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German

A cultural, industrial and economic powerhouse

AQA Specification

Calling all budding scientists and engineers! Did you know that German is the technical research language of Europe? The study of a foreign language features in many Science degree courses. Many employers regard a good knowledge of a foreign language as a key asset today. With the emergence of Germany as the leading industrial trading nation in Europe, the German language is becoming increasingly important in the business world. A Level German is also a valuable asset alongside a mainly science or business course.

The A Level course in German will provide a deeper understanding of German culture as well as a thorough knowledge of the language. It is hoped that you will participate in an exchange visit or work abroad to give you hands on experience of using your language. Communication is at the heart of learning.

You will study:

The course will build on the skills you have already learned at GCSE. You will be expected to develop your communicative skills fully through a variety of techniques. By the end of the course you will be able to discuss issues in German and express your ideas with confidence in the spoken and written word. The approach will be a thematic one and you will be required to research different aspects of German life by using authentic material from German newspapers, magazines and literary texts, as well as developing an appreciation of German cinema.

Individual research project: you will identify a subject or a key question which is of interest to you and which relates to a country or countries where German is spoken. You will select relevant information from a range of sources including the internet and will demonstrate your ability to initiate and conduct individual research by analysing and summarising your findings, in order to present and discuss them in the speaking assessment. You may choose a subject linked to one of the themes studied or to a literary text or film.

Assessment

Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing. 2 hours 30 minutes, worth 40%.
Paper 2: Writing. 2 hours, worth 30%.
Paper 3: Speaking. 16 -18 minutes (plus preparation time), worth 30%.

Careers/Further Education

You will be able to use A Level German as part of your qualification for entry to a wide range of degree courses. Why not consider German and Maths and spend a year studying Maths at a German university? Or German plus a new language such as Italian or Russian? A degree in a modern foreign language opens up the world to you.

For more information please contact Ms Brooker

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Our Schools

Synergy Multi-Academy Trust comprises fifteen Norfolk schools serving children between the ages of 2 and 18. Our schools work collaboratively together to raise standards and provide education of the highest possible standard, offering the best of opportunities for pupils. The Trust was initially established in 2015. We believe that all of our schools have strengths and areas to develop, and that all can improve through sharing expertise and wisdom. The Trust understands that there will be excellent practice in each school, and that every school will be able to contribute to the development of the Trust as a whole.

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Synergy Multi-Academy Trust

Synergy Multi-Academy Trust comprises fifteen Norfolk schools serving children between the ages of 2 and 18. Our schools work collaboratively together to raise standards and provide education of the highest possible standard, offering the best of opportunities for pupils. The Trust was initially established in 2015. We believe that all of our schools have strengths and areas to develop, and that all can improve through sharing expertise and wisdom. The Trust understands that there will be excellent practice in each school, and that every school will be able to contribute to the development of the Trust as a whole.

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