Languages Overview
Learning a language other than English enables a person to communicate across cultures, promote socio-cultural understanding and improve academic competence. Languages help learners to construct meaning in a culturally and linguistically diverse society.
Through the study of language, students develop a sense of cultural identity, self-concept and learn to negotiate and express meaning in a variety of cultural contexts.
Junior Languages
Studies in Junior Languages focus on assisting students to use language to gain:
Proficiency in a language other than English.
An understanding of different cultures and
societies.
Analytical and communication skills that enhance their
learning in other areas of the curriculum.
Improved literacy skills through a better understanding
of grammar and sentence construction.
Students enjoy purposeful and active use of language in tasks that contribute to their understanding of many diverse issues and concepts and involve negotiation and socialisation with peers.
Year 7 and 8 Japanese at Craigslea SHS is delivered using the Australian Curriculum: Japanese syllabus (P-10 sequence of learning mode). his syllabus is designed with the understanding that students have studied Japanese from P-6. As a result, it is a requirement to study Japanese in Year 7, that students have studied Japanese in primary school.
Year 7 and 8 German at Craigslea SHS is delivered using the Australian Curriculum: German syllabus (Year 7 Entry). Year 7 and 8 German is delivered as a Foundation Level introductory unit and can be studied with no prior knowledge of language and associated culture. students are encuraged to speak, listen to, read and write German in a range of interactions with the teacher and one another.
Senior Languages
Japanese provides students with the opportunity to develop practical communication skills while gaining a deeper understanding of Japanese language, culture and society. Through speaking, listening, reading and writing, students learn to express ideas, exchange information and engage with authentic texts and real-world situations.
Studying Japanese enhances intercultural understanding and encourages students to explore both cultural differences and similarities between Japan and Australia. As a globally significant language, Japanese equips students with valuable communication and critical thinking skills that support participation in an increasingly interconnected world.
Students explore topics relating to their personal lives, society, culture and future aspirations while developing confidence in using Japanese in a range of contexts.
Units of Study
- My World
- Exploring Our World
- Our Society, Culture and Identity
- My Present, My Future
Pathways
Japanese can lead to further study and career opportunities in areas such as business, international relations, tourism, hospitality, education, law, science, technology and government. Proficiency in an additional language is highly valued by employers and universities, providing students with a competitive advantage in a global workforce.
To learn more about individual course structures, subject content and assessment requirements, please view the Senior Subject Information Handbook.