During this two-year course, you will explore the language, culture and society of the countries where the language is spoken and develop a critical and analytical approach to film and literature in your chosen language. You will carry out independent research on a chosen aspect of social, cultural, artistic and political life. Over the two years of your course, listening, reading, speaking and writing skills will be continuously practised and developed. You will be encouraged to express opinions, discuss topics and current affairs and use a wider range of vocabulary and grammatical structures to become an accurate and independent user of the German language. You may also have the opportunity to take part in our organised visits. First year topics: • Aspects of society: social issues and current trends such as attitudes to marriage, equality of opportunity, communication technology, regional identity, music, cinema, artistic and cultural heritage in the country where the language is spoken • Detailed study of a film Second year topics: • Multiculturalism in society: immigration, racism and integration • Aspects of political and social life in the country where the language is spoken: political systems, the role of the EU, law and order • Detailed study of a novel or play
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language and Mathematics. This must include a grade 6 in the language you wish to study, or an equivalent level of proficiency in the language.
Students will be entered for three examination papers: – Paper one: Listening, Reading and Writing (Translation) – Paper two: Writing (an essay on one text and one film or two texts from a set list) – Paper three: Speaking (discussion of a stimulus card plus individual research project)
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | College Road, Waterlooville, PO7 8AA |
During this two-year course, you will explore the language, culture and society of the countries where the language is spoken and develop a critical and analytical approach to film and literature in your chosen language. You will carry out independent research on a chosen aspect of social, cultural, artistic and political life. Over the two years of your course, listening, reading, speaking and writing skills will be continuously practised and developed. You will be encouraged to express opinions, discuss topics and current affairs and use a wider range of vocabulary and grammatical structures to become an accurate and independent user of the German language. You may also have the opportunity to take part in our organised visits. First year topics: • Aspects of society: social issues and current trends such as attitudes to marriage, equality of opportunity, communication technology, regional identity, music, cinema, artistic and cultural heritage in the country where the language is spoken • Detailed study of a film Second year topics: • Multiculturalism in society: immigration, racism and integration • Aspects of political and social life in the country where the language is spoken: political systems, the role of the EU, law and order • Detailed study of a novel or play
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language and Mathematics. This must include a grade 6 in the language you wish to study, or an equivalent level of proficiency in the language.
Students will be entered for three examination papers: – Paper one: Listening, Reading and Writing (Translation) – Paper two: Writing (an essay on one text and one film or two texts from a set list) – Paper three: Speaking (discussion of a stimulus card plus individual research project)