German

Exam Board: Edexcel Syllabus: A-level: 9GNO Consult: Mrs Hardy

WHY STUDY THE SUBJECT? We believe languages should appeal to all students. The new A-level in German has been developed to inspire all students who have an appreciation of the language, literature, film and culture of the German-speaking world. Students will gain an advanced level of knowledge and understanding of the German language, the culture of Germany and other Germanspeaking countries, as well as practical and valuable language and transferable study skills. The skills will help to prepare students for higher education and enhance their employability profile.

CONTENT AND BREAKDOWN There are 4 themes to be covered for the full A-level and each theme also covers several sub-topics. The main themes are as follows: • Theme 1: Gesellschaftliche Entwicklung in Deutschland • Theme 2: Politische und künstlerische

Kultur im deutschen • Theme 3: Immigration und die

deutsche multikulturelle Gesellschaft • Theme 4: Die Wiedervereinigung

Deutschlands

In Year 12, students will study themes 1 and 2. In Year 13, students will study themes 3 and 4. Students will be required to study TWO works for the full A-level. Currently students are studying; Film: Almanya – Willkommen in Deutschland Book: Der Besuch der alten Dame by Friedrich Dürrenmatt

ASSESSMENT UNITS FOR A-level • Paper 1: Listening, Reading and

Translation - 2 hours, 40% of qualification • Paper 2: Written response to works and

Translation – 2 hours 40 minutes, 30% of qualification • Paper 3: Speaking – 30% of qualification EXTRACURRICULAR There will be an opportunity to join the Sixth Form Exchange Programme and an introduction to German Cinema at The BFI in London. We are also partnering with the History Department to Berlin.

AFTER ASHCOMBE German is one of the main European languages and as such is valued in combination with many other skills and subject areas, including science, technology, the arts and commerce. Students with a good pass at A-level have access to a wide range of interesting career options in tourism, banking, law, exports and within multi-national companies with many opportunities for travel and work both in the UK and around the world.