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WORLD LANGUAGES
German I - CP
German 1 is an introduction to the German language and culture. Basic speech patterns, vocabulary, and pronunciation are covered through conversational dialogues and intensive oral practice. Also included are essentials of grammar, everyday culture (such as behavior patterns of native speakers, geography, etc.), and the development of listening, reading, and writing skills.
German II - CP
Pre-requisite: German I or Equivalent
German 2 completes the presentation of the fundamentals of the language through a conversational and communicative skills approach. German 2 continues to develop students' ability to speak, understand, read and write German in a cultural context. Learning activities include reading of small, simple authentic texts, simple conversation, short composition, communicative grammar and cultural activities. Germans 2 students are encouraged to speak as much German as they can.
German III - CP
Pre-requisite: German II or Equivalent
German 3 is the final segment of the three-part core curriculum preceding the advanced German 4 and German 5 offerings. Following extensive review, the acquisition of basic vocabulary and grammar is completed during this course. In addition, listening and speaking skills are improved through structured activities, rudimentary reading and writing skills are expanded, and cultural awareness is enhanced. In German 3, students are expected to answer written and oral questions in complete sentences. By the end of the course, many classes are taught almost exclusively in German with near-normal fluency.
German IV - Honors
Pre-requisite: German III or Equivalent
Honors German 4 focuses on conversation and reading in the language as well as advanced grammar and vocabulary expansion. Students are expected to use German in the classroom not only for everyday expressions, directions, questions and answers, but also for discussion of literature, contemporary articles, and culture. German is also used by both students and the instructor for expressing personal opinions and reactions and for exploring subjects of mutual interest. Reading material includes actual literary works such as short stories and short novels as well as timely magazine and newspaper articles of moderate difficulty. Videos and tapes are used to increase listening comprehension, and writing skills are refined through assignments requiring paragraph and ultimately, essay-length responses.
German V - Honors
Pre-requisite: Honors German IV or Equivalent
Honors German 5 is conducted in German in a seminar atmosphere and features various projects designed to build upon and polish writing, speaking, and listening skills. In addition to a core literature program including short stories, several novels, and a play, reading materials are chosen by interest of the class participants. Several points of advanced grammar are also addressed in this course. Honors German 5 is strongly recommended for students who want to earn college credits for their proficiency through placement examinations at selective colleges.
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grade: 9-12
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grade: 9-12
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grade: 10-12
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grade: 11-12
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grade: 12
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