LLGER101

Level 1 German

Course Description

Big Question:  How does learning a second language teach us about ourselves?

The purpose of this course is to build your communication skills in German, both written and spoken. We will have a strong focus on conversations and interacting with others about everyday topics, using German. You will deepen your understanding of German culture and how it compares with your own day to day life.

Topics will include family and friends, our places, daily routines, school, and health. 


Recommended Prior Learning

To be successful in this course we recommend that students have completed the full year “Let’s Explore German” course in Year 10.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery (Approximate)

To be advised

Pathway

Level 1 German - Level 2 German - Level 3 German

Assessment Information

Students will complete two internal assessments and one external assessment. The internals focus on:
- interacting with others in German,
- presenting in spoken and/or written German

The external focuses on
- reading texts written in German and answering questions in English.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 15
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 5
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91968 v3
NZQA Info

German 1.1 - Interact in spoken German to share and respond to information, ideas, and opinions


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91969 v3
NZQA Info

German 1.2 - Communicate in German for a chosen purpose


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91970 v3
NZQA Info

German 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of written German related to everyday contexts


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0