Education, Citizenship and Youth
Distance Learning
Independent Study Option
German
The Independent Study Option offers the following levels in German. Please list the Subject Code, Subject Designation, and the ISO Designation on the application to identify the course(s) required.
| Subject Name | Subject Code | Subject Designation | ISO Designation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 German (10G) | 1032 | 10G | 006 |
| Grade 10 German (20G) | 1032 | 20G | 003 |
| Grade 11 German (30S) | 1032 | 30S | 003 |
| Grade 12 German (40S) | 1032 | 40S | 003 |
Each listing of a subject name is followed by a unique 10-digit code made up of three parts:
- Subject code. A 4-digit number that identifies each subject.
- Subject level. A 3-character code that identified the grade and level of a course.
- ISO designation. A 3-digit number that identifies the course version, course option, a textbook, audiotapes, or videotape.
Grade 9 German (10G) 1 credit (2006)
Course Code 1032 10G 006
The purpose of this course is to assist students in developing a basic foundation in German. By the end of the course students should be able to speak, understand, read, and write simple German. The course also introduces students to the history, geography, and diversity of the German culture.
This one-credit course consists of five modules. Each module has five sections, and each section has four lessons. Students should spend approximately one hour a day on the course (each lesson has been designed to last approximately one hour). The lessons should be completed sequentially. Each lesson contains several exercises, and an answer key is provided for students to verify their lesson work. In some cases, students will record some of their work on a standard-sized audicassette. Other recording options can be discussed with the Tutor/Marker.
This course focuses on reading and writing. Access to a Tutor/Marker will support the listening and speaking skills as well as other aspects of the course. Students are required to record and submit audio samples throughout the course that contributes to their overall final mark.
Evaluation is based on
| 6 Assignments | 25% |
| 2 Tests | 25% |
| Midterm Exam (after module 2) | 20% |
| Final Exam (after module 5) | 30% |
| Total | 100% |
The following resource will be provided with the course.
- 2 maps
Audio CD
(1032 10G 020) $5.50 plus GST and PST
Resources
- Audiocassette or audiocassette recorder. Other recording options can be discussed with the Tutor/Marker.
- CD Player
Video CD/Videotape
CD-0776 or VT-0776 $5.50 plus GST and PST
A German-English dictionary is required.
The Special Language Credit Option is a challange-for-credit mechanism that allows students in high school to obtain credits for proficiency in languages other than English or French, which are the two official languages of instruction in Manitoba. Schools are responsible for coordinating and administering Special Language Credit Option examinations. For more information visit http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/cur/diversity/langcredits
Grade 10 German (20G) 1 credit (1994)
Course Code 1032 20G 003
Each module presents the opportunity to practise and improve
your communication skills (e.g., listening, speaking, reading,
writing) in German. Grammatical concepts are also studied/explained.
Access to a Tutor/Marker will support the listening and speaking skills as well a other spects of the course. The submission of a project to the midterm exam supervisor is required. An audio sample is completed during the course and is submitted to the final exam supervisor. The project and audio submission contributes to the overall final mark.
Evaluation is based on
| Midterm Exam (after Module 2) | 50% |
| Final Exam (after Module 5) | 50% |
| Total | 100% |
Audio CD
Lehrwerk für Deutsch als Fremdsprache. Themen 2. (1032 20G 010) $5.50 plus GST and PST
Resources
- Audiocassette and audiocassette recorder. Other recording options can be discussed with the Tutor/Marker.
- CD Player
Textbooks
- Lehrwerk für Deutsch als Fremdsprache. Themen 2 Kursbuch. Hueber Verlag, Munchen, 1984. (24510) MTBB (reprint)
- Lehrwerk für Deutsch als Fremdsprache. Themen 2 Arbeitsbuch Ausland. Hueber Verlag, Munchen, 1986. (24511) MTBB (reprint)
- Lehrwerk für Deutsch als Fremdsprache. Themen 2 Glossar Deutsch—Englisch. Hueber Verlag, Munchen, 1986. (24512) MTBB (reprint)
A German-English dictionary is required.
The Special Language Credit Option is a challange-for-credit mechanism that allows students in high school to obtain credits for proficiency in languages other than English or French, which are the two official languages of instruction in Manitoba. Schools are responsible for coordinating and administering Special Language Credit Option examinations. For more information visit http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/cur/diversity/langcredits
Grade 11 German (30S) 1 credit (1993)
Course Code 1032 30S 003
This course gives students an opportunity to practise communication
skills (e.g., listening, speaking, reading, and writing)
in German. Students will also learn about German culture,
literature, and heritage, and gain awareness of how people
in German-speaking countries live, think, and express themselves.
Access to a Tutor/Marker will support the listening and speaking skills as well as other aspects of the course. The submission of a project to the midterm exam supervisor is required. An audio sample is completed during the course and is submitted to the final exam supervisor. The project and audio submission contributes to the overall final mark.
Evaluation is based on
| Midterm Exam (after Module 3) | 50% |
| Final Exam (after Module 4) | 50% |
| Total | 100% |
The following resource will be provided with student registrations only.
- Glossary of Terms
Audio CD
Lehrwerk für Deutsch als Fremdsprache. Themen 2. (1032 30S 010) $5.50 plus GST and PST
Resources
- Audiocassette and audiocassette recorder. Other recording options can be discussed with the Tutor/Marker.
- CD Player
Textbooks
- Lehrwerk für Deutsch als Fremdsprache. Themen 2 Kursbuch. Hueber Verlag, Munchen, 1984. (24510) MTBB (reprint)
- Lehrwerk für Deutsch als Fremdsprache. Themen 2 Arbeitsbuch Ausland. Hueber Verlag, Munchen, 1986. (24511) MTBB (reprint)
- Lehrwerk für Deutsch als Fremdsprache. Themen 2 Glossar Deutsch–Englisch. Hueber Verlag, Munchen, 1986. (24512) MTBB (reprint)
A German-English dictionary is required.
The Special Language Credit Option is a challange-for-credit mechanism that allows students in high school to obtain credits for proficiency in languages other than English or French, which are the two official languages of instruction in Manitoba. Schools are responsible for coordinating and administering Special Language Credit Option examinations. For more information visit http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/cur/diversity/langcredits
Grade 12 German (40S) 1 credit (2004)
Course Code 1032 40S 003
This course requires prior knowledge of German equivalent to the Grade 11 level. This is the final course in the Senior Years German program.
It covers diverse topics such as consumerism, German-Canadian
history, artistic expression, careers, advertising, and
ethical and medical issues of the 1990s. Students learn
grammar and vocabulary, develop listening skills, and are
challenged to use German to express their own ideas and
opinions in writing.
This course focuses on reading and writing. Access to the Tutor/Marker wills support the listening and speaking skills as well as other aspects of the course. Students are required to record and submit audio samples throughout the course that contributes to their overall final mark.
Evaluation is based on
| 4 Assignments (10% each) | 60% |
| Final Exam (after Module 7) | 40% |
| Total | 100% |
Audio CD
Lehrwerk für Deutsch als Fremdsprache. Themen 3. (1032 40S 010) $5.50 plus GST and PST
Resources
- Audiocassette and audiocassette recorder. Other recording options can be discussed with the Tutor/Marker.
- CD Player
Textbooks
- Lehrwerk für Deutsch als Fremdsprache. Themen 3 Kursbuch. Hueber Verlag, Munchen, 1986. (24520) MTBB (reprint)
- Lehrwerk für Deutsch als Fremdsprache. Themen 3 Arbeitsbuch. Hueber Verlag, Munchen, 1987. (24521) MTBB (reprint)
A German-English dictionary is required.
The Special Language Credit Option is a challange-for-credit mechanism that allows students in high school to obtain credits for proficiency in languages other than English or French, which are the two official languages of instruction in Manitoba. Schools are responsible for coordinating and administering Special Language Credit Option examinations. For more information visit http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/cur/diversity/langcredits
