Level 3 German
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Hamling.
This course is through correspondence ONLY and the requirement is that students are native speakers of German
Ākonga consolidate and extend their German language skills and further develop their understanding of life in Germany. There is an emphasis on advancing ākonga’s ability to communicate verbally and through writing, and ākonga extensively build on their vocabulary and grammar.
Topics explored are theme based and focus on everyday situations, including aspects relating to social and school life and looking at the environment, youth and future careers. Social and economic relationships between New Zealand and Germany are discussed alongside a broader investigation into cultural issues where ākonga learn about Berlin, Germany’s multi-cultural population and other German-speaking nations.
Delivery Modes: This course is accessed through the online learning environment, My Te Kura. Ākonga will be required to make and submit audio and/or video recordings, so a microphone and camera or mobile device are essential.
You will need to have a conversation with Mrs Hamling before you are approved to do this correspondence course.
What should I have already done?
NCEA Level 2 German or equivalent, and have a German language background
Course Contribution
No cost if certain criteria met, otherwise there will be a cost to the student.
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Courses will only run based on minimum entries
Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course
You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisite of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOD of the Department
Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths
Course contribution may vary slightly by the start of 2025