German
Thomas Gainsborough School - Suffolk
01787375232
Wells Hall Road, Great Cornard, Sudbury, CO10 0NH
Course summary

During this course you will read and listen to authentic German language materials and will study aspects of the contemporary society, cultural background and heritage of a country where German is spoken. You will have opportunities to develop your understanding and awareness of spiritual, moral, ethical, environmental, health and European issues. Aspects of German-speaking society: The changing state of the family, The digital world, Youth culture: fashion and trends, music, television. Multiculturalism in German-speaking society: Immigration, Integration, Racism, Artistic culture in the German-speaking world: Festivals and traditions, Art and architecture, Cultural life in Berlin, past and present. Aspects of political life in the German-speaking world: Germany and the European Union, Politics and youth, German re-unification and its consequences.

Entry requirements

- Students require a Grade 5 or above at GCSE German, or substantial experience of speaking the language either at home or while living abroad. - At least 5 GCSE passes at grade C or above including English and Maths, with grade B in the subjects they wish to study at Level 3

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: Listening, Reading and Translation Paper 2: Written response to works and Translation Paper 3: Oral (discussion of an issue and research-based project)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressWells Hall Road, Great Cornard, Sudbury, CO10 0NH