Japanese

Prerequisite: None
Credits: 5

This introductory course exposes students to the various writing systems, vocabulary, basic sentence structure, useful expressions, and the skill to maintain simple conversations in Japanese. Students will fully learn the Hiragana alphabet. The culture of Japan is also explored and experienced.

Prerequisite: Japanese 10-3Y
Credits: 5

In this intermediate course, students will learn more about what it is like to live in modern Japan. The Katakana writing system and several Kanji are taught, along with more complex writing structure. Students are expected to become more fluent in their speaking, reading and writing skills. Cultural norms are presented, along with a more internal knowledge of the Japanese culture.

Prerequisite: Japanese 20-3Y
Credits: 5

This advanced course concentrates on Japan and its relationship with the rest of the world. Cultural understanding and sensitivity are developed through communication. Students will leave with a proficient level of reading, writing, speaking and thinking skills. A deeper understanding of cultural nuances and an awareness of the global community will help students to see the interactions of Japan with the world.

This course counts for five 30-level credits that can be used to fulfill graduation requirements. This course mark can also be used for entrance into many post-secondary programs.

Prerequisite: Japanese 30-3Y
Credits: 5

This course follows Japanese 30-3 but does not count for 30 level credit. The focus is more on casual speech as opposed to the more formal speech. An emphasis will be placed on the development of speaking and listening skills.

Reading, writing and culture are also components of this course. Often this course is a combined 20/30 level depending on overall enrollments. If this is the case, students will be expected to do independent work and study.

Note: Although Japanese 20-6Y is for advanced students, it is a 20-level course and thus does not count toward 30-level graduation requirements.

Prerequisite: Japanese 20-6Y
Credits: 5

This course follows Japanese 20-6Y (Japanese 40). This would be considered a 5th level Japanese course and continues to focus on more casual and speech oriented Japanese. Students should be comfortable with Hiragana and Katakana and basic Kanji at this level. More grammar and Kanji will be learned but the focus is on reading and speaking. Often
this course is a combined 20/30 level depending on overall enrollments. If this is the case, students will be expected to do independent work and study.

This is considered to be a 30 level course, therefore, counts towards grade 12 level
graduation requirements.