Please find all German II information in the CANVAS course modules.
Deutsch I und II
Course Descriptions:
German 1:
This course is an introduction to the study of the German language and its culture and is taken in 8th grade. Students perform basic functions of the German language and become familiar with some elements of German culture. The emphasis is placed on the development of the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing within a given context extending outside of the classroom setting when possible.
The content focuses on the students' lives and experiences, and includes an exposure to everyday customs and lifestyles. Grammar is integrated throughout the course and is selected according to the language conventions (functions).
A general introduction to German culture, its products (e.g., literature, laws, foods, games), perspectives (e.g., attitudes, values, beliefs), and practices (patterns of social interaction) is integrated throughout the course. Students acquire some insight into how languages and cultures work by comparing the German language and culture to their own. Integration of other disciplines is ongoing throughout the course.
German 2
Students enrolled in this course have successfully completed a German I course at the middle school or have placed out of Level I due to previous language study and/or established proficiency.
This course provides students with opportunities to continue the development of their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Students participate in short conversational situations by combining and recombining learned elements of the German language orally and in writing. They are able to satisfy basic survival needs and interact on issues of everyday life in the present time and past time, inside and outside of the classroom setting. They compose related sentences which narrate, describe, compare, and summarize familiar topics from the German culture.
Focus is placed on understanding main ideas in simple texts.
Students develop a better understanding of the similarities and differences between cultures and languages. As in German I, integration of other disciplines is ongoing throughout the course.
German 1:
This course is an introduction to the study of the German language and its culture and is taken in 8th grade. Students perform basic functions of the German language and become familiar with some elements of German culture. The emphasis is placed on the development of the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing within a given context extending outside of the classroom setting when possible.
The content focuses on the students' lives and experiences, and includes an exposure to everyday customs and lifestyles. Grammar is integrated throughout the course and is selected according to the language conventions (functions).
A general introduction to German culture, its products (e.g., literature, laws, foods, games), perspectives (e.g., attitudes, values, beliefs), and practices (patterns of social interaction) is integrated throughout the course. Students acquire some insight into how languages and cultures work by comparing the German language and culture to their own. Integration of other disciplines is ongoing throughout the course.
German 2
Students enrolled in this course have successfully completed a German I course at the middle school or have placed out of Level I due to previous language study and/or established proficiency.
This course provides students with opportunities to continue the development of their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Students participate in short conversational situations by combining and recombining learned elements of the German language orally and in writing. They are able to satisfy basic survival needs and interact on issues of everyday life in the present time and past time, inside and outside of the classroom setting. They compose related sentences which narrate, describe, compare, and summarize familiar topics from the German culture.
Focus is placed on understanding main ideas in simple texts.
Students develop a better understanding of the similarities and differences between cultures and languages. As in German I, integration of other disciplines is ongoing throughout the course.
General Syllabus:
Student Supplies:
Make-up work:
Grading:
Each nine weeks’ grade is composed of…
Tests 45%
Projects 20%
Classwork 35%
Student Supplies:
- three ring binder or notebook, pencils, erasers, sharpener
- set of Expo 80078 dry erase markers
- electronic device to access the internet, email and text capable
- recommended: pocket dictionary (Langenscheidt German/English on amazon.com )
Make-up work:
- Missed assignments/tests due to absences are made up in accordance with WCPS school board policy.
- Late work is scored as incomplete (Missing/0) in Powerschool until turned in and replaced by a numerical grade. Late work is accepted at a staring grade of 60. For extenuating circumstances such as medical or family emergencies to be considered, parents are asked to send an email with a brief explanation. DuoLingo assignments are submitted online only and must be both complete and on time. Late or incomplete assignments can not receive credit.
- There are no extra credit assignments.
Grading:
Each nine weeks’ grade is composed of…
Tests 45%
Projects 20%
Classwork 35%
- Students are expected to complete homework assignments in their entirety, by the due date and while giving their best effort.
- Students will take tests on grammar, vocabulary, culture, and listening comprehension.
- Projects will be completed and presented individually, with a partner or in groups.
- As per WCPS board policy, the final exam will account for 20% of the course grade.
- email: [email protected]
- phone: (919)734-0070