Languages
The College aims to challenge students to become global citizens with international-mindedness a priority in their thinking and problem solving. Through the International Baccalaureate Primary and Middle Years Programmes, the College aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable young people with respect for all cultures.
Study of Languages
Through the study of languages, students not only acquire skills in a second language, but they learn more about other cultures and life perspectives, enabling empathy and identifying opportunities for service. The College recognises that every teacher is a language teacher, supporting student鈥檚 communication through both written and spoken forms.
Beyond Year 10 the language courses offered at 51黑料 are Stage 1 and Stage 2 German and Japanese, and from 2021, French. Students may only select these courses if they demonstrate a high level of proficiency in the language. Senior students have the opportunity to attend Cultural Tours in Japan, Germany and Switzerland.
French Continuers - 1FRC10 & 2FRC20
French, at the continuers level, is a subject designed for students who have studied the German language for 400 to 500 hours by the time they have completed Stage 2, or who have an equivalent level of knowledge. Students interact with others to share information, ideas, opinions and experiences. They create texts in language to express information, feelings, ideas and opinions. They analyse texts to interpret meaning, and examine relationships between language, culture and identity, and reflect on the ways in which culture influences communication.
Stage 1 & 2 Topics
- The Individual
- The French Speaking Communities
- The Changing World
During the set topics and themes, students will -
- Interact with others in French
- Create a range of texts in French
- Analyse and interpret texts in French and respond to them in French and/or English
- Give oral presentations in French
- Research, analyse and reflect on the French Speaking Community or Changing World issues
Stage 2 Assessment (Stage 1 generally mirrors Stage 2 assessment requirements)
| School-based Assessment | Weighting |
| Folio | 50% |
| In-depth Study | 20% |
| External Assessment | |
| 190 Minute Written Examination and an Oral Examination | 30% |
Japanese Continuers - 1JAC10 & 2JAC20
Japanese, at the continuers level, is a subject designed for students who have studied the Japanese language for 400 to 500 hours by the time they have completed Stage 2, or who have an equivalent level of knowledge. Students interact with others to share information, ideas, opinions and experiences. They create texts in language to express information, feelings, ideas and opinions. They analyse texts to interpret meaning, and examine relationships between language, culture and identity, and reflect on the ways in which culture influences communication.
Stage 1 & 2 Topics
- The Individual
- The Japanese speaking Communities
- The Changing World
During the set topics and themes, students will -
- Interact with others in Japanese
- Create a range of texts in Japanese
- Analyses and interpret texts in Japanese and respond to them in Japanese and/or English
- Give oral presentations in Japanese
- Research, analyse and reflect on Japanese Speaking Community or Changing World issues
Stage 2 Assessment (Stage 1 generally mirrors Stage 2 assessment requirements)
| School-based Assessment | Weighting |
| Folio | 50% |
| In-depth Study | 20% |
| External Assessment | |
| 190-Minute Written Examination and an Oral Examination | 30% |
German Continuers - 1GEC10 & 2GEC20
German, at the continuers level, is a subject designed for students who have studied the German language for 400 to 500 hours by the time they have completed Stage 2, or who have an equivalent level of knowledge. Students interact with others to share information, ideas, opinions and experiences. They create texts in language to express information, feelings, ideas and opinions. They analyse texts to interpret meaning, and examine relationships between language, culture and identity, and reflect on the ways in which culture influences communication.
Stage 1 and 2 Topics
- The Individual
- The German speaking Communities
- The Changing World
During the set topics and themes, students will -
- Interact with others in German
- Create a range of texts in German
- Analyses and interpret texts in German and respond to them in German and/or English
- Give oral presentations in German
- Research, analyse and reflect on German Speaking Community or Changing World issues
Stage 2 Assessment (Stage 1 generally mirrors Stage 2 assessment requirements)
| School-based Assessment | Weighting |
| Folio | 50% |
| In-depth Study | 20% |
| External Assessment | |
| 190-Minute Written Examination and an Oral Examination | 30% |
DSC - German Language Diploma
