Japanese Language and Cultural Studies Course

Welcome to our comprehensive Japanese Language and Cultural Studies course for students at the 11th grade level. This course is designed to provide you with a deep understanding of the Japanese language, culture, and perspectives through a variety of engaging competencies.

Course Competencies:

Big Ideas:

• Listening and viewing with intent to support language acquisition and understanding
• Exploring stories for language acquisition and world understanding
• Expressing oneself in a new language with courage and perseverance
• Exploring diverse forms of cultural expression to appreciate diversity
• Accessing and interacting with diverse communities through language acquisition

Curricular Competencies:

• Recognizing relationships between Japanese characters, sounds, and meanings
• Comprehending key information in speech and texts
• Using language-learning strategies effectively
• Narrating stories orally and in writing
• Exchanging ideas both orally and in writing
• Engaging with Japanese people and communities
• Considering experiences and worldviews through a cultural lens

Content Learning Standards:

• Understanding Japanese writing conventions
• Mastering common vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions
• Knowledge of past, present, and future time frames
• Familiarity with common texts, stories, and indigenous peoples of Japan
• Connecting language and culture through First Peoples perspectives
• Appreciating Japanese works of art and cultural practices
• Understanding ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism

By the end of this course, you will have acquired essential language skills, cultural knowledge, and a deeper appreciation for the Japanese language and culture. Join us on this exciting journey of language learning and cultural exploration!