LLGER303

Level 3 German

Course Description

Big Question: How does learning German deepen your understanding of the world?

Continue your language-learning journey, further developing a range of valuable skills for the future, such as social and intercultural skills, literacy, problem-solving, and creative thinking. 

In this course we will explore current topics and issues that affect our world today, for example careers and the environment. By the end of the course you will be able to understand and produce extended texts on more complex topics. You will learn to produce a balanced argument, addressing varied perspectives and justifying your own point of view.

 





Recommended Prior Learning

Students must have completed Level 2 German.   Exceptions may be made in consultation with the HOL

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery (Approximate)

To be advised

Pathway

Students of German gain knowledge and skills that enrich and support every aspect of their journey through life, including the world of work.
To employers, the knowledge of an additional language shows resilience, a commitment to learning, and an openness to understanding different cultures and perspectives. Proficiency in German is increasingly sought for work related to advocacy, education, journalism, health, and government.

Assessment Information

Assessment follows the same structure as in Level 2 German.
Internal
- Writing portfolio
- Spoken Presentation
External
- Reading examination (responses written in English)

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 13
Internal Assessed Credits: 8
External Assessed Credits: 5
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91549 v1
NZQA Info

German 3.2 - Give a clear spoken presentation in German that communicates a critical response to stimulus material


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91551 v1
NZQA Info

German 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended written and/or visual German texts


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91552 v1
NZQA Info

German 3.5 - Write a variety of text types in clear German to explore and justify varied ideas and perspectives


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 13
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0