German

Course summary

The syllabus constitutes an integrated study with focus on language, culture and society. It fosters a range of transferable skills including communication, critical thinking, research skills and creativity which are valuable to the individual student and to society. Pupils are encouraged to learn in context through engagement with culture by means of authentic media (press, radio, television, Internet). The topics are closely linked to the countries in which the language is spoken and include: • Social issues and trends, e.g. family life, youth culture, immigration, integration • Political and artistic culture, e.g. music and cinema, political commitment, current affairs In addition, students study two literary works (this can be a book and a film, or two books).