Y13 German, Term 1 2011

This year you will further expand and deepen your knowledge of German and extend your personal independence in the language.

The four language skills of READING, LISTENING, SPEAKING AND WRITING will be practised through a variety of texts and topics.

Topics:
Personal Relationships

Plannning for the Future

The Environment

Leisure, Media & Technology

Current Trends

Health & Socio-economic Issues

Significant Events in Germany (Film Study)

The Creative Arts

Assessments

3.1 90564	Listen to and understand complex spoken German in less familiar contexts	6 credits	External
3.2 90565	Give a prepared speech in German using complex language	3 credits	Internal
3.3 90566	Converse in German using complex language in less familiar contexts	3 credits	Internal
3.4 90567	Read and understand written German containing complex language, in less familiar contexts	6 credits	External
3.5 90568	Write text in German using complex language on a less familiar topic	3 credits	External

+ weekly vocab tests

The main book we will be using this year is Genau Senior, which you are familiar with from Y12. We will also be using other books, magazine articles, videos and online resources.

And what is expected of you?
be motivated, take responsibility for your learning, meet deadlines and use your German outside the classroom!