12GER

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 Level 1 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.

Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.

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. 91125 v2
NZQA Info
German 2.2 - Give a spoken presentation in German that communicates information, ideas and opinions
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
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: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Pathway Tags

Level 3 German,

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.