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Modern languages: German
Course Breakdown
Course Summary
• Exam board is WJEC/Eduqas
Paper Content Marks Duration Weighting
Paper 1 Speaking Exam 60 21– 23 min
(incl. 5 min
preparation
time) 30%
Paper 2 Listening, Reading and Translation 100 2 hours
30 minutes 30%
Paper 3 Writing:
Two essays
One on the novel “Der Vorleser” and the second
on the film “Goodbye Lenin” 40 2 hours 40%
Summary of Content Opportunities in the Subject
At A level, students consider topics relevant to their
age group and to their experience and lifestyle. They
will also study political, intellectual and artistic culture. We run a popular, cultural visit to Berlin for all German
language students, which ties in well with our topics.
Students will have the opportunity to experience the
German language and culture in the German capital.
We also regularly visit Manchester Metropolitan
University to attend workshops and study days designed
specifically for A level language students. Our students
also have the opportunity to take up work experience
in German speaking countries through the Halsbury
Travel company. Furthermore, each language student
gets speaking practice in smaller groups in conversation
classes and we also offer grammar and skills workshops
for consolidation and practice.
Being a young person in German-speaking society
Family structures, traditional and modern values,
friendships/relationships, citizenship; Youth trends, issues
and personal identity; Educational and employment
opportunities
Understanding the German-speaking world
Regional culture and heritage in Germany, German-
speaking countries and communities; Germany, Austria
and Switzerland in a European context; Literature, art,
film and music in the German speaking world
Diversity and difference
Migration and integration; Cultural identity and
marginalisation; Cultural enrichment and celebrating
difference; Discrimination and diversity.
The making of modern Germany: 1989 onwards
Suggested Preparation for September
The best preparation for the start of the course is to
revise vocabulary and grammar topics you have learned.
Please also take a look at the following link, which
provides grammar resources to help you to prepare for
your studies: www.nthuleen.com/teach/grammar.html.
You should also start immersing yourself in German by
exploring this website: www.dw.com/de/deutsch-lernen/
deutsch-xxl/s-12376.
Initial and subsequent process of reunification; Social
cohesion in present-day Germany; The economic impact
of a united Germany.
Film and literature
Discussion of the film “Goodbye Lenin” by Wolfgang
Becker; Discussion of a literary work “Der Vorleser” by
Bernhard Schlink.
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