This A-level course has been developed to inspire an appreciation of the language, literature, film and culture of the German-speaking world. Pupils will develop advanced level knowledge and understanding of the language, culture and other German-speaking countries and communities, as well as practical language and transferable study skills. Which topics will I study? • Sustainability, recycling and the use of renewable energy in Germany • The German school system, further education and vocational training • The world of work, living and working in Germany • Trends in German music, the influence of music on popular culture • Digital and traditional media, the influence of media on German society • The role of traditions in Germany • Immigration, integration and the modern multicultural society • Society in the GDR before reunification • The collapse of communism and the fall of the Berlin Wall • Reunification and its effects on society In addition to the above themes, pupils are required to study two works from a list of either two literary texts or one literary text and one film. Examples of literary texts on the specification: • Der Besuch der alten Dame, Friedrich Dürrenmatt, 1956 (play) • Der Vorleser, Bernhard Schlink, 1995 (novel) • Die Entdeckung der Currywurst, Uwe Timm, 1993 (novella) Examples of films on the specification: • Almanya – Willkommen in Deutschland, dir. Yasemin Samdereli (2011) • Das Leben der Anderen, dir. Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck (2006) • Der Untergang, dir. Oliver Hirschbiegel (2004)
Grade 8 in GCSE German is required.
There are three papers at the end of the two-year course: • Listening, reading and translation (40%) • Written response to works (film and literature) and translation (30%) • Speaking – internally assessed and externally marked (30%) Your fluency will develop quickly due to lessons conducted in the target language, weekly one-to-one speaking lessons with our German assistant, as well as regular exposure to authentic resources. Independent listening and reading are strongly encouraged. Alongside language work, pupils learn in-depth about the culture of modern-day Germany through the topics studied. In addition, you will be expected to independently research an aspect of German culture in Year 13. There are regular assessments by the German Department through grammar and vocabulary tests and at the end of Year 12, to gauge progress, you are assessed in all four of the core skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Haringey |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £25,515 |
| Address | North Road, Highgate, N6 4AY |
This A-level course has been developed to inspire an appreciation of the language, literature, film and culture of the German-speaking world. Pupils will develop advanced level knowledge and understanding of the language, culture and other German-speaking countries and communities, as well as practical language and transferable study skills. Which topics will I study? • Sustainability, recycling and the use of renewable energy in Germany • The German school system, further education and vocational training • The world of work, living and working in Germany • Trends in German music, the influence of music on popular culture • Digital and traditional media, the influence of media on German society • The role of traditions in Germany • Immigration, integration and the modern multicultural society • Society in the GDR before reunification • The collapse of communism and the fall of the Berlin Wall • Reunification and its effects on society In addition to the above themes, pupils are required to study two works from a list of either two literary texts or one literary text and one film. Examples of literary texts on the specification: • Der Besuch der alten Dame, Friedrich Dürrenmatt, 1956 (play) • Der Vorleser, Bernhard Schlink, 1995 (novel) • Die Entdeckung der Currywurst, Uwe Timm, 1993 (novella) Examples of films on the specification: • Almanya – Willkommen in Deutschland, dir. Yasemin Samdereli (2011) • Das Leben der Anderen, dir. Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck (2006) • Der Untergang, dir. Oliver Hirschbiegel (2004)
Grade 8 in GCSE German is required.
There are three papers at the end of the two-year course: • Listening, reading and translation (40%) • Written response to works (film and literature) and translation (30%) • Speaking – internally assessed and externally marked (30%) Your fluency will develop quickly due to lessons conducted in the target language, weekly one-to-one speaking lessons with our German assistant, as well as regular exposure to authentic resources. Independent listening and reading are strongly encouraged. Alongside language work, pupils learn in-depth about the culture of modern-day Germany through the topics studied. In addition, you will be expected to independently research an aspect of German culture in Year 13. There are regular assessments by the German Department through grammar and vocabulary tests and at the end of Year 12, to gauge progress, you are assessed in all four of the core skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing.
