German

German I deals with the basic language of 120 million people around the world. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing are the four essential skills emphasized in beginning German. Students develop everyday vocabulary and grammar skills. German is the international language used in science, engineering, mathematics, sports, literature and psychology. Due to the increase in world competition and to the European Union’s growth, exposure to the diverse culture, the language and the history of German countries expands the students’ tolerance of a lifestyle very different from the United States. A variety of individual, small group, and group activities is used to practice oral and written language.

Available: CHS

Prerequisite: Passing grade in German I

German II students continue developint German language listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Various strategies are used to reinforce communication skills. Frequent oral activities allow students an opportunity to improve pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar skills. Reading short stories, asking and answering questions, and listening to CDs, streaming videos, and DVDs in German further students’ adquisition of the target language. German II students may create skits, recipes, video presentations, travel brochures, and/or roleplays as special projects for test grades. Oral grades are taken each quarter. Students will expand their tolerance and exposure of various cultures different from that of the United States.

Available: CHS

Prerequisite: Passing grade in German II

German III students will complete a summer assignment to review material in preparation for German III. German III students will cultuvate German proficience with comprehensive strategies. The learning pace will be more rigorous than German II. Reading, writing, and acting out German short stories will be practiced along with advanced grammar skills. Practical communication topics such as travel, shopping, and describing opinions with explanations will be used througout the course. All students are required to take a comprehensive exam at the end of the course.

Available: CHS