NCEA Level 3 German
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms C. Currie.
13 German
In this course the skills practised and tested, as in the past, are listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Emphasis is on expanding vocabulary and grammar so that students are able to use more fluent German and to discuss topical issues relevant to German society today. World topics such as environment issues, human rights and immigration are covered.
Also culture is incorporated into the programme, and at this level authentic and up-to-date sources such as news from the internet are used.
To gain further insight into German history and culture, some literacy texts are studied, as well as German films and contemporary songs.
Students are encouraged to sit the European Framework examinations (B1, B2) which are subsidised by the Goethe-Institut and take place at the end of Term 3.
Recommended Prior Learning
15 credits Level 2 German, or HOD approval
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Student's own stationery.
Pathway
Full time study at tertiary level at polytechnic or university
Any career in trade (import and export business)
It may be helpful to gain employment in many different areas, such as the Ministry of Affairs, or the electronics/engineering fields, tourism and hospitality industry, science and research, business, communication
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
German 3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended spoken German texts
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German 3.2 - Give a clear spoken presentation in German that communicates a critical response to stimulus material
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German 3.3 - Interact clearly using spoken German to explore and justify varied ideas and perspectives in different situations
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German 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended written and/or visual German texts
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German 3.5 - Write a variety of text types in clear German to explore and justify varied ideas and perspectives
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 24
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Pathway Tags
Writer, Historian, Social Work, Translator, Journalist, Lecturer, Lawyer, Architect, Judge, Child Advocate, NZ Armed Forces, Traveller, Professional Singer/Dancer, Performer, Actor, Radio, Immigration Officer, Television, Politician, Tourism, Teacher, Linguist, Interpreter, Tourist Operator, Air Hostess, Airline Crew, Airport Worker, Hotel Manager, Import and Export Trader, Business person, Foreign Policy Officer, Workplace Relations Adviser, Intelligence Officer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Secondary School Teacher, Tertiary Lecturer, Tour Guide, Travel Agent/Adviser, Copywriter, Public Relations Professional, Radio Presenter, Television Presenter, Editor, Early Childhood Teacher, Primary School Teacher, Policy Analyst, Flight Attendant, Speech Therapist,