German

Assessment

Paper 1: Listening, reading, writing (2 hours 30 minutes, 50%) Paper 2: Writing (2 hours, 20%) • In this paper, pupils are required to write two critical essays: one on a novel and one on a film (both in the language of study). They will be assessed on their level of language, their analytical skills and essay-writing style. Paper 3: Speaking (21-23 minutes, 30%) The speaking examination is divided into two sections. In section one, pupils are given a stimulus on a subject within the prescribed topics. They are given five minutes to prepare answers to set questions and ideas on the topic as a whole. The examiner will then ask questions to elicit ideas and reactions to the stimulus. In section two, pupils will hold a conversation for ten minutes on their individual research project. They will be assessed on the level of their spoken language but also on the depth of their research and their knowledge of culture.