02GER

NCEA Level 2 German

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Nicole Polke.


Do Germans eat sausages every day? Does every German have an expensive car? Does everything really work perfectly in Germany? And what is the relationship between Germans and fashion?

This course will explore common stereotypes and includes the following topics: education, current and future study, literature, technology, music, film and television programs.

German tourists are the second largest European tourist market in Aotearoa New Zealand, with over 100,000+ visiting each year. Improve your German to connect with them. 

Through this course you will further develop the core skills for learning languages: listening, reading, communicating through writing and speaking, and presenting. 

You will increase your cultural knowledge and develop empathy by discussing other people’s points of view.


Recommended Prior Learning

You should have at least 14 credits from Level 1 German, OR the approval of the Head of Department of Languages.

Course Costs

This Course Contribution covers the cost of Education Perfect.

Description Type Value
Course Contribution Contribution $25.00
$25.00

Pathway

Germany’s economic growth, innovation, and career opportunities are just some of the endless reasons to learn German. Whatever plans you may have for the future, knowledge of German will increase your options, in particular in the fields of Tourism and Hospitality & Science and Research.
Germany awards a generous number of scholarships and other support to study in Germany.

Career Pathways

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 24
Internal Assessed Credits: 14
External Assessed Credits: 10
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91123 v3
NZQA Info

German 2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken German texts on familiar matters


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91124 v2
NZQA Info

German 2.3 - Interact using spoken German to share information and justify ideas and opinions in different situations


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91125 v2
NZQA Info

German 2.2 - Give a spoken presentation in German that communicates information, ideas and opinions


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91126 v3
NZQA Info

German 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of written and/or visual German text(s) on familiar matters


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91127 v2
NZQA Info

German 2.5 - Write a variety of text types in German to convey information, ideas, and opinions in genuine contexts


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 24
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry cannot be confirmed until the beginning of the 2025 school year.