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(A minimum end of year average of C- is required for advancement to the next level.)
3512 GERMAN I (9, 10, 11, 12) 5-5
Neue Freunde, complete text. The German I course emphasizes communication skills in everyday situations and introduces students to an understanding and appreciation of the geography, language and culture of the German-speaking people and countries. Basic grammar points covered include: present tense, conversational past, nominative case, accusative case, dative case, modal verbs, auxiliary verbs.
3522 GERMAN 2 (10, 11, 12) 5-5
Wir, die Jugend, complete text. The German II course continues intensive work on communication skills in everyday situations and focuses on the student's ability to express his/her opinions in German and to use the language to persuade. The study of the language and culture focuses on an examination of the way people live, work and relax in the German speaking world. Basic grammar points covered include: dative and accusative prepositions, comparative forms, adjective endings, future tense, imperfect of haben and sein, introduction to subjunctive and passive.
3532 GERMAN 3 (C1) (11, 12) 5-5
After completing the grammar text at the beginning of the year, German 3 veers away from the traditional dialogue/grammar approach and deals with the more creative aspects of language; short stories, student-written skits, and novelettes. Although key points of German grammar are reviewed and reinforced, the emphasis is on improving the four communication skills. The course is conducted almost completely in German. Cultural excursions and guest speakers are also included. When German III is offered as a combined class with German IV and AP, German III will be an honors weighted course.
3543 GERMAN 4 (H) (12) 5-5
German 4 is conducted totally in German and concentrates on elevating reading and speaking skills. Exercises are planned so that students can use German in real life situations. Additionally, students will be introduced to full-length literary works such as Der Richter und sein Henker and Biederman und die Brandstifter. The study of German culture and history is continued through articles from current German magazines and newspapers, historical readings, and guest speakers.
3554 ADVANCED PLACEMENT GERMAN (AP) (12) 5-5
The course will focus on the grammar, vocabulary, listening, reading and writing practice necessary to prepare the student for the Advanced Placement Exam in German Language. The course is intensive and selective; it requires an ability to work independently.
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