French : Key Stage 3 | Key Stage 4 | Key Stage 5

German : Key Stage 3 | Key Stage 4 | Key Stage 5

Spanish : Key Stage 3 | Key Stage 4 | Key Stage 5

Exam Board: AQA

Contact: Mrs M. Daly

Course Overview

A country of mountains, forests, fairytales, music, poets, philosophers, business, breweries, lederhosen, bratwurst and an intriguing history- what’s not to love? If you feel the same, then A Level German could be for you. This course helps you to develop confident, fluent communication skills in the German language and a thorough understanding of the amazing culture of the countries where German is spoken. There are lots of opportunities to engage in areas of personal interest, such as films, literature, cultural issues and develop a range of linguistic skills, from summarising and reporting back, to translation and critical analysis of literature.

In the first year you will build on familiar topics from GCSE. The main topics are social issues and trends, including the family, social media, and youth culture and artistic culture including festivals, art and architecture and Berlin.
In the second year you will develop the topics from year 1 but also study other aspects of society, including multiculturalism, the European Union, youth politics and the reunification of Germany.

In year 1 we study a film “Goodbye Lenin” by the director Wolfgang Becker and in year 2 a play “Der Besuch der alten Dame” by the Swiss playwright Friedrich Durrenmatt.

By the end of the course you will be able to speak, write and understand complex German to an advanced level and will have a deeper understanding of Germany’s cultural background.

Entry Requirements:

5 GCSES 4-9 or A*-C to include Maths and English Lang or Lit Grade 5 + GCSE German 5 (Grade 6 desirable)

Where can German take me?

You might continue on to a degree in German, or to one of the many courses that combine languages with another subject. A language is a transferable skill. Apart from obvious choices such as Translation or Teaching, German is a valuable asset in countless careers, including Science, Banking, Engineering, Business, Politics and Law.

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