German A Level & AS Level Courses
German A Level & AS Level Courses
German the most widely spoken native language in Europe and is the language of some of the greatest musicians, poets, philosophers and scientists. The German language is also very closely related to English, with both languages sharing the same Germanic root. Our students continue to develop their knowledge and understanding of the German language, broadening their vocabulary range, grammatical competence and oral fluency, and also explore the rich culture and political history of German-speaking countries.
Course Outline
- Natur und Umwelt
- Bildung
- Die Welt der Arbeit
- Musik
- Die Medien
- Die Rolle von Festen und Traditionen
- Die positive Auswirkung von Immigration
- Die Herausforderungen von Immigration und Integration
- Die staatliche und soziale Reaktion zur Immigration
- Die Gesellschaft in der DDR vor der Wiedervereinigung
- Ereignisse vor der Wiedervereinigung
- Deutschland seit der Wiedervereinigung
Assesment
Paper 1: Listening, reading and translation
Assessment of vocabulary and structures across all four themes
80 marks
2 hours written paper
40% of total A level
Paper 2: Written response to works and translation
Assessment of two literary texts or one literary text and one film
120 marks
2 hours 40 minutes written paper
30% of total A level
Paper 3: Speaking
Assessment of vocabulary and structures across all four themes
72 marks
Between 21 and 23 minutes total assessment time
Internally conducted and externally assessed
30% of total A level
Paper 1: Listening, reading and translation
Assessment of vocabulary and structures across themes 1-2
64 marks
1 hour 45 minutes written paper
40% of total AS level
Paper 2: Written response to works and translation
Assessment of one literary text or one film
60 marks
1 hour 40 minutes written paper
30% of total AS level
Paper 3: Speaking
Assessment of content across themes 1-2
72 marks
Between 27 and 30 minutes total assessment time
Internally conducted and externally assessed
30% of total AS level