Westlake Boys High School Westlake Boys High School

Level 3 German

13GER
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms A. Marris.

Entry Criteria

Entry into Level 3 German requires successful completion of a Level 2 course in German. 


Level 3 German

Year 13 German aims to support students to extend their spoken, interaction, and listening skills in German and they will be able to read and write extended texts on unfamiliar matters beyond their immediate context.


Common Q&A 

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 (3 credits): Three 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 and employment 
  • Media and entertainment
  • Health and environment

Course Overview

Term 1
3.5 writing internal #1

Term 2
3.5 writing internal #2
3.2 speech preparation

Term 3
3.2 speech presentation
3.5 writing internal #3

Term 4
Preparation for 3.1 listening and 3.4 reading external exams

Learning Areas:

Languages



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 for course fee, which includes cultural activities and Education Perfect.


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.