German

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Studying A-level German will help students develop their confidence and communicative skills in the language and build upon the skills acquired at GCSE. The course will also enhance their knowledge and understanding of the culture of the country together with German-speaking countries and study the issues and influences which have shaped their cultural identities. Our aim is to develop an interest in and enthusiasm for learning German and to encourage students to consider German within a broader context. AS - Year 1 Aspects of German-speaking society: current trends  The changing nature of the family  The digital world  Youth culture, fashion, music and TV Artistic culture  Festivals and traditions  Art and architecture  The cultural life of Berlin- past and present A2 - Year 2 Aspects of German-speaking society: current issues  Multiculturalism in the German Speaking countries  Immigration  Integration  Racism Artistic Culture  Aspects of the political life in Germany  Germany within the EU  Youth politics  The German re-unification its consequences

Course information

Name: German Qualification title: German Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment AS  Paper 1: Listening, reading and translation skills (German - English) (1 hour 45 minutes) 45% of AS  Paper 2: Writing – Translation into German and 1 essay based on literary text or film (1 hour 30 minutes) 25% of AS  Paper 3: Speaking (12- 14 minutes) 30% of AS A2  Paper 1: Listening, reading and translation skills (German - English and English - German) (2 hours 30 minutes) 50% of A-level  Paper 2: Writing – 2 essays, one on literary text and one on film (2 hours) 20% of A-level  Paper 3: Speaking which will include students presenting their findings from their individual research project (21- 23 minutes, including 5 minutes of preparation time) 30% of A-level The speaking exam will be conducted by the subject teacher. Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20151119 14:41:05 Updated 20161103 15:29:08

Entry requirements

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Provider

Dame Alice Owen's School
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Address

Dugdale Hill Lane Town: Potters Bar