Many 21st-century jobs are international jobs and German is a very sought-after business language. One of the aims of the A Level is to provide an opportunity for pupils to broaden their studies and to acquire the different skills required by many employers. Studying German in the Sixth Form helps to develop communication skills, teamwork and independence. Many of the pupils at TWGGS go on to spend part of their education and/or career in other European states. A sound knowledge of one or several languages is increasingly important for the future. Whatever choice of career pupils wish to embark upon, be it in the travel industry, media, business, working for an international organisation or in banking, the study of German, in particular at A-Level, will enhance their prospects. Teaching is shared by two members of staff in each year group, who use a variety of techniques and also encourage pupils to become independent learners and develop habits of listening and reading authentic resources. We aim to provide an additional conversation lesson with a native speaker to further develop their speaking skills. This course is also offered as an AS, spaces permitting. A LEVEL CONTENT AND EXAMINATION Theme 1: Being a young person in German-speaking society ● Families and citizenship ● Youth trends and personal identity ● Education and Employment Theme 2: Understanding the German-speaking world ● Regional culture and heritage in Germany and German-speaking countries ● Media, art, film and music in the German-speaking world Theme 3: Diversity and difference ● Migration and integration ● Cultural identity and marginalisation ● Cultural enrichment and celebrating difference ● Discrimination and diversity Theme 4: The making of modern Germany: 1989 onwards ● Initial and subsequent process of reunification ● Social cohesion in present-day Germany ● The economic impact of a united Germany COMPONENT 1: Speaking - Weighting 30% ● Presentation and discussion of an Independent Research Project ● Discussion based on a stimulus card on one of the four themes studied Component 2: Listening, reading and translation. Weighting 50% ● Listening and reading comprehension tasks ● Translation from and into German COMPONENT 3: Critical and analytical responses in writing ● Two essays: one based on a literary text and one based on either an additional literary text or a film There is the opportunity to go on a joint History/German/Politics trip to Berlin (approximate cost £600). Pupils are also offered the opportunity to attend valuable conferences in London (approximately £20).
*Also offered as an AS Level, spaces permitting Subject Requirements - 7 or higher in German GCSE
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Southfield Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9UJ |
Many 21st-century jobs are international jobs and German is a very sought-after business language. One of the aims of the A Level is to provide an opportunity for pupils to broaden their studies and to acquire the different skills required by many employers. Studying German in the Sixth Form helps to develop communication skills, teamwork and independence. Many of the pupils at TWGGS go on to spend part of their education and/or career in other European states. A sound knowledge of one or several languages is increasingly important for the future. Whatever choice of career pupils wish to embark upon, be it in the travel industry, media, business, working for an international organisation or in banking, the study of German, in particular at A-Level, will enhance their prospects. Teaching is shared by two members of staff in each year group, who use a variety of techniques and also encourage pupils to become independent learners and develop habits of listening and reading authentic resources. We aim to provide an additional conversation lesson with a native speaker to further develop their speaking skills. This course is also offered as an AS, spaces permitting. A LEVEL CONTENT AND EXAMINATION Theme 1: Being a young person in German-speaking society ● Families and citizenship ● Youth trends and personal identity ● Education and Employment Theme 2: Understanding the German-speaking world ● Regional culture and heritage in Germany and German-speaking countries ● Media, art, film and music in the German-speaking world Theme 3: Diversity and difference ● Migration and integration ● Cultural identity and marginalisation ● Cultural enrichment and celebrating difference ● Discrimination and diversity Theme 4: The making of modern Germany: 1989 onwards ● Initial and subsequent process of reunification ● Social cohesion in present-day Germany ● The economic impact of a united Germany COMPONENT 1: Speaking - Weighting 30% ● Presentation and discussion of an Independent Research Project ● Discussion based on a stimulus card on one of the four themes studied Component 2: Listening, reading and translation. Weighting 50% ● Listening and reading comprehension tasks ● Translation from and into German COMPONENT 3: Critical and analytical responses in writing ● Two essays: one based on a literary text and one based on either an additional literary text or a film There is the opportunity to go on a joint History/German/Politics trip to Berlin (approximate cost £600). Pupils are also offered the opportunity to attend valuable conferences in London (approximately £20).
*Also offered as an AS Level, spaces permitting Subject Requirements - 7 or higher in German GCSE
