08 Japanese

Year 8: Full Year / 2 Semesters / Languages

Australian Curriculum Website: https://v9.australiancurriculum.edu.au/f-10-curriculum/learning-areas/japanese-7-10-sequence/year-8

Pre-Requisite: Successful completion of year 7 Japanese.

SUBJECT OVERVIEW

The study of Japanese is an important tool of communication and an essential part of understanding Australia’s place in the world. Studying Japanese provides students with the opportunity to gain an international perspective by developing a cultural understanding through language acquisition. Students are exposed to a range of authentic experiences; participating in cultural exchanges through hosting or interacting with Japanese study tours; in class activities; and attending excursions/incursions. They will develop their critical thinking and problem-solving abilities through learning to connect with others in Japanese and recognising the sounds/sights of the Japanese language.

Students will develop communication skills in written, listening and spoken formats.

Topics may include

Continuation of Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji writing systems
Japanese food
Descriptions
Likes and dislikes
Going places
Weekend activities
Japanese culture

ASSESSMENT

Students are assessed against the Japanese Australian Curriculum achievement standards:

Receptive modes: listening, speaking, reading and writing
Productive modes: listening, speaking, reading and writing

Additional Information

Students will have the opportunity to participate in the bi-annual trip to Japan if they continue studying Japanese in years 10, 11 or 12.

Last Updated: July 2025

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