German

Course summary

German is not only the second-most spoken language in Europe but a dominant language in business and academia. Germany is also renowned globally for its strong economy and its contributions to science and technology with many global market leaders. Furthermore, Germany offers a world-class higher education. The A level course gives an insight into the culture, society, art and history of German speaking countries. Pupils will be introduced to seminal works of literature (i.e. Bernhard Schlink’s ‘Der Vorleser’ ) and internationally acknowledged cinema (i.e ‘Good Bye Lenin!’). Understanding German culture, linguistics and literature will provide an invaluable foundation for multiple subjects at higher education and it will open doors to the German-speaking as well as the international job market.