German Draft
World LanguageA high school course guide for families
See it for your school: its prerequisites, what it counts toward at your school, and whether it's in your plan.
Why this course?
German is widely used in science, engineering and business, and Pennsylvania has deep German roots. Learning any second language also makes you better at your first.
Many four-year colleges expect two years of the same world language; selective colleges prefer three or four.
What you'll learn
- Speak and understand everyday German
- Read and write short texts, then longer ones each level
- Learn about life in German-speaking countries
- Build grammar step by step, including cases and word order
You'll do: Speaking practice every day, listening, short writing, and cultural projects.
- Honors
- Upper levels (IV Honors) read literature and speak mostly in German.
- AP (Advanced Placement)
- AP German Language and Culture is taught in German and tests all four skills. College-level work with a national AP exam in May. A high enough score can earn college credit or placement, depending on the college.
What comes next
Which courses come before and after it, and what it counts toward, depend on each school. Your plan shows your school's.
College majors that build on it
- German and Germanic languages
- Teaching (world languages)
- International relations
Careers it informs most
People in these jobs use what this course teaches the most. It's a starting point, not a track.
- Interpreters and TranslatorsInterpreters and Translators use a second language in their work. O*NET rates it very important for the job.
- Anthropologists and ArcheologistsAnthropologists and Archeologists use a second language in their work. O*NET rates it very important for the job.