GRADE LEVEL: 11/12

CREDIT: 1

PREREQUISITE: German I, teacher recommendation

DESCRIPTION: German II Honors is an expansion of German II. It is designed to provide opportunities for talented language students beyond those offered in the regular German II class. The course extends the essential elements. It stresses the development of low-intermediate proficiency in oral skills, accurate comprehension of contemporary and cultural reading passages; it expands the use of grammatical construction and vocabulary and begins the development of expository composition. culturally related activities of selected regions or countries will be explored.

OUTSIDE PROJECTS OR TOURNAMENTS: Student are encouraged to participate in regional and state academic and 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 assigned approximately three nights a week. students will also be required to keep a cassette with oral assignments.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE: Students who have easily mastered the concepts of German I and who are willing to put in extra effort in improving their communicative skills. Students who intend on studying German beyond high school should be enrolled in this course. Students who plan on taking German III should be in this course.