The course builds upon and develops the skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing which have been acquired in GCSE work. An important difference is that the subjects concentrate not on basic transactional language but on wider social, political, economic and cultural issues. The course will develop not only skills, but also understanding of the grammatical systems of the languages studied; and give a better insight into the way of life, history, geography, political system, economic life and customs of countries where the languages are spoken. Students may also have the opportunity to study the literature of the country and where possible to visit the theatre, cinema or watch video and on-line material.
GCSE Grade 7 or above in German.
Method of Assessment: • All exams are taken at the end of Year13 • Paper 1 Listening / Reading / Writing. • Aspects of German-speaking society • Artistic culture in the German-speaking world • Multiculturalism in German-speaking society • Aspects of political life in German-speaking society • Grammar • Paper 2 is a written paper assessing: • One text and one film or two texts from the list set in thespecification • Grammar • Paper 3 is the Speaking Test with Stimulus Card material followed by a more general conversation
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Walsall |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Tynings Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0BG |
The course builds upon and develops the skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing which have been acquired in GCSE work. An important difference is that the subjects concentrate not on basic transactional language but on wider social, political, economic and cultural issues. The course will develop not only skills, but also understanding of the grammatical systems of the languages studied; and give a better insight into the way of life, history, geography, political system, economic life and customs of countries where the languages are spoken. Students may also have the opportunity to study the literature of the country and where possible to visit the theatre, cinema or watch video and on-line material.
GCSE Grade 7 or above in German.
Method of Assessment: • All exams are taken at the end of Year13 • Paper 1 Listening / Reading / Writing. • Aspects of German-speaking society • Artistic culture in the German-speaking world • Multiculturalism in German-speaking society • Aspects of political life in German-speaking society • Grammar • Paper 2 is a written paper assessing: • One text and one film or two texts from the list set in thespecification • Grammar • Paper 3 is the Speaking Test with Stimulus Card material followed by a more general conversation
