German

Course summary

To study German you should have a good grade in GCSE German and feel confident about GCSE grammar, however the grammar will be covered again right from the basics. There are many opportunities open to students after studying German at A-level. Many employers see languages as a great advantage and consider communication skills as vital to the vast majority of careers. A degree in German may lead to careers in business, law, the Civil Service, publishing, journalism, translating, librarianship and teaching. Naturally languages open up opportunities for exciting careers abroad. The course leads to the A-level of the AQA Examination Board and involves a wide range of topics. Paper 1 – Listening Reading and Writing Aspects of German-speaking society: 1. current trends 2. the changing nature of Family; 3. the digital world; 4. youth culture: fashion, trends, music, TV Multiculturalism in society: 1. Immigration, integration, racism Artistic Culture in the German-speaking world: 1. festivals and traditions, 2. art and architecture Cultural life in Berlin, past and present Aspects of Political Life in the German- speaking world: 1. German and the European Union, 2. politics and youth, 3. German reunification and its consequences Paper 2 – Writing (2 x 300 word essays) One text and one film: Book: Der Vorleser (Schlink) Film: Goodbye Lenin Paper 3 - Oral It is based on an individual research project of choice which allows the student to immerse themselves in a topic they enjoy related to a German speaking country and a stimulus card on one of the above topics from Paper 1.