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All of our credit courses adhere to the guidelines prescribed in the Ontario Curriculum by the Ministry of Education of Ontario. Attained credits are sent to the students’ school and added to their official transcript.
German stream: LWA          English stream: LWG
LWA ADI                                                         ---------
LWA BDI                                                       LWG BDI
LWA CUI                                                       LWG CUI
LWA DUI/ OAI                                              LWG DUI/OAI

Course code: LWA ADI
(German stream)
This credit course focuses primarily on expanding existing as well as establishing new language knowledge.
Classes are conducted primarily in German. In dealing with many themes and grammar concepts, reading, writing, listening and speaking skills are continually enhanced.
Additional insight into German culture and society is provided by a lively film series and situational tapes with native speakers and filmed in Germany.
Excursions into areas of particular class interest (theatre productions) and of specific cultural relevance (Berlin) are integrated into the course throughout the year.
Course program: Deutsch Aktuell 2
Prerequisite: grade 8 German (at our school) or approval of the administration; German should be the language spoken at home.

Course Code: LWA BDI
(German stream)
This course will continue to expand students’ abilities in German. The main focus is the development of speaking abilities and grammar improvement.
Class discussions are conducted entirely in German. Students are required to produce independent study projects. Areas of reading and grammar knowledge as well as German customs and culture are also stressed.
The course includes audio-cassettes as well as videos.

All the students of this course will participate in the ZDP (Zentral Deutsch Prüfung), which yields them a certificate by the German gov’t.
Course program: Deutsch Aktuell 2/3
Prerequisite: LWA ADI or the approval of the administration

Course Code: LWA CUI
(German stream)
This is a progression and continuation of the LWA programs including the 4 major language communication skills and conducted entirely in German.
At this level the students are ready to gain a more detailed language knowledge, e.g. subjunctive mood, and deeper appreciation for the history and cultural heritage of today’s German-speaking countries.
The program familiarizes students with highlights of past centuries and provides glimpses of contributions made in science, literature and the arts.
Students will also participate in the “Diplom I” where they can earn a diploma by the German gov’t attesting to a high level of German language proficiency.
Course program: Deutsch Aktuell 3, Mittelstufe Deutsch
Prerequisite: LWA BDI or the approval of the administration

Course code: LWA DUI/OAI
(German stream)
This course is the culmination of the students’ German credit courses after which they will be able to easily continue their study of German at the university level.
Advanced grammar is one of the main components of this course. As well, students are also introduced to German literature analysis when they read a novel and several short stories and hold discussions in German.
An independent study unit requires students to conduct independent research with German material, and to give a presentation of the results.
Students will also participate in the “Diplom II” where they can earn the prestigious language diploma by the German gov’t which is equivalent to the university proficiency exam in Germany.
Course program: Mittelstufe Deutsch
Prerequisite: LWA CUI or LWG DUI or the approval of the administration

*** The English stream credit courses conform to the credit courses offered at the high schools in Waterloo Region and use the same program, Deutsch Aktuell.
They are based on the assumption that the student has no previous knowledge of the Geman language from home.
Most of our students have, however, already gained some knowledge attending our English stream elementary courses.
Course code: LWG BDI
(English stream)
This course is an introductory course to the German language. Our students who have attended previous elementary courses will consolidate, solidify and continue to build on their language knowledge.
They will study grammatical concepts and sentence structure and will continue their vocabulary enhancement.
There is an infinite capacity for expression and communication. They will become familiar with a language that mirrors today’s contemporary every-day life of teenagers in German-speaking countries by being exposed to numerous real-life situations. It is a very exciting and innovative program.
Course program: Deutsch Aktuell 1
Prerequisite: none

Course code: LWG CUI
(English stream)
This course is a continuation and progression of oral and written German to reach a higher level of expression.
Vocabulary and language knowledge are applied in communicative activities (presentations, dialogues, films and activities) to help students live the language and culture”.
A lively video series adds to the interest of each chapter.
The students of this course will participate in the ZDP, Zentral Deutsch Prüfung, where they can earn a proficiency certificate from the German government.
Course program: Deutsch Aktuell 1 & 2
Prerequisite: LWG BDI or the approval of the administration

Course code: LWG DUI/OAI
(English stream)
This course continues the development of the student’s ability to understand and accurately apply grammar rules through a wide variety of exercises, composition and class activities.
Emphasis is also put on the enrichment of the German vocabulary. Communication skills are enhanced by the use of videos, listening exercises, class discussions and presentations. Reading and pronunciation play an important role as well. German culture and society frame this course, thus better acquainting the student with Germany and its surroundings.
Students of this course will participate in the Diplom I, where they can earn a high proficiency diploma granted by the German gov’t.
Course program: Deutsch Aktuell 2/3
Prerequisite: LWG CUI or the approval of the administration

***** Students who have completed the LWG credit courses and who wish to obtain another university-bound credit course are eligible to enrol in LWA DUI.