German

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We follow the AQA specification. This course allows in-depth study of a range of topics relating to the culture and society of German speaking countries, as well as developing candidates’ grammatical skills and awareness.

Year 1 Components

a) Social aspects and trends of German-speaking society (the changing state of the family, the digital world, youth culture – fashion, trends, music and television)

b) Artistic culture in the German-speaking world (cultural life in Berlin: past and present, festivals and traditions, art and architecture)

c) Study of a German novel or film

Year 2 Components

c) Multi-culturalism in German-speaking society (immigration, integration, racism)

d) Political life in the German-speaking world (Germany and the EU, politics and youth, German re-unification and its consequences)

e) Study of another German novel or film

f) Individual research project to form basis of the speaking exam (the research of a subject or key question which is of interest to you and which relates to a German-speaking country).

Assessment

Listening, reading and writing: 2 hr 30 minute paper

Candidates respond to a variety of spoken and written sources, including authentic sources. They also complete a translation into English and into German.

Writing: 2 hr paper

Candidates answer two critical essay questions based on the novels/films they have studied.

Speaking: 21-23 minute oral exam

This includes the discussion of a stimulus card based on one of units a-d, followed by a presentation and discussion of the candidate’s individual research project.

GCSE German 6 | English 5

A Level German works well in combination with many other subjects including Law, Tourism, Politics, and History but also with more technical qualifications such as Science. This A Level provides an excellent basis for a number of university degrees from Modern Languages and European Studies to Hospitality.

The German specification will naturally enhance the communication skills and European awareness of candidates. Similarly, opportunities will arise to explore the spiritual, moral, ethical and cultural dimensions of topics studied.