Description
German 4 Course Overview
This class is approved by the NCAA.
This class is part of the MyFunScience live online homeschool classes, which provide structured instruction for middle school and high school students. Families can explore all of our foreign language courses for homeschool students.
This live online German 4 class builds upon the advanced foundation established in German 3. Students strengthen advanced grammar, literary analysis, and conversational fluency while earning high school foreign language credit in this advanced homeschool German course.
German 4 represents the final level of a four-year high school German sequence, following German 1, German 2, and German 3.
Students engage deeply with historical, artistic, literary, and political themes while strengthening grammatical precision and stylistic fluency. Through discussion, analysis, and structured composition, students move toward confident, sophisticated communication in German.
Course Overview
- High School Credit: 1 credit
- Recommended Grade Level: Grades 11–12
- Format: Weekly live online German class
- Prerequisite: Successful completion of German 3
What Your Student Will Learn in German 4
- Analyze and interpret literary texts in German
- Construct well-developed written arguments
- Discuss works of art, history, and cultural identity
- Understand political and historical developments in modern Germany
- Engage in advanced conversation with nuance and cultural awareness
- Create practical written documents such as travel plans and job applications in German
For each unit, necessary grammatical structures and vocabulary are integrated directly into thematic study so students can engage meaningfully with the material.
Major Thematic Units
- Leute heute — Presenting biographies of German speakers
- Schule, Bildung, Beruf — Education systems and life after graduation
- Familienmodelle, Gemeinschaft, Tradition — Family models and cultural traditions
- Musik, Politik, Emotionen — Cultural expression and regional identity
- Ein Blick in die Vergangenheit — Post-WWII Germany, division, and reunification
- Die deutsche Identität — Stereotypes, national identity, and Germany’s role in Europe
Course Structure & Expectations
This is an advanced high school course requiring consistent preparation and independent study.
Students should plan to spend approximately 45–60 minutes per weekday on reading, writing, and review.
Class discussions focus heavily on interpretation and analysis, and active participation is expected.
Curriculum
- Neue Blickwinkel, 2nd Edition (used copies acceptable; digital access not required)
- Aspekte/Neu Mittelstufe Deutsch Grammatik B1 Plus bis C1
High School Credit
- 1 credit
Recommended Grade Level
- Grades 11–12
Estimated Workload
Approximately 45–60 minutes per weekday (about 5–6 hours per week).
Complete German Program
This class is part of the MyFunScience German program, a sequence of live online homeschool classes that guide students from introductory German through advanced language study.
Many students complete several levels as part of their high school foreign language studies.
German National Honor Society Opportunity
Students enrolled in the MyFunScience German program may be eligible for induction into the German National Honor Society (Delta Epsilon Phi), sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of German (AATG).
Students who complete at least three semesters of German and maintain strong academic performance may be invited to join the MyFunScience chapter of the honor society. Membership recognizes excellence in German language study and provides an achievement students may include on their high school transcripts.
- Minimum of three semesters of German study
- 3.3 GPA (87%) or higher in German coursework
- 3.0 overall GPA
Each spring, eligible students are invited to participate in an online induction ceremony. Inducted students receive an official certificate and a gold seal that may be added to their high school diploma. After induction, students may also purchase honor cords for graduation through the AATG store.
A small induction fee helps cover honor society dues and mailing of certificates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a live online German class?
Yes. Students attend a weekly live online German class with guided discussion, literature analysis, and advanced conversation practice.
Is this class designed for homeschool students?
Yes. This course is designed specifically for homeschool high school students.
Does German 4 earn high school credit?
Yes. German 4 earns one full high school foreign language credit.
What level of German will students reach?
Students completing German 4 typically finish a full four-year high school German sequence and develop strong reading, writing, and conversational skills.
