language – year 10
Senior School
The Year 10 program is largely elective based. Students will be able to select a program that enhances their interests and strengths while preparing them for future study in Years 11 and 12. Students must study English and Mathematics for the full year.
Year 10 students will choose:
- At least one elective from the Science Domain
- At least one elective from the Humanities/Languages Domain
- At least one elective from the Health and Physical Education Domain
- At least one elective from the Arts/Technology Domain
Year 10 INDONESIAN
Prerequisites: Year 9 Indonesian
Discovering a new culture is an immensely enriching experience. The study of Indonesian as a second language gives you access to a new world and the chance to meet new people. Overseas travel becomes more rewarding when you can communicate with the local people.
In addition to the rich cultural benefits that are coupled with learning a second language, an increasing number of employment opportunities become accessible. In a world where companies are constantly expanding overseas and dealing with clients from all over the world, bilingualism is highly regarded.
Universities have indicated that they strongly support initiatives that encourage students to study a language in their final years of schooling. The Victorian Baccalaureate has been awarded to students as of 2014 in support of the Victorian Government’s objectives to encourage more students to include a second language in their senior program.
Topics of study include:
- Ceremonies and Celebrations
- Student exchange
- Health
- Indonesian History
- Life in the villages and cities
Students will develop their oral, written, comprehension and aural skills through engagement with a range of authentic and practical tasks. In the later years, Indonesian language students will engage in Skype classes with the Wisma Bahasa Language School to develop their spoken language skills; as well as have the opportunity to participate in the College Study Tour to Yogyakarta and Bali.
NOTE: It is expected that students choosing a Language will choose the subject in both Semester 1 and Semester 2. A student would not be advised to choose a Language at VCE unless they have studied the subject in both semesters.
Year 10 JAPANESE
Prerequisites: Year 9 Japanese
The study of Japanese as a second language gives you access to a whole new world and the chance to meet new people.
In addition to the rich cultural benefits that are coupled with learning a second language, an increasing number of employment opportunities become accessible.
In a world where companies are constantly expanding overseas and dealing with clients from all over the world, bilingualism is highly regarded.
Year 10 Japanese students will continue using the iitomo student and activity books that are used in Year 9.
Topics of study include:
• Leisure activities
• Country VS City
• Travel
• Part Time work
• Careers
• Cultural similarities and differences
Students will develop their oral, written, comprehension and aural skills through engagement with a range of authentic and practical tasks.
In the senior school, Japanese language students will have the opportunity to develop their spoken language skills and cultural knowledge through participation in the College Study Tour to Japan, which will start again once borders are open, and on line classes with our Japanese sister school, Katayama Gakuen.
NOTE: It is expected that students choosing a Language will choose the subject in both Semester 1 and Semester 2. A student would not be advised to choose a Language at VCE unless they have studied the subject in both semesters. .