LANGUAGES DOMAIN


Tim Mansfield
Languages Learning Leader

In our interconnected and interdependent world, learning a language opens up a wealth of personal, social, cultural, and employment opportunities. By acquiring communication skills in either French or Japanese, you'll not only be able to engage with others but also develop a deep understanding and appreciation for the interconnectedness of language, culture, and learning.

In Middle School (Year 7 & 8) you will begin your language learning journey in either Japanese or French.

If you've enjoyed your language studies during Middle School, we highly recommend continuing with a language in Year 9 and 10, and both French and Japanese are offered at a VCE Level.

Catholic College Wodonga has well-established relationships with sister schools, Matsudo International High School in Japan and Lycée Saint-Michel in Château-Gontier, France. These connections give us the ability to offer incredible firsthand experiences of language and culture, including the opportunity to participate in immersion trips that occur (normally every two years) for students continuing to study a language into Years 10-12.

 

French 1-2

  • Study topics like health and wellbeing, arts and culture and technology
  • Develop a greater degree of fluency in your French
  • Learn more about how the French language works

Subject Code: V1LFR
Year Level: 11

Unit 1 & 2:

We focus on using the language more fluently to talk about aspects of your life and current issues. There is a particular focus on understanding spoken and written French, and using the language to communicate your own thoughts and ideas more freely.

You develop skills in:
  • Three prescribed themes (the individual, the French-speaking communities, and the world around us) reading and creating texts in a variety of styles (personal, informational, persuasive and evaluative)
  • Using grammar and vocabulary to help you participate confidently in a range of formal and informal situations
  • Developing confidence in the five key skills outlined in the VCE French Study Design: speaking, listening, reading, viewing and writing.
What does this mean for me?

You use the spoken and written language to communicate with others, to gain understanding and appreciation of the cultures in which French is used, to understand language as a system and to use language for work, further study or personal pursuits.

Students studying a language at VCE receive support in practicing their speaking skills, to help them communicate clearly and confidently.

Assessment

Assessment is based on the five language-learning skills of speaking, listening, reading, viewing and writing.

There are six class- based assessments throughout the year, based on the outcomes listed in the VCE French Study Design 

What sort of student would like French?

Someone who:

  • Would like to be able to conduct their chosen career in an additional language
  • Is interested in pursuing a career in journalism, government (national or international), tourism, media or commerce
  • Has enjoyed their 7-10 language studies and enjoys learning about different cultures.
Pre-requisites

For Unit 1 and 2 we expect Pathways French (Year 10 level). Unit 1 and 2 is necessary for Unit 3 and 4.

 

Japanese 1-2

  • Study topics like traditional culture and Japanese food and lifestyle 
  • Develop confidence and a greater degree of fluency
  • Learn how to express yourself more effectively and naturally

Subject Code: V1LJA
Year Level: 11

Unit 1 & 2:

We focus on using the language more fluently to talk about aspects of your life and current issues. There is a particular focus on understanding spoken and written Japanese, and using the language to communicate your own thoughts and ideas more freely.

You develop skills in:
  • Three prescribed themes (the individual, the Japanese-speaking communities, and the world around us) reading and creating texts in a variety of styles (personal, informational, persuasive and evaluative)
  • Using grammar and vocabulary to help you participate confidently in a range of formal and informal situations
  • Developing confidence in the five key skills outlined in the VCE Japanese Study Design: speaking, listening, reading, viewing and writing.
What does this mean for me?

You use the spoken and written language to communicate with others, to gain understanding and appreciation of the cultures in which Japanese is used, to understand language as a system and to use language for work, further study or personal pursuits.

Students studying a language at VCE receive support in practicing their speaking skills, to help them communicate clearly and confidently.

Assessment
  • Assessment is based on the five language-learning skills of speaking, listening, reading, viewing and writing
  • Class assessments based on the outcomes listed in the VCE Japanese Study Design
What sort of student would like Japanese?

Someone who:

  • Would like to be able to conduct their chosen career in an additional language
  • Is interested in pursuing a career in journalism, tourism, media or commerce
  • Enjoys language and learning about different cultures.
Pre-Requisites

For Unit 1 and 2 we expect Pathways Japanese. Unit 1 and 2 is necessary for Unit 3 and 4.