GRADE LEVEL: 11/12

CREDIT: 1

PREREQUISITE: German I, II, III, teacher recommendation

DESCRIPTION: German Honors/Advanced Placement meets the requirements for German Academic Honors in the Advanced Program. This course meets the requirements of a college course in German studies. It stresses the development of fluency in oral skills, comprehension of German literature and history, expository composition and expanded use of grammar. This course will have the opportunity to take the Advanced Placement Examination at the conclusion of this course.

OUTSIDE PROJECTS OR TOURNAMENTS: Students are encouraged to participate in regional and state competitions. Students will take the National German examination given at Plano Senior High School in January. The examination will be paid by Plano Senior High School. Students may elect to take the Advanced Placement Examination in May. This examination must be paid for by the student.

HOMEWORK: Students will have assignments every night. Because of the amount of material that must be covered in this course, it is imperative that the students be prepared to devote some time every day to the study of German. Some assignments in this class will be taped on student-provided cassettes. Students will be expected to do a great deal of independent study and reading.