YEAR 10 | LANGUAGE OPTIONS

Indonesian (Whole year: 2 units)

Prerequesite: Year 9 Indonesian

In an increasingly globalised world, learning a language can develop highly valued interpersonal skills for cross cultural contexts. Year 10 Indonesian provides a foundation of language skills for VCE and exciting opportunities for further study, work and travel opportunities in SE Asia where Indonesian and Malay are extensively spoken. Journey through time from ancient kingdoms to today’s modern emerging nation. Prepare for travel and a hosting experience for the Lombok twin school exchange and explore topics of Indonesia’s city and village life and marketplaces. Following an Indonesian cooking workshop, shop for spices and prepare your own traditional meal for family and friends. Learning Indonesian can be both challenging and fun, rewarding learners with a deeper understanding of language, culture and communication.

This course consists of the following topics studied over the course of the year:

1. Travel and student exchange

2. Traditional Indonesian cooking

3. Village and city life

4. Ancient kingdoms and modern Indonesia

Students may prepare for travel and a hosting experience with the Lombok twin school exchange, engaging in real-world cross-cultural exchange with students from our sister school, SMA Negeri 2 Mataram.

Exchange programs will be subjected to international and Australian Government travel regulations at the time.

Time Impact: 1 day - excursion

Japanese (Whole year: 2 units)

Prerequesite: Year 9 Japanese

Prepare yourself to be a global citizen with effective language skills in Japanese as well as an intercultural understanding and awareness.

The Year 10 Japanese course develops topics related to everyday life including summer holidays, daily routine and school, shopping, clothing, describing people and weather and seasons. Students enjoy practising their shopping skills in Japanese during a shopping and dining excursion.

Across the year, our students connect and communicate with students from our sister school at Naga High School in Japan, through digital and written means. A pen-pal type relationship allows our students to use their language skills to develop relations with students of a similar age in Japan. Our students can share their life experiences with their Japanese counterparts, strengthen their intercultural understanding, and also consolidate their purpose in learning Japanese.

In addition, the Year 10 Japanese students have various real life opportunities to learn Japanese in Japan. This includes a shortterm Japan trip, a longterm exchange student program and an international high school forum in Wakayama. Exchange programs are subject to travel regulations.

Time Impact: 1 day - excursion

VCE Indonesian/VCE Japanese (Whole year: 2 units)

It is possible for selected students to study VCE Units 1 & 2 Indonesian or Japanese in Year 10.

At VCE level, students will develop and extend their skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing and viewing in the language of choice, exploring a range of contemporary themes and topics.

Students interpret and create a variety of texts related to careers, social media and youth issues and master key vocabulary and grammar structures essential for continuing to Units 3 & 4.

For more detailed information regarding these VCE courses, please see pages 55 & 56 of the Senior Subject Information Section Booklet.