TCE  German Level 3

TCE German Level 3

What will I learn?

Students’ existing knowledge of the German language and contemporary German society will be extended beyond that acquired to Year 10. The topics covered are relevant to life in German-speaking countries today and to the learner’s age and interests.

Through the study of three major themes – the individual, German-speaking communities and the connections between those communities and aspects of the changing world – students develop skills in listening, speaking, writing and reading contemporary German and an understanding of German culture. 

Students are required to maintain a portfolio of research and language-based activities to demonstrate the development of their language skills and competencies. 

In addition, there are enrichment activities, which add to the learners’ understanding of German language and society. Students may have the opportunity to travel to our German sister school in Uelzen during a school break for a two to three-week exchange. This will depend on the school's policy regarding international travel.

German students who successfully complete German Level 3 in Year 11 should consider undertaking the IB Course in German (Language B) in Year 12. For further details refer to the IB section (Group 2) of this handbook.

Why should I consider this course?

The study of German contributes to the overall education of learners, particularly in the areas of communication, cross-cultural understanding, and general knowledge. It provides access to the culture of Germany and German-speaking communities. The study promotes understanding of different attitudes and values within the wider Australian community and beyond.

The language to be studied and assessed is the modern standard or official version of German.

What Skills does this course provide?

On successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:

• use German to communicate with others by listening and responding to spoken German
• use German to communicate with others by communicating in spoken German
• use German to communicate with others by reading and responding to written German
• use German to communicate with others by expressing ideas and information in written German
• interpret contemporary German customs and daily life, and the cultural context in which German is used
• critically reflect on their own culture through the study of German culture
• use German as a language system
• make connections between English and another language
• apply negotiation, planning and organisational skills

What Pathway Options does this course provide?

This course provides a pathway to the study of German at tertiary level, and to various

 vocational education and training (VET) packages that include language components/

 units of competency.