World Language |
High School
Course Information
German II
In German II, students will acquire an elementary ability to listen, speak, read, and write the German language. This course emphasizes the skills needed for useful daily communication, e.g. making friends, expressing ones needs and preferences, seeking and giving directions, etc. Along with learning the language, students will also be introduced to German culture.
| Subject: | World Language |
| State Number: | 65100 |
| Course Credits: |  Full Credit (1.0) Course |
| Course Options: | |
| NCAA: |  NCAA Approved |
Unit 1: Working Life
Unit Overview: In this unit, you will learn the differences between German and United States public school systems. You will also learn about higher education and dream jobs.
Major Instructional Goals: You will know you have achieved the learning goal when you can:
- Interpersonal Communication (1.1)
- Interpretive Communication (1.2)
- Presentational Communication (1.3)
- Relating Cultural Practices to Perspectives (2.1)
- Relating Cultural Products to Perspectives (2.2)
- Making Connections (3.1)
- Acquiring Information and Diverse Perspectives (3.2)
- Language Comparisons (4.1)
- Culture Comparisons (4.2)
Unit 2: Orientation
Unit Overview: In this unit, you will learn terminology surrounding public and personal transportation and their ability to get you to work. Once at the workplace, you will also learn terminology surrounding the workplace.
Major Instructional Goals: You will know you have achieved the learning goal when you can:
- Interpersonal Communication (1.1)
- Interpretive Communication (1.2)
- Presentational Communication (1.3)
- Relating Cultural Practices to Perspectives (2.1)
- Relating Cultural Products to Perspectives (2.2)
- Making Connections (3.1)
- Acquiring Information and Diverse Perspectives (3.2)
- Language Comparisons (4.1)
- Culture Comparisons (4.2)
Unit 3: Eating and Leisure
Unit Overview: In this unit, you will learn terminology surrounding food and leisure activities.
Major Instructional Goals: You will know you have achieved the learning goal when you can:
- Interpersonal Communication (1.1)
- Interpretive Communication (1.2)
- Presentational Communication (1.3)
- Relating Cultural Practices to Perspectives (2.1)
- Relating Cultural Products to Perspectives (2.2)
- Making Connections (3.1)
- Acquiring Information and Diverse Perspectives (3.2)
- Language Comparisons (4.1)
- Culture Comparisons (4.2)
Unit 4: Food
Unit Overview: In this unit, you will learn terminology surrounding foods and shopping.
Major Instructional Goals: You will know you have achieved the learning goal when you can:
- Interpersonal Communication (1.1)
- Interpretive Communication (1.2)
- Presentational Communication (1.3)
- Relating Cultural Practices to Perspectives (2.1)
- Relating Cultural Products to Perspectives (2.2)
- Making Connections (3.1)
- Acquiring Information and Diverse Perspectives (3.2)
- Language Comparisons (4.1)
- Culture Comparisons (4.2)
Unit 5: Weather and Holiday
Unit Overview: In this unit, you will learn German words and phrases regarding weather and vacations (holidays).
Major Instructional Goals: You will know you have achieved the learning goal when you can:
- Interpersonal Communication (1.1)
- Interpretive Communication (1.2)
- Presentational Communication (1.3)
- Relating Cultural Practices to Perspectives (2.1)
- Relating Cultural Products to Perspectives (2.2)
- Making Connections (3.1)
- Acquiring Information and Diverse Perspectives (3.2)
- Language Comparisons (4.1)
- Culture Comparisons (4.2)
Unit 6: Clothing
Unit Overview: In this unit, you will learn about clothing and garments and how to ask specific questions about an individual’s clothing.
Major Instructional Goals: You will know you have achieved the learning goal when you can:
- Interpersonal Communication (1.1)
- Interpretive Communication (1.2)
- Presentational Communication (1.3)
- Relating Cultural Practices to Perspectives (2.1)
- Relating Cultural Products to Perspectives (2.2)
- Making Connections (3.1)
- Acquiring Information and Diverse Perspectives (3.2)
- Language Comparisons (4.1)
- Culture Comparisons (4.2)
Unit 7: Family
Unit Overview: In this unit, you will learn about German terms about your immediate family as well as extended family structures..
Major Instructional Goals: You will know you have achieved the learning goal when you can:
- Interpersonal Communication (1.1)
- Interpretive Communication (1.2)
- Presentational Communication (1.3)
- Relating Cultural Practices to Perspectives (2.1)
- Relating Cultural Products to Perspectives (2.2)
- Making Connections (3.1)
- Acquiring Information and Diverse Perspectives (3.2)
- Language Comparisons (4.1)
- Culture Comparisons (4.2)
Unit 8: Sports and Exercise
Unit Overview: In this unit, you will German terms about sports, health, and exercise.
Major Instructional Goals: You will know you have achieved the learning goal when you can:
- Interpersonal Communication (1.1)
- Interpretive Communication (1.2)
- Presentational Communication (1.3)
- Relating Cultural Practices to Perspectives (2.1)
- Relating Cultural Products to Perspectives (2.2)
- Making Connections (3.1)
- Acquiring Information and Diverse Perspectives (3.2)
- Language Comparisons (4.1)
- Culture Comparisons (4.2)
Unit 9: Health
Unit Overview: In this unit, you will learn German terms and phrases regarding health, specifically related to injuries and doctors visits.
Major Instructional Goals: You will know you have achieved the learning goal when you can:
- Interpersonal Communication (1.1)
- Interpretive Communication (1.2)
- Presentational Communication (1.3)
- Relating Cultural Practices to Perspectives (2.1)
- Relating Cultural Products to Perspectives (2.2)
- Making Connections (3.1)
- Acquiring Information and Diverse Perspectives (3.2)
- Language Comparisons (4.1)
- Culture Comparisons (4.2)
Unit 10: Home
Unit Overview: In this unit, you will learn German words and phrases to discuss your home life, and what you do or don’t do at home.
Major Instructional Goals: You will know you have achieved the learning goal when you can:
- Interpersonal Communication (1.1)
- Interpretive Communication (1.2)
- Presentational Communication (1.3)
- Relating Cultural Practices to Perspectives (2.1)
- Relating Cultural Products to Perspectives (2.2)
- Making Connections (3.1)
- Acquiring Information and Diverse Perspectives (3.2)
- Language Comparisons (4.1)
- Culture Comparisons (4.2)
