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Germany is a country with a long and rich heritage and is the geographic and cultural centre of Europe. The German language is closely related to English and is more similar to it than to any other language. There are 100 million German speakers throughout Europe, from Austria to Switzerland, and it is also a popular language in New Zealand. There are numerous close links between New Zealand and Germany through trade, tourism and exchanges, which makes knowledge of the German language and people an incredibly useful skill across many areas.
Ākonga will consolidate their listening, speaking and reading skills and gain an understanding of basic German grammar and writing. There is a focus on communicating and aspects relating to home and family life, as well as a range of leisure activities. This course offers a broad insight into life in both Germany and New Zealand, and includes studies of some major German cities and areas.
Ākonga should have completed Year 10 German or equivalent or have a German language background.
| Standard | Description | Version | Credits | Assessment | L1 Lit/Num | UE Lit/Num | Vocational Pathways |
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| 90883 | Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken German texts on areas of most immediate relevance | 2 | 5 | External | PrPrimary Industries recommended standard SeService Industries recommended standard SoSocial and Community Services recommended standard SCrCreative Industries sector-related standard |
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| 90884 | Give a spoken presentation in German that communicates a personal response | 2 | 4 | Internal | PrPrimary Industries recommended standard SCrCreative Industries sector-related standard |
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| 90886 | Demonstrate understanding of a variety of German texts on areas of most immediate relevance | 2 | 5 | External | SeService Industries recommended standard |
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| 90887 | Write a variety of text types in German on areas of most immediate relevance | 2 | 5 | Internal | SeService Industries recommended standard SCrCreative Industries sector-related standard |