GRADE LEVEL: 11/12

CREDIT: 1

PREREQUISITE: German I

DESCRIPTION: German II continues to develop the oral skills with added emphasis on reading and writing skills. The focus is on time development of mid to novice proficiency. Expansion of vocabulary and grammatical structures continues. Contrast between English and German strengthens the language learning process. Culturally related activities of selected German speaking countries or regions will be explored.

OUTSIDE PROJECTS OR TOURNAMENTS: Students are encouraged to participate in regional and state academic cultural competitions. Students may participate in the National German Examination given at Plano Senior High School in January. The cost of the exam is borne by Plano Senior High.

HOMEWORK: Students are expected to study German every night. Written homework will be given approximately three nights a week. Students may also be asked to record some homework on a cassette which they provide.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE: Students who have successfully completed German I and will probably not take more than two years of a language. It is not impossible to go to German III from German II. *If a student intends on pursuing the study of German, he should probably take German II Honors.

*If a student plans to continue into a level III course, it is advisable that the student enroll in a level II Honors course in order to be well prepared.