Sixth Form Subject Guide 2019-2021 REDRAFTED Sixth Form Choices Guide | Page 47

IB German Language ab initio (Standard Level) HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: Mr F Retter ([email protected]) Entry Requirements None. Where next? This course meets the needs of students who are interested in learning a new language as part of their IB Diploma. WHAT WILL I STUDY? The course covers a breadth of 5 topics: Identities, Experiences, Human Ingenuity, Social Organisation and Saving the Planet. It is examined at the end of the 2 year linear course and consists of 75% External Assessment and 25% Internal Assessment. HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED? Internal Assessment: Oral Component 25%: oral activity to be internally assessed by the teacher and externally moderated by the IBO. External Assessment: Written Component 75% Paper 1: Composition 25% (2 written tasks), Paper 2: Reading and Listening Comprehension 50%. 46