Great reasons for studying Japanese
Gain inter-cultural understanding and relate to people of all backgrounds in our multicultural nation.
Enjoy the great food and culture of Japan, cooking lessons and cultural excursions Be rewarded with big bonus VCE enter score points at Year12
Visit Naga High School in Japan on a 3 week school trip in Year 10-11
Gain inter-cultural understanding and relate to people of all backgrounds in our multicultural nation.
Go to Japan as a Long term exchange student for 5 months in Year 10
Go to Japan after graduated from Christian College as part of our gap year exchange program
Host a friend from our Sister school Naga High School in Japan
8 Benefits of learning Japanese
1. Provides more opportunities for international understanding. 2. Prepares you for a better future.
3. Makes you understand Japanese culture.
Year 7 & 8
4. Makes you appreciate your own culture and language. 5. Improves your skills in studying your other academic lessons. 6. You can qualify as an English teacher in Japan. 7. It's your gateway to more Asian cultures and languages. 8. You'll have access to advanced technology.
8 Reasons Why You Should Learn the Japanese Language
The study of Japanese contributes to student personal development in a range of areas including communication skills, intercultural understanding, cognitive development, literacy and general knowledge. Learning and using an additional language encourages students to examine the influences on their perspectives and society, and to consider issues important for effective personal, social and international communication. It enables students to examine the nature of language, including their own, and the role of culture in language, communication and identity. By understanding the process of language learning, students can apply skills and knowledge to other contexts and languages. Learning a language engages analytical and reflective capabilities and enhances critical and creative thinking.
Japanese Language Pathway Career examples •
Teacher English as a second language
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Hotel manager / hospitality
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Translator / Interpreter
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Border Force Officer / Police officer
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Tourism / Tour guide
Year 8 Japanese
Tours and Exchange Year 9 Japanese
3 units over 3 terms
Employability skills •
Communication
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Cultural understanding
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Problem identification and solution
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Planning and organisation
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Responding constructively to the opinions of others
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multitasking
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Critical thinking
VCE Unit 1& 2 accelerated pathway from Yr10 to Yr11 selection criteria
Year 10 Japanese
VCE Unit 1 & 2 Japanese Second Language
Year10 and Year11 Japan Study Tour & Homestay 3 weeks in November/December Year10 Long Term Student Exchange Naga High School 5 months September to January Year 9-12 Host a NAGA students for 2 weeks CCG Graduates
VCE Unit 3 & 4 Japanese Second Language
Language Assistant Exchange program NAGA High School 3 months to 10 months
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