Level 2 German
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms A. Marris.
Level 2 German
Y12 German is designed for students who have completed Y11 German or who have a good knowledge of the German language and culture. Students will improve their spoken, interaction, and listening skills in German and they will be able to read and write texts on familiar matters. The German culture will be compared and contrasted with students’ cultural backgrounds.
Common Q&A
Q: I didn't take German in Year 11 but I have done some independent study and want to take 12GER. Can I still take 12GER?
A: You will need to request an exemption and see Miss Marris.
Q: What do the assessments look like for this course?
A: You have two internal assessments and two external assessments.
- Internal writing assessment (5 credits): Two short pieces of writing in German with resources to be completed over the year in class.
- Internal speaking assessment (4 credits): Two minute speech presentation in German.
- External listening exam (5 credits): Listen to three passages in German and answer the questions in English. This takes place at the end of the year.
- External reading exam (5 credits): Read three texts in German, answer the questions in English. This takes place at the end of the year.
Topics:
- Education
- Work
- Media and entertainment
- Health
- Travel
Course Overview
Term 1
2.5 writing internal #1
Term 2
2.5 writing internal #2
2.2 speech preparation
Term 3
2.2 speech presentation
2.5 writing internal #3
Term 4
Preparation for 2.1 listening and 2.4 reading external exams.
Entry Criteria
Entry into Level 2 German requires successful completion of a Year 11 course in German.
Equipment/Stationery and Course Costs
This course makes significant use of digital learning material at various times during the year. It is advantageous for a student to have a laptop during these times. Some learning activities, including assessments, will not be able to be completed without a laptop. $52 course fee, which includes cultural activities and Education Perfect.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for NCEA Course Endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
German 2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken German texts on familiar matters
NZQA Info
German 2.2 - Give a spoken presentation in German that communicates information, ideas and opinions
NZQA Info
German 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of written and/or visual German text(s) on familiar matters
NZQA Info
German 2.5 - Write a variety of text types in German to convey information, ideas, and opinions in genuine contexts
Pathway Tags
Disclaimer
Course selection does not guarantee a course will be available or that you have approval to take a course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results and in rare cases, staff availability.