Choosing A level German offers you the opportunity to develop your command of a language, bringing you in close contact with the culture and heritage of the German speaking world. pupils have the opportunity to develop a lasting appreciation of language, and language learning, with an ability to understand it in a wide range of contexts. It will allow pupils to communicate confidently for a variety of purposes, plus give an insight into cultures, both contemporary and historic, and valuable skills for foreign travel, further education and employment.
German AS
ƒ?› Unit 1: Listening, Reading and Writing
ƒ?› Unit 2: Speaking
Course content:
ƒ?› Media - TV, advertising, communication technology
ƒ?› popular culture - cinema, music, fashion and trends
ƒ?› Healthy living/lifestyle - sport/exercise, health and well-being, holidays
ƒ?› Family/Relationships - relationships within the family, friendships, marriage/partnerships
German A2
ƒ?› Unit 1: Listening, Reading and Writing
ƒ?› Unit 2: Speaking
Course content:
ƒ?› Environment - pollution, energy, protecting the planet
ƒ?› The multicultural society - immigration, integration, racism
ƒ?› Contemporary social issues - wealth and poverty, law and order, impact of scientific and technological progress
ƒ?› Cultural topics (2): a region/community, a period of 20th century history, an author, a dramatist, a director, architect, musician or painter
Entry requirements
Students should have achieved a grade B or above in GCSE German.