German
AIMS OF SUBJECT:
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To provide students with vocabulary for advanced themes for leaving certificate.
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To build on grammar, verbs and sentence structure already done for JC.
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To study the cultural nuances of the Germanics and compare them to Ireland.
RATIONALE FOR SUBJECT:
Students will:
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Discuss their interests, family, locality and school in both oral and written contexts.
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Listen to and decipher information on variety of topics from audio sources.
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Understand the grammar of the language and use it correctly.
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Have an understanding of the target language countries culture.
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Experience the culture and language first hand in possible exchange/ school tour.
SUBJECT TOPICS/ SYLLABUS CONTENT:
Arbeit- work
Umwelt- environment
Technologie- technology
Ausländer- foreigners
Soziale Probleme- social issues
Dritten Welt- developing world
Europa- Europe
Jung vs Alt- youth vs older generation
ASSESSMENT:
Higher Level Ordinary Level
Oral- 25% 100 marks Oral- 20% 80 marks
Aural- 20% 100 marks Aural- 25% 100 marks
Reading Comprehension- 30% 120 marks Reading Comprehension- 40% 160 marks
Written- 18.75% 75 marks Written- 11.25% 45 marks
Grammar- 3.75% 25 marks Grammar- 3.75% 15 marks
Oral Exam- April
One final exam- 2.5 hours
POSSIBLE CAREER OPTIONS:
Arts
Education
Commerce
Law
Science
Engineering
Technology
IT
Professions:
1. Teacher
2. Engineer
3. Translator
4. Lawyer
5. Interpreter
German Christmas Market in aid of Feed Cork
AIMS OF SUBJECT:
- To provide students with vocabulary for advanced themes for leaving certificate.
- To build on grammar, verbs and sentence structure already done for JC.
- To study the cultural nuances of the Germanics and compare them to Ireland.
RATIONALE FOR SUBJECT:
Students will:
- Discuss their interests, family, locality and school in both oral and written contexts.
- Listen to and decipher information on variety of topics from audio sources.
- Understand the grammar of the language and use it correctly.
- Have an understanding of the target language countries culture.
- Experience the culture and language first hand in possible exchange/ school tour.
SUBJECT TOPICS/ SYLLABUS CONTENT:
Arbeit- work
Umwelt- environment
Technologie- technology
Ausländer- foreigners
Soziale Probleme- social issues
Dritten Welt- developing world
Europa- Europe
Jung vs Alt- youth vs older generation
ASSESSMENT:
Higher Level Ordinary Level
Oral- 25% 100 marks Oral- 20% 80 marks
Aural- 20% 100 marks Aural- 25% 100 marks
Reading Comprehension- 30% 120 marks Reading Comprehension- 40% 160 marks
Written- 18.75% 75 marks Written- 11.25% 45 marks
Grammar- 3.75% 25 marks Grammar- 3.75% 15 marks
Oral Exam- April
One final exam- 2.5 hours
POSSIBLE CAREER OPTIONS:
Arts
Education
Commerce
Law
Science
Engineering
Technology
IT
Professions:
1. Teacher
2. Engineer
3. Translator
4. Lawyer
5. Interpreter
German Christmas Market in aid of Feed Cork