German Courses
GERMAN I (BT0521) (NCAA approved)
(T0521A) GERMAN I A
(T0521B) GERMAN I B
DETAILS: 2 Trimesters
CREDIT: 1.0
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
German
I A is an introductory course which emphasizes the development of good
pronunciation and simple grammatical structure. Special attention is
given to listening, speaking, reading and writing of simple sentences.
Students will learn some vocabulary through songs and games and become
familiar with some German customs and culture to include topics such as
German food, greeting people, introducing oneself, talking about
interests, likes and dislikes and expressing opinions, talking about
one’s family and getting to know some basic German culture.
German
I B is an introductory course which emphasizes the development of good
pronunciation and simple grammatical structure. Special attention is
given to listening, speaking, reading, and writing of simple sentences.
Students will learn some vocabulary through German songs, games and
become familiar with some German customs and culture to include topics
such as food, school, shopping and a German fairytale.
GERMAN II (BT0522) (NCAA approved)
(T0522A) GERMAN II A
(T0522B) GERMAN II B
DETAILS: 2 Trimesters
CREDIT: 1.0
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: German I
Students
in German II A strive toward greater fluency in speaking the German
language. Emphasis is placed upon structure, grammar and syntax.
Communicative activities are stressed. Short texts are read. German
culture is explored through the study of some German fairytales to
include the Bremen Town Musicians. Students will learn vocabulary
through German songs and games.
Students in German II B
strive toward greater fluency in speaking the German language. German
culture is explored through the study of some German fairytales to
include Rumpelstilzchen and through the theme of Americans in Munich,
healthy living and food to include dining customs and mealtime
expressions and explore a German city, some of its hotels and
restaurants.
GERMAN III (BT0523) (NCAA approved)
(T0523A) GERMAN III A
(T0523B) GERMAN III B
DETAILS: 2 Trimesters
CREDIT: 1.0
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: German I and II
German
III A develops communicative skills and continues with more advanced
grammar topics. Students are introduced to the reading of short literary
works and some German fairytales to include Hungry Little Caterpillar
and a Struwwelpeter story from Hofmann "Daumenlutscher". Students will
explore the topics of German health care system, Countryside or City
living, and learn to travel by plane to Germany, by train in Germany, be
familiar with various lodging options and sightseeing options. It
should lead to greater independence in speaking, reading, and writing
skills. There will be at least one individual project and one class
production of a German legend or fairytale. Vocabulary is learned
through songs, games and skits.
German III B develops
communicative skills and continues with more advanced grammar topics.
Students are introduced to the reading of short literary works and some
German fairytales to include The Frog King, Snow White & Little Red
Riding Hood. It should lead to greater independence in speaking,
reading, and writing skills. There will be at least one individual
project and one class production of a German legend or fairytale.
HONORS GERMAN IV (BT0524) (NCAA approved)
(T0524A) HONORS GERMAN IV A
(T0524B) HONORS GERMAN IV B
DETAILS: 2 Trimesters
CREDIT: 1.0
GRADE LEVEL: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: German III
German
IV A, through communicative approaches, stresses the development of
student’s skills in speaking, comprehending, reading and writing German.
Literary texts are studied to learn more about German culture and to
develop critical thinking skills. Writing exercises coordinated with the
reading and with the advanced grammar topics are designed to lead the
student to greater self-awareness and self-expression. Topics from both
contemporary and classical German culture will also be discussed to
include Wilhelm Tell and Switzerland, Personal and Public identities and
literary work of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s Dr. Faust. There will be
at least one individual project and one class production of a German
legend or fairytale.
German IV B, through communicative
approaches, stresses the development of the student's skills in
speaking, comprehending, reading, and writing German. Literary texts are
studied to learn more about German culture and to develop critical
thinking skills to include topics such as beauty and aesthetics and
stereotypes. Writing exercises coordinated with the reading and with
advanced grammar topics are designed to lead the student to greater
self-awareness and self-expression to explore future career plans.
Topics from both contemporary and classical German culture will also be
discussed. There will be at least one individual project and one class
production of a German legend or fairytale.
HONORS GERMAN V (BT0525) (NCAA approved)
(T0525A) HONORS GERMAN V A
(T0525B) HONORS GERMAN V B
DETAILS: 2 Trimesters
CREDIT: 1.0
GRADE LEVEL: 12
PREREQUISITE: German IV
German
V A is conducted exclusively in German. Students will study and act out
Siegfried the Dragon Slayer, short stories in German, explore the
cultural topics of family, the power of the media and the fairy tale
sleeping beauty.
German V B is conducted exclusively in
German through communicative approaches, stresses the development of the
student's skills in speaking, comprehending, reading, and writing
German. Literary texts about Sophie Scholl and the White Rose are
studied to learn more about German culture and to develop critical
thinking skills. Writing exercises coordinated with the reading and with
advanced grammar topics are designed to lead the student to greater
self-awareness and self-expression. Other topics include the
environment, stereotypes and prejudices, family and community,
technology and other global challenges such as the European Union and
refugees.