitates cognitive and intellectual development beyond the classroom. It enhances creativity and sophisticated skills in analysis, negotiation and problem solving.”
The course aims to provide students with the skills to become lifelong learners, by analysing the components of language, such as script, grammar, expression and customs, and exploring ways of developing fluency in both their native and foreign languages. The function of language is also explored, as students discover the role that language plays in any society, the ways in which it can be used to achieve specific purposes, and how to apply appropriate language to specific contexts.
Issues
The students commencing the Accelerated course in Japanese in 2006 have had no formal training in Japanese, and will not have undertaken Japanese for the School Certificate. They completed the mandatory 100 hours of language education in French in Year 8. Each of the students comes from an English speaking background, and has had no exposure to Japanese script or pronunciation.
The course is therefore extremely intensive, and incorporates many communicative activities to progressively develop the four essential macro skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. It is closely aligned with the ALL Guidelines (2000), and incorporates the eight principles of language learning, encouraging students to become lifelong learners, and to utilise the language that they learn.
The course will entail 120 hours of study for the Preliminary component and 120 hours for the HSC.
Aim:
The purpose of the Japanese course in Years 11 and 12 is to develop students’ understanding of the functions of language, and their ability to apply such knowledge effectively. Students’ understanding of Japanese speaking communities and their ability to interact with such communities will be developed. Above all, students’ will gain knowledge of the skills required to learn a language, and an understanding of the enormous range of benefits that such study can reap.
Objectives:
Throughout the year, students will learn how to conduct conversations in Japanese, to read and respond to a variety of texts, and to write in Japanese using the two basic scripts, hiragana and katakana as well as some kanji. They will also explore various aspects of the Japanese culture, and develop an awareness of Japanese speaking societies.
Skills knowledge and understanding
The language classroom is a very interactive one, encouraging students to participate in a wide variety of speaking, listening, reading and writing tasks. Through such activities, as well as close study of the Japanese lifestyle, students will gain abilities in the three primary domains of:
Interpersonal skills:
· To communicate basic information in Japanese in verbal and written contexts
· To initiate and maintain relationships in Japanese
Activities to be included: role-play, information gap, pair and group work, problem-solving tasks, letter writing, conversations, interviews, questionnaires
Informational skills:
· To exchange information by speaking, hearing, reading and writing Japanese
Activities to be included: reading and listening comprehensions, classification tasks, summarising information
Aesthetic skills:
· To facilitate the learning of another language and confidence in communicating with limited vocabulary
· To be able to analyse and respond to an aesthetic work
· To create works or personal expression
· The ability to become active learners, and to take responsibility for their own learning
· Enhanced general communication and literacy skills
Activities to be included: creating pictures/presentations, listening or reading stories, writing skits etc.
Values and attitudes
Students will develop:
· A keen appreciation of the role culture and language play in our lives
· An understanding of Australia’s position in the international community
· Familiarity with foreign cultures, and an appreciation of the benefits of learning about other people and lifestyles
· Positive attitudes towards people of all backgrounds
· An understanding that learning can be enjoyable
· Pride in their ability to communicate in a foreign language
· Incentive to further develop their linguistic skills in order to deepen their communication
· To develop an awareness of the Japanese culture, and an interest in other cultures and countries.
· The ability to see beyond cultural stereotypes.
Summative List of Student Outcomes Stage 6 Beginners Japanese
1. Exchange information opinions and experiences in Japanese / Preliminary: / P1.1 / P1.2 / P1.3 / P1.4 / P1.5
HSC: / H1.1 / H1.2 / H1.3 / H1.4 / H1.5
2. Express ideas through original spoken and written texts in Japanese / Preliminary / P2.1 / P2.2 / P2.3 / P2.4 / P2.5 / P2.6 / P2.7 / P2.8
HSC: / H2.1 / H2.2 / H2.3 / H2.4 / H2.5 / H2.6 / H2.7 / H2.8
3. Understands and responds to texts that are in Japanese / Preliminary / P3.1 / P3.2 / P3.3
HSC / H3.1 / H3.2 / H3.3
4. Understands cultural aspects of the language and the culture of Japanese speaking communities / Preliminary: / P4.1 / P4.2 / P4.3
HSC: / H4.1 / H4.2 / H4.3
Course Structure: Outline
The Stage 6 Japanese course is programmed into Units of Work that each focus on one or more of the seven major themes identified by the Board of Studies (1995), and that are of interest and relevance to the students.
The units of work will be sequenced to provide progressive development, reinforcement and assessment of knowledge and skills outcomes. These are all designed specifically to cover and reinforce the vocabulary and structures required for the HSC examination, and to provide students with a strong foundation on which to build in the future. Time will also be allocated to learning about Japanese people and culture.
The Role of Computers in Stage 6 Japanese
Students will develop operational skills and an awareness of the benefits of computer applications in Japanese. The use of reading and writing programs and internet research will develop students’ confidence and allow them to explore avenues of online study. They will also learn to type in Japanese, and will be encouraged to support their studies with work from the HSC Online website developed by Charles Sturt University.
Text Types
Students will learn to write the following texts using genko-yoshi (squared paper):
Articles Message
Informal Letter Note
Email Postcard
Diary entry Report
Conversation Script of a Talk
Dictionaries and Texts
The main text to be used is A First Course in Japanese (Accelerated Level) by Fudeko Reekie, which students will be required to buy. This will be supplemented with worksheets and information from Isshoni 1 and 2, Kimono, Books 1, 2 and 3, Wakatta, 50 Drills and Games and Japanese Kanji cards.
Students will be able to borrow Kenkyusha’s Furigana Dictionary for use at home. They may only bring the dictionary in to assessment tasks at HSC level. Dictionaries will not be permitted for examinations at Preliminary level.
An overview of the Stage 6 linguistic content.
The following is a list of vocabulary and grammatical structures expected to be learned and applied throughout this course. These will be taught and applied to facilitate communication, not in isolation.
JAPANESE STAGE 6 - Programme Overview 2006 – Year 11
Weeks / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10Term
1 / Theme: Meeting People
Unit 1: Meeting People
Focus: Introducing yourself
Greetings
Hiragana
Outcomes covered: P1.1, P1.2, P1.3, P1.4, P1.5, P2.1, P2.2, P2.4, P2.5, P2.6, P2.7, P2.8, P3.1, P3.2, P3.3, P4.1, P4.2, P4.3 / Unit 2: Exchanging Information
Focus: Asking questions
Discussing age
Parts of the body
Numbers
Assessment Task 1: Reading Comprehension Task
Term
2 / Theme: Family and Friends
Unit 3: Family
Focus: Family members
Counting people
Discussing family
Discussing nationality
Katakana
Outcomes covered: P1.1, P1.2, P1.3, P1.4, P1.5, P2.1, P2.2, P2.4, P2.5, P2.6, P2.7, P2.8, P3.1, P3.2, P3.3, P4.1, P4.2, P4.3 / Unit 4: Physical appearance
Focus: Discussing physical appearance
Counting objects
Dates – years, months and days
Using genko-yoshi (squared paper)
Outcomes covered: P1.1, P1.2, P1.3, P1.4, P1.5, P2.1, P2.2, P2.4, P2.5, P2.6, P2.7, P2.8, P3.1, P3.2, P3.3, P4.1, P4.2, P4.3
Assessment Task 2: Mid Year Exam
Term
3 / Theme: Home Life
Unit 5: My Neighbourhood
Focus: Telling the time
Home activities
Japanese homes
Likes and dislikes
Hobbies and interests
Outcomes covered: P1.1, P1.2, P1.3, P1.4, P1.5, P2.1, P2.2, P2.4, P2.5, P2.6, P2.7, P2.8, P3.1, P3.2, P3.3, P4.1, P4.2, P4.3
Assessment Task 3: Writing & Speech Task / Unit 6: Making Plans
Focus: Location of objects
Arranging outings
Health and sickness
Giving and receiving
Outcomes covered: P1.1, P1.2, P1.3, P1.4, P1.5, P2.1, P2.2, P2.4, P2.5, P2.6, P2.7, P2.8, P3.1, P3.2, P3.3, P4.1, P4.2, P4.3
Assessment Task 4: Yearly Examination
Term
4 / Theme: Education
Unit 7: School
Focus: Classroom objects & instructions
Subjects
School timetable
Outcomes covered: H1.1, H1.2, H1.3, H1.4, H1.5, H2.1, H2.2, H2.3 H2.4, H2.5, H2.6, H2.7, H2.8, H3.1, H3.2, H3.3, H4.1, H4.2, H4.3 / Unit 8: Summing Up
Focus: Study habits
Examination technique
Revision
Outcomes covered: H1.1, H1.2, H1.3, H1.4, H1.5, H2.1, H2.2, H2.3 H2.4, H2.5, H2.6, H2.7, H2.8, H3.1, H3.2, H3.3, H4.1, H4.2, H4.3
Weeks / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10
Term
1 / Theme: Around Town
Unit 9: Directions
Focus: Asking & giving directions
Shopping
Money matters
Outcomes covered: H1.1, H1.2, H1.3, H1.4, H1.5, H2.1, H2.2, H2.3 H2.4, H2.5, H2.6, H2.7, H2.8, H3.1, H3.2, H3.3, H4.1, H4.2, H4.3 / Unit 10: Out and about
Focus: Dining out
Counting books and pens
Outcomes covered: H1.1, H1.2, H1.3, H1.4, H1.5, H2.1, H2.2, H2.3 H2.4, H2.5, H2.6, H2.7, H2.8, H3.1, H3.2, H3.3, H4.1, H4.2, H4.3
Term
2 / Theme: Travel
Unit 11: Getting there
Focus: Making plans
Discussing experiences
Transport
Outcomes covered: H1.1, H1.2, H1.3, H1.4, H1.5, H2.1, H2.2, H2.3 H2.4, H2.5, H2.6, H2.7, H2.8, H3.1, H3.2, H3.3, H4.1, H4.2, H4.3 / Unit 12: Now we’re there
Focus: Accommodation
Sightseeing
Weather
Outcomes covered: H1.1, H1.2, H1.3, H1.4, H1.5, H2.1, H2.2, H2.3 H2.4, H2.5, H2.6, H2.7, H2.8, H3.1, H3.2, H3.3, H4.1, H4.2, H4.3
Term
3 / Theme: Future
Unit 13: My Future Career
Focus: Professions & employment
Future relationships
Outcomes covered: H1.1, H1.2, H1.3, H1.4, H1.5, H2.1, H2.2, H2.3 H2.4, H2.5, H2.6, H2.7, H2.8, H3.1, H3.2, H3.3, H4.1, H4.2, H4.3 / Unit 14: Hopes and Dreams
Focus: University study
Study skills
Practice examinations
Outcomes covered: H1.1, H1.2, H1.3, H1.4, H1.5, H2.1, H2.2, H2.3 H2.4, H2.5, H2.6, H2.7, H2.8, H3.1, H3.2, H3.3, H4.1, H4.2, H4.3
Term
4 / Theme: Revision
Unit: Exam preparation
Focus: Study skills
Writing skills
Revision
Outcomes covered: H1.1, H1.2, H1.3, H1.4, H1.5, H2.1, H2.2, H2.3 H2.4, H2.5, H2.6, H2.7, H2.8, H3.1, H3.2, H3.3, H4.1, H4.2, H4.3
Assessment Grid
Preliminary Beginners Japanese
Outcomes Assessed / Speaking / Listening / Reading & Responding / Writing / TotalTask 1
Reading comprehension task
T1, Wk10 (Tues) / P3.1
P3.2
P3.3 / 10 / 10
Task 2
Half Yearly Examination
T2, Wk6 (Tues) / P1.1, P1.3, P1.4
P2.1, P2.3, P2.4, P2.5, P2.6, P2.7, P2.8
P3.1, P3.2, P3.3
P4.1, P4.2 P4.3 / 5 / 10 / 5 / 20
Task 3
Essay and speech task
T3, Wk1 (Fri)
T3, Wk2 (Tues) / P1.1, P1.2, P1.3, P1.5
P2.1, P2.2, P2.3, P2.4, P2.5, P2.6, 2.7, 2.8
P4.2, P4.3 / 10 / 10 / 20
Task 4
Yearly Examination
T3,Wk7 / All / 10 / 15 / 15 / 10 / 50
Total / 20 / 20 / 35 / 25 / 100
Task Outlines
l Task 1 – Reading Comprehension – students will be given a short unfamiliar text in Japanese to read, and will be required to complete an information table in Japanese.