German
Runshaw College - Lancashire
01772622677
Langdale Road, Leyland, PR25 3DQ
Course summary

Willkommen in Deutschland. A Level German is a two year course which will give you the opportunity to study a range of topics such as festivals and traditions, Germany's digital world, issues for German young people, the recent history & culture of Berlin, immigration in Germany and life in Germany since the Wall fell. In addition to this, you will study a German film and short story. Many students who enjoy and successfully complete this subject typically progress onto a range of University courses including Languages and other disciplines such as Law, Journalism and a broad range of Arts and Humanities areas.

Entry requirements

A minimum of 5x Grade 5s, including English Language and Grade 6 in your chosen language.

How you'll be assessed

Your language skills are assessed in external exams at the end of Year 2. In addition to listening and reading comprehensions, you will translate unseen texts, summarise unseen texts and write one essay in your chosen language on a prescribed book and one essay in your chosen language on a prescribed film. Your oral competence is assessed in a 20-minute unscripted speaking test.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityLancashire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressLangdale Road, Leyland, PR25 3DQ