Glendowie College

13 German

13GER

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms A. Vincent.

Recommended Prior Learning

An Achieved grade in each achievement standard in NCEA Level 2 German.

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 a second language in meaningful situations.

Content

This is a continuation and development of the Year 12 course and uses various themes of interest to students in order to reinforce language skills and aspects of German life and culture.

Topics studied may include

Film study.
The environment.
Social issues.
Short stories.
Multicultural Germany.

Faculties:

Languages

Assessment Policy & Procedures

Career Pathways

Historian, Flight Attendant, Journalist, Interpreter, Foreign Policy Officer, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Importer/Exporter, Immigration Officer, Translator, Private Teacher/Tutor, Secondary School Teacher, Speech-Language Therapist, Tour Guide, Travel Agent/Adviser, Intelligence Officer

Subject and Associated Costs

Course Costs: $20.00 Education Perfect.
$10.00 German drama trip.
Associated Costs: $5.00 Auckland Goethe Society examination (optional).