King's College London
A-LEVEL GERMAN WRITING COMPETITION 25 JAHRE EURO: WAS BEDEUTET DAS FÜR DEUTSCHLAND? 1st January 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of the Euro. Initially introduced as a virtual currency in twelve EU member states, it is now widely used in twenty countries with a total population of around 344 million. But what does this mean for Germany? Has the Euro been an anchor of stability in turbulent times or a marker of excessive regulation and centralisation? The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at King’s College London is seeking to publish an original piece of writing in German on this topic by a student in Year 12 or 13 (or S5/S6 in Scotland).
HOW TO ENTER Entries should be 400-450 words in length and written in German. The topic may be addressed from any angle; your submission may take the form of a discursive essay, or you may choose a more creative form. Entries will be judged on the basis of both content and language. Entries should be submitted by e-mail, together with the attached form, to catherine.smale@kcl.ac.uk, by 20 February 2024. Past issues of the Königspost can be read online at https://issuu.com/kcl_dllc.
PRIZES All participants will be invited to a workshop and prize-giving ceremony at King’s College London in March 2024. The author of the winning entry will receive a book token and have their submission published in the Königspost, the Germanlanguage magazine produced by students at King’s College London, which has a wide circulation among university students and language learners across the UK. Prizes will also be awarded to runners-up.
King's College London
A-Level German Writing Competition Entry Form Please complete this form and return it with your entry to Dr Catherine Smale (catherine.smale@kcl.ac.uk) by 20 February 2024. Name: Date of birth: E-mail address: School name and address:
School year: How long have you been learning German? By ticking this box I confirm that the entry submitted to the A-Level German Writing Competition is all my own work: ☐ Date: