German 11 FY
Course #549
In this course, students are introduced to the five C's of foreign
language learning: communication, culture, connections, comparisons and
communities. Students will learn the fundamental structures of the
language by engaging in brief conversations, directed dialogues, and a
variety of oral activities. In addition, short reading passages, aural
comprehension, writing activities, and grammar are integral components
of the program. The language lab and other technology serve as useful,
creative and motivating tools to build language proficiency and cultural
understanding.
German 12 FY
Course #551
German 12 is offered in conjunction with German 11. Students are
introduced to the five C's of foreign language learning at a modified
pace. Students will engage in all aspects of the German 11 course with
more teacher support. The language lab and other technology serve as
useful, creative and motivating tools to build language proficiency and
cultural understanding.
German 21 FY
Course #553
German 21 is a continuation of German 11 and continues to develop
listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Students will increase
their vocabulary, learn new grammatical concepts, and develop a deeper
understanding of the culture. At this stage, students will practice the
skill of speaking through class discussions and presentations.
Moreover, students will begin to write compositions on a variety of
topics. The language lab and other technology continue to serve as
useful, creative and motivating tools to build language proficiency and
cultural understanding.
Prerequisite: Final grade of C- or better in Spanish 11.
German 20 FY
Course #554
This second year course is held in conjunction with German 21 and 22.
Students cover the same basic language material and are required to
complete supplementary reading activities and take the level 2 National
German Exam in January.
Prerequisite: Final grade of A- in German 11
German 22 FY
Course #555
German 22 is offered in conjunction with German 21. Students will engage
in all aspects of the German 21 course with more teacher support. The
language lab and other technology serve as useful, creative and
motivating tools to build language proficiency and cultural
understanding.
Prerequisite: Final grade of C- or better in German 12. Final grade of D or better in German 11.
German 31 FY
Course #557
Students advance to the 3rd level book in the Deutsch Aktuell series.
They learn more difficult grammatical structures as well as read about
historical figures, the German-speaking regions and significant events.
Cultural differences are discussed in greater detail. Emphasis is on
spoken language through role-play and in-class presentations. Short
stories, fairy tales, legends, poetry and a mystery reader round out the
academic year. The final exam / project is based on our end of the
year literature piece. The language lab and other technology serve as
useful, creative and motivating tools to build language proficiency and
cultural understanding.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of German 21
German 30 FY
Course #556
This third year course is held in conjunction with German 31 and 32.
Students who receive honors credit have extra enrichment reading
activities that they are expected to complete each quarter in addition
to the regular course requirements. They also take the level 3 National
German Exam in January.
Prerequisite: Final grade of B+ in German 20
German 32 FY
Course #559
The students will engage in all aspects of the German 31 course with
more teacher support. The language lab and other technology serve as
useful, creative and motivating tools to build language proficiency and
cultural understanding.
Prerequisite: Final grade of D+ in German 22
German 41 FY
Course #563
Students continue in the Deutsch Aktuell textbook series completing 3
chapters in the 3rd level. There is increased cultural coverage of the
German-speaking countries of Germany, Austria and Switzerland. A
variety of communicative activities like cooperative learning,
role-play, pair and group work engage students in class. Short stories
and other pieces of German literature are read in 2nd semester. The
final exam/project is based on our end of the year literature piece.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of German 31
German 40 FY
Course #561
This fourth year German course is held in conjunction with German 41 and
42. Teacher assigns special topics of interest and students present
material to fellow classmates. Additional reading is required as well
with given written work. They take the level 4 National German Exam in
January.
Prerequisite: Final grade of B+ in German 30.
German 42 FY
Course #565
Students will participate in all aspects of the German 41 course with
more teacher support. The language lab and other technology serve as
useful, creative and motivating tools to build language proficiency and
cultural understanding.
Prerequisite: Final grade of D+ in German 32.