Prerequisites: Final grade of 85% in German 3 Honors and/or teacher recommendation. The target language is spoken exclusively in the classroom to develop the skills of comprehension and conversation. The rigor of this course is designed for students who demonstrate a strong interest and motivation in language study. The emphasis in this course is continued development of the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Proficiency and cultural awareness are strengthened in the classroom by using the three modes of communication (interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational), various activities, and authentic materials. Communicative use of the language in functional contexts is a primary goal of this course. In context students apply new vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and grammatical structures. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to communicate on the intermediate oral proficiency level. A variety of assessments are used to evaluate student performance. Upon satisfactory completion, students can receive up to 6 college credits, 3 credits per semester, through Seton Hall University. A tuition fee applies. Grade weighted upon successful completion of course. As an Honors level, dual-credit course, this class will receive AP (5.0) weight in your GPA, adhering to Pennsylvania Department of Education’s guidelines