German

A-Level

Examination Board: AQA

Specification: 7662

Course Leader: Mr A Blagona

Contact Email: ablagona@tgschool.net

Are you interested in:

• How language works?

• Living or working abroad?

• Social and cultural issues?

• Studying the literature and films of foreign cultures?

What Will I Study?

The A-Level German course provides students with the opportunity to build strong communication skills across listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Alongside language development, students explore the history, traditions, and contemporary issues in Germany. Through interactive discussions and independent study, learners gain valuable insights into European culture and enhance their ability to express complex ideas. This course is an excellent choice for those interested in languages, global affairs, and cross-cultural communication.

Aspects of German-speaking society:
The changing state of the family, The digital world, Youth culture: fashion and trends, music, television.

Multiculturalism in German-speaking society: Immigration, Integration, Racism,

Artistic culture in the German-speaking world: Festivals and traditions, Art and architecture, Cultural life in Berlin, past and present.

Aspects of political life in the German-speaking world: Germany and the European Union, Politics and youth, German re-unification and its consequences.

Additional Entry Requirements:

Grade 5 or above in GCSE German or substantial experience of speaking the language either at home or while living abroad.

Assessment:

Paper 1: Listening, Reading and Translation

Paper 2: Written response to works and Translation

Paper 3: Oral (discussion of an issue and research-based project)

Leading to futures in:

Studying a language like German opens the door to a wide range of careers where multilingual skills are an asset (especially in today’s increasingly globalised world). These include fields such as accounting, public relations, journalism, advertising, law, international marketing, and administration. Additionally, more traditional language-based careers such as translation and interpreting remain in high demand, offering further opportunities for those with strong linguistic abilities.

NB: During this course you will read and listen to authentic German language materials and will study aspects of the contemporary society, cultural background and heritage of a country where German is spoken. You will have opportunities to develop your understanding and awareness of spiritual, moral, ethical, environmental, health and European issues.

Mr A Blagona (ABL)	Assistant Headteacher, Director of Teaching School
Mr L Hurtado-Read (LRE)	Teacher of Languages & IT