Green Bay High School
Year 9 German
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Nicole Polke.
So you already have some perfectly good reasons for learning German...
Maybe you want to be able to communicate with relatives, or to travel to Germany during your summer break, or prepare yourself for study in a German-speaking country. Maybe a German exchange student sparked your interest, or you have a friend who recommended it, or you just like the way the language sounds. Whether you are an absolute beginner or have some prior German language experience - this course is for you!
Contrary to preconceptions, German is actually similar to English and consequently is easier to learn than you may think. Some English words and expressions we have used for centuries are actually German. Examples of these words are angst, kindergarten and kitsch. Yes, these words are originally German.
In Year 9 German you will learn how to express yourself in German and you will connect with German native speakers. You will develop the core skills for learning languages: listening, reading, communicating through writing and speaking, and presenting.
You will learn about German cultures and gain skills in perception and awareness.
By learning a new language, you will also gain a better understanding of your own language.
COURSE LENGTH: Half Year (One Semester)
MAKING YOUR LANGUAGE CHOICES
- All Year 9 students are required to choose a language other than English as one of their FOUR half-year options.
- Year 9 students need to rank their language course choices in order of preference
- Green Bay High School will try to accommodate first preferences where possible, but due to timetable, resourcing and staff constraints other preferences may be necessary.
Course Costs
This Course Contribution covers the cost of ingredients for food sampling in class, materials for crafts, and German festival celebrations.
| Description | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Course Contribution | Contribution | $5.00 |
| $5.00 | ||
Pathway
Whatever plans you may have for the future, knowledge of German will increase your options. When you learn German you acquire a range of skills which can improve the quality of both your work and personal life. Use the interpersonal skills that you will gain from speaking another language to develop your career as a doctor, counsellor, pilot, lawyer, diplomat, actor, teacher, journalist, or technology designer.
Pathway Tags
Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Translator, Historian, Barrister, Archivist, Author, Electronics Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Biomedical Engineer, Fabrication Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Counsellor, Elected Government Representative, Civil Engineer, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Trainer, Journalist, Advertising Specialist, Aeronautical Engineer, Communications Professional, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Sales and Marketing Manager, Mining Engineer, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Telecommunications Engineer, Interpreter, Musician, Technical Writer, Editor, Solicitor, Foreign Policy Officer, Radio Presenter, Workplace Relations Adviser, Electrical Engineering Technician, Environmental Engineer, Importer/Exporter, Marine Engineer, Librarian, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Quarantine Officer, Secondary School Teacher, Television Presenter, Court Registry Officer, Marketing Specialist,
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Disclaimer
Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry cannot be confirmed until the beginning of the 2025 school year.
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