German

Course summary

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