11GER

11 German

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms A. Vincent.

Objectives

To extend students' linguistic and cultural understanding and their ability to interact appropriately with others.
To introduce students to new ways of thinking about, questioning, and interpreting the world and their place in it.
To acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes that equip students for living in a world of diverse peoples, languages and cultures.
To challenge and consider our own identities and assumptions.
To develop understanding of the power of language.
To enjoy using another language in meaningful situations.

Topics continue to stress communication, and focus on both personal details, and life in German speaking countries. They include

Holidays and Travel.
Media Preferences.
Health and Wellbeing.
Out and About.

Learning and Assessment Area	Description
Listening Comprehension	Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken German texts relating to areas of most immediate relevance.
Reading Comprehension	Demonstrate an understanding of a variety of German texts on areas of most immediate relevance.
Conversation	Interact using spoken German to communicate personal information, ideas and opinions in different situations.
Writing Portfolio	Write a variety of text types in German on areas of most immediate relevance.

Subject Overview

Term 1
Holidays and Travel.

Term 2
Media Preferences.

Term 3
Health and Wellbeing.

Term 4
Out and About.

Languages Assessment Policy & Procedures

Recommended Prior Learning

Year 10 German.
In cases of proven language ability a student may begin at Year 11 with Head of Faculty approval.

Subject and Associated Costs

Course Costs:
$15.00 Write-on grammar workbook (includes all level one vocabulary and grammar).
$20.00 Education Perfect.
$5.00 Goethe Society Speaking Competition (optional).