12GER

12 German

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms A. Vincent.

Objectives

  • To communicate effectively in the German language by further developing competence in the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing.
  • To effectively express and justify their own ideas and opinions and support or challenge those of others.
  • To use and identify the linguistic and cultural forms that guide interpretation and enable them to respond critically to texts.
  • To learn about the German culture e.g., daily life, festivals, geographical regions.
  • To provide an extra dimension for career opportunities.
  • To enjoy using a second language in meaningful situations.

Content

This course consolidates learning to date and uses various themes of interest to pupils to reinforce and extend the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.  Topics studied may include:

  • Family and Relationships.
  • Health.
  • Travel and Holidays, including a German speaking country.
  • Future Plans.
  • Fairy Tales.
  • German Reunification and Berlin.

Recommended Prior Learning

An Achieved grade in Year 11 German in each assessment OR Head of Faculty approval.

Subject and Associated Costs

Course Costs:
$20.00 Write-on grammar workbook (retained for Year 13).
$20.00 Education Perfect.
$10.00 German drama trip.
$5.00 Auckland Goethe Society Speaking Competition (optional).

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This subject is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 10
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91123 v3
NZQA Info

German 2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken German texts on familiar matters


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91124 v2
NZQA Info

German 2.3 - Interact using spoken German to share information and justify ideas and opinions in different situations


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91126 v3
NZQA Info

German 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of written and/or visual German text(s) on familiar matters


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91127 v2
NZQA Info

German 2.5 - Write a variety of text types in German to convey information, ideas, and opinions in genuine contexts


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

It is important that you complete your option selection by the due date to enable you to have your preferred course of study. Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry will be confirmed at the beginning of the school year.