Studying German at A-Level gives students an opportunity to learn about the history, culture and society of France and other French speaking (francophone) countries. It also gives students the opportunity to master more sophisticated vocabulary and grammar in French in order to communicate extremely effectively in German. There are 4 key themes, each consisting of 3 subtopics. Themes 1 and 2 are taught throughout Year 12, and themes 3 and 4 are taught throughout Year 13. In addition, students are given the opportunity to study a film in Year 12 and a book in Year 13. These are: Year 12 Theme 1- Developments in Society in Germany - The environment - Education - The world of work Theme 2- The political and artistic culture of the German speaking world - Music - Media - The role of festivals and traditions Year 13 Theme 3 – Immigration and the German multicultural society - The positive effect of integration - The challenges of immigration and integration - The reactions of the State and society to immigration Theme 4- the reunification of Germany - The society in the GDR prior to reunification - Events before the reunification
Two Grade 6 and four Grade 5 at GCSE Level and GCSE Grade 6 in German.
Year 12 Students will be assessed with an End of Year Assessment. The End of Year Assessment will be made up of three papers. Paper 1 will cover both of the themes and assess the students’ listening, reading and translation skills. Paper 2 will cover the students’ understanding of the film they have watched and assess the students’ ability to write in German. Paper 3 is the opportunity for students to showcase their skills of speaking in German, with a one-to-one interview with the teacher discussing the themes that they have studied in German lessons so far. Year 13 Students will be assessed at the end of Year 13 using the Edexcel A Level Paper. This is made up of three papers. Paper 1 will cover all four of the themes studied throughout the course and assess the students’ listening, reading and translation skills. Paper 2 will cover the students’ understanding of the film they have watched, the book they have read and will assess the students’ ability to write effectively in German. Paper 3 is the opportunity for students to showcase their skills of speaking in German, with a one-to-one interview with the teacher.
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| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | The Becket Way, Wilford Lane, West Bridgford, NG2 7QY |
Studying German at A-Level gives students an opportunity to learn about the history, culture and society of France and other French speaking (francophone) countries. It also gives students the opportunity to master more sophisticated vocabulary and grammar in French in order to communicate extremely effectively in German. There are 4 key themes, each consisting of 3 subtopics. Themes 1 and 2 are taught throughout Year 12, and themes 3 and 4 are taught throughout Year 13. In addition, students are given the opportunity to study a film in Year 12 and a book in Year 13. These are: Year 12 Theme 1- Developments in Society in Germany - The environment - Education - The world of work Theme 2- The political and artistic culture of the German speaking world - Music - Media - The role of festivals and traditions Year 13 Theme 3 – Immigration and the German multicultural society - The positive effect of integration - The challenges of immigration and integration - The reactions of the State and society to immigration Theme 4- the reunification of Germany - The society in the GDR prior to reunification - Events before the reunification
Two Grade 6 and four Grade 5 at GCSE Level and GCSE Grade 6 in German.
Year 12 Students will be assessed with an End of Year Assessment. The End of Year Assessment will be made up of three papers. Paper 1 will cover both of the themes and assess the students’ listening, reading and translation skills. Paper 2 will cover the students’ understanding of the film they have watched and assess the students’ ability to write in German. Paper 3 is the opportunity for students to showcase their skills of speaking in German, with a one-to-one interview with the teacher discussing the themes that they have studied in German lessons so far. Year 13 Students will be assessed at the end of Year 13 using the Edexcel A Level Paper. This is made up of three papers. Paper 1 will cover all four of the themes studied throughout the course and assess the students’ listening, reading and translation skills. Paper 2 will cover the students’ understanding of the film they have watched, the book they have read and will assess the students’ ability to write effectively in German. Paper 3 is the opportunity for students to showcase their skills of speaking in German, with a one-to-one interview with the teacher.