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Exam Board
AQA
Specific requirements
Grade 7 or above in GCSE German
What will I study?
What will I study?
Students study technological and social change, looking at the multicultural nature of German-speaking society. They will study highlights of German-speaking artistic culture, including art and architecture, and will learn how Germany's political landscape was formed.
Students will explore the influence of the past on present-day German-speaking communities. Throughout their studies, they will learn the language in the context of German-speaking countries and the issues and influences which have shaped them. Students will study texts and film and will have the opportunity to carry out independent research on an area of their choice.
Assessment
Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing. 2hours 30 minutes. The paper is worth 100 marks (50% of A level)
Paper 2: Writing. 2 hours. The paper is worth 80 marks (20% of A level)
Paper 3: Speaking. 21 – 23 minutes (including 5 minutes preparation time). The paper is worth 60 marks in total (30% of A level)
What skills will I gain?
A-level German will help you to become a more fluent speaker of one of the most important European languages. The use of authentic up-to-date media from TV broadcasts to YouTube videos will not only develop your comprehension-skills to a very high level but also provide you with some great insights into current issues as well as cultural and political institutions in German-speaking countries. In addition, regular exposure to a range of authentic written texts will enable you to engage with the written language at a much higher level. You will also have the opportunity to become a German film critic, read a play or a novel in German and research a topic of particular interest to you.
Where does it lead?
Studying beyond the classroom
There are so many opportunities to engage with German outside the classroom from watching films to exploring websites. We recommend using any opportunity to engage with the German speaking world. Could you practise your German with native speakers of German outside school? Could you help with a school trip to Germany? How about taking part in or helping with our German Exchange? Maybe do a work-placement in Germany? How about joining one of our Language College classes in German or teaching the language to younger learners?
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