Senior Cycle SUBJECT:
German What is this subject all about at Senior Cycle? Senior Cycle German continues to develop the four skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening in the German language. Through focusing on these you will further your knowledge of German grammar and vocabulary. There is a strong emphasis on extending your ability to communicate in German at a more complex level. You will also build on your knowledge of cultural, social and political aspects of German life. A Modern Foreign Language is essential for entry into most universities in Ireland. Do I have to have studied this subject at Junior Cycle in order to do it at Senior Cycle? Yes, you should have studied German at Junior Cycle Level in order to continue with it for your Leaving Certificate. Will learning this subject at Senior Cycle be different to what I studied at Junior Cycle? Senior Cycle German builds on Junior Cycle topics in order to increase your ability to communicate in German. You will still be focusing on learning to talk and write about yourself and the world around you. There will be an increased focus on the workings of German as a language and this will help you to become more aware of the workings of any languages you may speak. Comprehension questions will be in German and no longer in English. I will enjoy this subject if…
I will succeed at this subject if…
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You are genuinely interested in further developing your knowledge of the German language and culture. You will enjoy it if you find opportunities outside of the classroom to use the language. You are interested in getting a German pen-pal via email, would like to visit a German speaking country or engage in an exchange programme.
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You have a good basis in Junior Cycle German and have developed a good understanding of the basic grammar and vocabulary. You are prepared to undertake independent work by reading German texts and accessing German T.V. and radio.
This subject will be useful for a career in… Translation, Travel and Tourism, Bilingual Administrator, International Marketing, Teaching, Journalism, International Relations…etc. Assessment? For their Leaving Certificate students can sit the Higher or Ordinary Level exam which consists of oral, listening and written elements, set by the State Examinations Commission. 57
