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Curriculum 2025

German

 

Subject Name German
Year Level 8
Subject Length Semester
Subject Type Must choose a language
Staff Contact Kate Hynes
kate.hynes740@schools.sa.edu.au

Content

This course aims to develop students’ ability to read, speak, and write in German and to introduce them to aspects of German life and culture.

Topics may include:

  • Germany and German-speaking countries
  • German customs, culture and geography
  • Common social interactions
  • Family and home life
  • Descriptive writing 
  • Understanding, practising and analysing language systems, including grammatical patterns, tenses, word order, spelling, polite form, dialects, linguistic features and meta-language.

Assessment

Students are assessed as they read, write, listen to, and speak German. They are also assessed on their understanding of language structure and culture. Assessment items include role-plays, oral presentations, posters, maps, letters, and creative writing. 

Additional Information

The purchase of a German/English Dictionary is not essential but is recommended.