German
WQE and Regent College Group - Leicester
01162471147
University Road, Leicester, LE1 7RJ
Course summary

The syllabus builds on the skills developed at GCSE but with much more emphasis on grammar. Equal stress is placed on listening, reading, speaking, and writing, together with the discovery of contemporary culture and society. Aspects of German-speaking society • The changing state of the family • The digital world • Youth culture: fashion and trends, music, television Artistic culture in the German-speaking world • Festivals and traditions • Art and architecture • Cultural life in Berlin, past and present Study of a German film. Multiculturalism in German-speaking society • Immigration • Integration • Racism Aspects of political life in the German-speaking world • Germany and the EU • Politics and youth • German reunification and its consequence Study of a German text.

Entry requirements

Six GCSEs grade 9–4 including English Language (must include at least two GCSEs at 5 or above for A-Level courses). This course also normally requires students to have achieved a grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language and at least a grade 6 in GCSE German. A grade 5 in German may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Students who have lived in Germany but do not have a GCSE qualification should see the subject teacher during enrolment.

How you'll be assessed

In common with all other new A-level specifications, the new German A-level is linear with all exams being taken at the end of the second year. Paper 1 – (50% A-Level) – Listening, Reading & Writing (Summary & Translation into both languages included) Paper 2 – (20% A -Level) – Writing (Film & Book) Paper 3 – (30% A-Level) – Speaking (Stimulus Card & Individual Project)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityLeicester
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressUniversity Road, Leicester, LE1 7RJ