Course overview
Japanese IB course continues instruction and practice in the four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking, whilst enabling students to broaden and consolidate their basic knowledge of the Japanese language established in Japanese IA. To establish a solid foundation at the beginner level in both written and spoken Japanese contexts, the course aims: i) to enhance and consolidate the introductory grammar, ii) to expand knowledge and use of vocabulary in both conversational and written contexts, iii) to become familiar with new kanji characters while consolidating the accurate use of hiragana and katakana characters iv) to develop intercultural communication skills and strategies, and v) to become efficient and independent language learners.
Course learning outcomes
- Enhance and consolidate the introductory grammar and expand knowledge and useof vocabulary in both conversational and written context
- Become more familiar with hiragana, katakana and basic kanji
- Develop communication skill/strategies
- Develop the skills required for collaborative work with peers
- Become efficient and independent language learners
- Equip students with skills to use online sources for Japanese language studies
- Develop an understanding of and respect for cultural difference and diversity combined with a knowledge and understanding of the issues involved in intercultural communication