Description
German 2 Course Description
This German 2 class begins with a short review of the grammar learned in German 1, then quickly moves on to more advanced grammar. Students will use both the textbook and the workbook for Deutsch Aktuell 2 (7th Edition).
This course will enrich your student’s vocabulary and teach complex sentence formulation, simple past tense, past perfect tense, adverbs, accusative, dative and genitive cases, coordinating conjunctions, prepositions, and imperative. The weekly live class sessions focus on introducing new grammar and practicing conversational skills. Live classes will feature famous German-speaking composers and their works.
Homework will reinforce the grammar introduced each week. Students will enjoy practicing their German skills using periodic games. Each week, students will also be asked to listen to or watch ERF German TV/Radio, which are streamed live. Throughout the year, students will also learn about German traditions and history. German 2 students will study short passages and poetry in German for reading comprehension.
Grade Levels
- 10th – 12th grade
Prerequisites
Students should have completed German 1 prior to taking this class.
This is a high school-level course. Students are expected to read and comprehend at a high school level, to study independently, and to keep up with course assignments. They must take the initiative to study the syllabus, remain aware of course deadlines, be prepared for live class sessions, and ask for help when help is needed.
The concepts we study will often be compared to and measured against the biblical worldview. Therefore, examples in the lectures, some of the assigned readings, or portions of the examinations will ask students to approach the course material through the lens of one who shares this worldview.
German 2 Curriculum
- Textbook: Deutsch Aktuell 2 (7th Edition) by Wolfgang Kraft
- Workbook: Deutsch Aktuell 2 (7th Edition) by Wolfgang Kraft
- Students may use the 5th, 6th, or 7th edition of the textbook and workbook. The course has been adapted for any of these editions. Please purchase the same textbook and workbook edition.
A microphone is required for this class. A headset microphone is recommended.
German 2 Course Outline
Students successfully completing this course will to be able to:
- Review and expand their comprehension of vocabulary and language topics.
- Gain a deeper understanding of a wide range of grammar topics including future tense and simple past tense (narrative past).
- Participate in expanded conversations and respond to a variety of conversational prompts.
- Read, write, speak, and listen for meaning in German.
- Recognize, understand, and construct sentences using nominative, accusative, dative and genitive cases.
- Recognize, understand, and utilize reflexive verbs.
- Master the past tense of modal auxiliaries.
- Recognize, understand, and construct sentences using the past perfect tense. Properly construct sentences using adjectives after der words, and ein words as well as adjectives not preceded by adjectives.
- Understand and utilize coordinating and subordinating conjunctions.
Estimated Workload
- 5-7 hours per week
Attendance
It is vital that students either attend the live class session or view the recording. Students who are not present in class should watch the recording before completing the weekly homework. The class includes written and oral testing. Students should be prepared to speak on mic at each class. A microphone is required.
Testimonials
Hello, Frau Cruz! [My son] is so thrilled to be back with you for German 2. Thank you for teaching with such passion and grace. He is a bit nervous about the grammar ahead, but I assured him we will work until he feels confident.
