The Y12 course is designed to be co-teachable with the first year of the A-Level course Subject Content Y12 builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills gained at GCSE. It constitutes an integrated study with a focus on language, society and culture. It fosters a range of transferable skills, including communication, critical thinking and creativity. The content has been designed to be of relevance to students of all disciplines, whether they progress to A-Level or not. The approach is a focus on how German-speaking society has been shaped, socially and culturally and how it continues to change. Students study aspects of the social context together with aspects of the artistic life of German-speaking countries. Social Issues and trends Students must study the following themes in relation to at least one French speaking country. 1. Aspects of German-speaking society • The changing nature of the family (Familie im Wandel) • The digital world (Die digitale Welt) • Youth culture: fashion and trends, music, television (Jugendkultur : Mode, Musik und Fernsehen) 2. Artistic culture in German-speaking society • Festivals and traditions (Feste und Traditionen) • Art and architecture (Kunst und Architektur) • Cultural life in Berlin, past and present (Das Berliner Kulturleben damals und heute) Grammar In the exam students will be required to use, actively and accurately, grammar and structures appropriate to the tasks set. Literary texts and films Students must study either one text or one film from the list below: Films Goodbye Lenin ; Das Leben der Anderen ; Die fetten Jahren sind vorbei; Almanya – Wilkommen in Deutschland; Sophie Scholl – die letzten Tage; Lola rennt
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High Storrs School
Community School
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High Storrs Road Town: Sheffield