German

Assessment

Listening, Reading, and Translation (40%) Students will be assessed on their understanding of spoken and written German from a variety of types of authentic texts and listening material, as well as their ability to translate accurately from German into English. Written Response to Works and Translation (30%) Students must study two discrete German works from a range of novels, plays, films, and a series of short stories. The content of the translation will be a passage based on one of the four themes. Speaking (30%) Students complete two tasks: a discussion of a theme from the exam specification and a presentation and discussion of an individual research project. Study content includes the study of a German speaking movie and one work of literature, or two works of literature alongside discussion of topics relevant to the culture where the language is spoken. Pupils are expected to select and present information, and to organise their arguments and ideas logically. They will learn to research and discuss aspects of the history, current affairs or cultures of German-speaking countries. Students choose an oral topic for U6th according to their interests, which they research independently and discuss in their weekly oral lessons with our dedicated German Language Assistant. In preparation for Sixth Form we suggest that you visit the websites below on a regular basis, watch two or three of the films, and read one of the suggested texts.