The main aims are to help you communicate confidently, clearly and effectively in German through both the written and spoken word; to develop your understanding of the spoken and written forms of German; to help you develop critical insights into and contact with, the contemporary society, cultural background and heritage of German-speaking countries. In the first year, activities are based on the following topic areas: Aspects of German-speaking society (The changing state of the family, The digital world, Youth culture: fashion and trends, music, television) and Artistic culture in the German-speaking world (Festivals and traditions, Art and architecture, cultural life in Berlin, past and present). A film in German, “Das Leben der Anderen”. In the second year activities are based on the following areas: Multiculturalism in German-speaking society (Immigration, Integration, Racism) and Aspects of political life in the German-speaking world (German and the European Union, Politics and youth, German re-unification and its consequences). 1 book “Der Vorleser” in German.
6 (B) in German preferred and a 4 in English.
A-level Paper 1: Listening, reading and Writing 2 hours and 30 minutes exam including listening and reading comprehension, translation into English and translation into German 50% of A-level. A-level Paper 2: Written exam 2 hours. One question on a set book and one question on a set film. 20% of A-level. A-level Paper 3: 21-23 minutes oral exam (including 5 minutes preparation time) 30% of A-level. Discussion of a sub-theme with the discussion based on a stimulus card. Presentation and discussion of individual research projects.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Hurst Road, Horsham, RH12 2EJ |
The main aims are to help you communicate confidently, clearly and effectively in German through both the written and spoken word; to develop your understanding of the spoken and written forms of German; to help you develop critical insights into and contact with, the contemporary society, cultural background and heritage of German-speaking countries. In the first year, activities are based on the following topic areas: Aspects of German-speaking society (The changing state of the family, The digital world, Youth culture: fashion and trends, music, television) and Artistic culture in the German-speaking world (Festivals and traditions, Art and architecture, cultural life in Berlin, past and present). A film in German, “Das Leben der Anderen”. In the second year activities are based on the following areas: Multiculturalism in German-speaking society (Immigration, Integration, Racism) and Aspects of political life in the German-speaking world (German and the European Union, Politics and youth, German re-unification and its consequences). 1 book “Der Vorleser” in German.
6 (B) in German preferred and a 4 in English.
A-level Paper 1: Listening, reading and Writing 2 hours and 30 minutes exam including listening and reading comprehension, translation into English and translation into German 50% of A-level. A-level Paper 2: Written exam 2 hours. One question on a set book and one question on a set film. 20% of A-level. A-level Paper 3: 21-23 minutes oral exam (including 5 minutes preparation time) 30% of A-level. Discussion of a sub-theme with the discussion based on a stimulus card. Presentation and discussion of individual research projects.