German

Purpose and Structure

VCE German focuses on interpersonal communication, interpreting the language of other speakers, and presenting information and ideas in German on a range of themes and topics. Students develop and extend skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing and viewing in German and develop cultural understanding in interpreting and creating language. Students develop their understanding of the relationships between language and culture in new contexts and consider how these relationships shape communities. Students make connections and comparisons based on personal reflections about the role of language and culture in communication and in personal identity. An aptitude for languages and the experiences gained through study can contribute to our usefulness in God’s service. Respect for other cultures and people through language study aids in forging Christian friendships across nations.

Unit 1 

The key outcomes are: 

• Exchange meaning in a spoken interaction in German

• Interpret information from two texts on the same subtopic presented in German and respond in writing in German and in English

• Present content related to the selected subtopic in German in written form, which may include supporting visual elements. 

Unit 2 

The key outcomes are: 

• Respond in writing in German to spoken, written or visual texts presented in German 

• Analyse and use information from written, spoken or visual texts to produce an extended written response in German

• Explain information, ideas and concepts orally in German about an aspect of German culture. 

Unit 3 

The key outcomes are:

• Participate in a spoken exchange in German to resolve a personal issue

• Interpret information from texts and write responses in German

• Express ideas in a personal, informative or imaginative piece of writing in German. 

Unit 4 

The key outcomes are: 

• Share information, ideas and opinions in a spoken exchange in German about a cultural product or practice

• Analyse information from written, spoken and viewed texts for use in a written response in German

• Present information, concepts and ideas in evaluative or persuasive writing on an issue in German.