JAPANESE 1
Course#: 591000
Grades: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: one
Prerequisite: none
Students develop the ability to communicate about themselves and their immediate environment using simple sentences containing basic language structures. This communication is evidenced in all four language skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing - with emphasis on the ability to communicate orally and in writing. The Kana system of writing, along with some basic characters, is taught in this course. Students begin to explore and study the themes of Personal and Family Life, School Life, Social Life, and Community Life.
JAPANESE 4
Course#: 594000
Grades: 11, 12
Credit: one
Prerequisite: Japanese 3 or equivalency test
Students develop more sophisticated communication skills in all four areas – listening, speaking, reading and writing – with emphasis on the ability to interact orally and in writing. The authentic reading selections are emphasized at this level. Students communicate using more complex language structures and express abstract ideas with reasonable fluency. Students are able to create and listen with understanding to reports and presentations. They are also able to describe, summarize and discuss selected upper level POS themes and topics.
JAPANESE 5
Course#: 595000
Grades: 11, 12
Credit: one
Prerequisite: Level 4 or equivalency test
Students study selected upper level POS themes and topics using more sophisticated communication skills in all four areas - listening, speaking, reading, and writing - with emphasis on the ability to interact orally and in writing. They participate in in-depth studies of major literary works and historical events and learn to recognize the various themes and conflicts involved. Students express abstract ideas while discussing literature, history, and current events.
ADVANCED JAPANESE
These course are for students who have participated in the Japanese Immersion Program:
Grade 9 Course#: 593060
Grade 10 Course#: 594060
Grade 11 Course#: 595060
Grade 12 Course#: 596060
