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WHY STUDY THIS SUBJECT?

Learning any language can be fun, deeply rewarding and equip you with a wide range of desirable, transferable skills.

As well as improving your language skills, you will learn how to express yourself clearly and cope with unfamiliar situations.

You will not only study the German language, but also the culture and society of German-speaking countries throughout the world.

German language and culture has had a huge influence on our own language and culture. It combines very well with many other subjects and, as it is the most highly-demanded language by UK employers, it can open the door to many exciting career opportunities.

The study of languages at A level is increasingly being seen as an advantage for applications to many different courses at the country’s leading universities. 

 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

You will require a Grade 5 or higher in GCSE German.

A positive approach, a willingness to talk (in German!) and a desire to learn and practise are, of course, necessary for success. 

SYLLABUS

We study a range of topics relating to key themes, through which we develop our knowledge and use of the German language. 

YEAR 12

Social issues and trends 

  • The family 
  • The digital world 
  • Fashion, music and television 

Political and artistic culture 

  • Festivals and traditions 
  • Art and architecture 
  • Cultural life in Berlin 

Grammar 

  • Works: 1 film 
  • Individual research project 

YEAR 13

Multiculturalism in German-speaking society

  • Immigration 
  • Integration 
  • Racism 

Political and artistic culture 

  • Germany and the EU 
  • Politics and youth 
  • German reunification and its consequences

Grammar 

  • Works: 1 film and 1 literary text 
  • Individual research project 

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED AND EXAMINED?

The exam is split into two written papers and a spoken exam which will be taken at the end of year 13 as an A level. 

  • Paper 1 Listening, Reading and Writing - 50% 
  • Paper 2 Writing about a French film or literary text - 20% 
  • Paper 3 Speaking - Presentation and discussion - 30% 

FUTURE COURSES AND POSSIBLE CAREERS

The ability to speak German will make you very attractive to future employers! It can offer opportunities to travel and to work and live abroad. Teaching, hotel and leisure industries, tourism, banking, advertising, journalism, the airline industry, manufacturing and engineering are just some of the careers that favour an employee with another language.

There are many courses at universities that involve studying German either on its own or as part of a combination with another subject. Many courses involve spending time in a German speaking country.