• Length of Study: One Semester (as part of a full year course)
• Pre-Requisite Information: Essential Knowledge: At least a C grade in Semester One, Year 10 German

Subject Overview

In Semester 2 of Year 10 German, students expand their vocabulary knowledge and experiment with a wider range of modes and contexts of communication. They show greater control and fluency in their use of German and are able to initiate, sustain and extend their interactions in both spoken and written forms. Topics covered allow them to reflect on intercultural perspectives.

The Australian Curriculum areas of learning in Semester 2 include:

• Reflecting
• Creating
• Systems of language

Students learn multiple language and grammatical concepts, continue to develop their writing skills in German along with improving their oral and listening skills. They also learn about World War II History through CLIL (Content Language Integrated Learning) which involves learning History content through the German language.

Students undertake study in Year 10 German through the following topics:

• The ‘Case’ is Important!
• Story Writing
• CLIL History (World War II)

Assessment

Year 10 assessment is comprised of 100% school-based assessment. Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:

• Assessment Type 1: Interaction (28.3%)
• Assessment Type 2: Text Production (28.3%)
• Assessment Type 3: Text Analysis (28.3%)
• Assessment Type 4: Exam (15%)

Examination:

• This subject has a 100 minute online Examination at the end of the semester.