German

Assessment

Component 1: Speaking (30% of the qualification) Component 2: Listening, Reading and Translation (50% of the qualification) Component 3: Critical and analytical response in writing (20% of the qualification) There are four main themes: Theme 1: Aspects of German-speaking society. The changing role of the family, the digital world, new technology, youth culture, music and fashion and T.V. Theme 2: Artistic culture in the German-speaking world Festivals and traditions, art and architecture, Berlin’s colourful history. Theme 3: Multiculturalism in German-speaking society. Immigration, integration and racism. Theme 4: Aspects of political life in the German-speaking world Germany’s role in the E.U., Young people and political issues. The reunification of Germany and its repercussions.