The basic objectives are to help each student attain an acceptable degree of proficiency in the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing and to present the language within the context of the contemporary German-speaking world and its culture. Speaking Students will learn to reproduce German sounds and intonation patterns, and use learned vocabulary and structures appropriately to express themselves in various contexts. Reading Students will learn to recognize written words and phrases in isolation and in context and to interpret their meaning. Culture Students will familiarize themselves with elements of culture which may include daily life, geography, history, art, music, customs, holidays and festivals, and entertainment. Students who receive credit in the regular first year of a foreign language in middle school may count this course in meeting both credit and subject area graduation requirements.
Students practice communicating in a variety of practical situations.
The reading selections emphasizes vocabulary development and further expose students to learn grammatical structures in context. Written work demonstrates correct use of vocabulary and syntax. Students continue to explore various aspects of German culture. Speaking Students will refine and reinforce previously learned vocabulary and structures in statements, questions and answers, and initiate limited conversation. Reading Student will read for global comprehension, summarize the content of reading selections, and answer questions based on contextual clues.