Develops communications skills through presentation of oral reports on literary and cultural topics, current events, and personal experiences. Reading selections include newspaper and magazine articles, adaptations of short stories and plays, and surveys of French literature. Develops oral and written fluency to prepare students to take the Advanced Placement Test. Content is determined by Advanced Placement Program guidelines . Introduces students to German language and culture.
Specific content includes skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Reinforces fundamental skills acquired by students in German I. Reading and writing receive emphasis, but oral communication remains primary objective. Vocabulary and conversational skills expanded through discussions based on selected readings. Contemporary vocabulary stresses activities important to everyday life of German-speaking people. More advanced language structure and idiomatic expressions are studied with emphasis on conversational skills. Growth in vocabulary, writing, and reading.