AS Level German (GERM-S)

AS Level German (GERM-S)

Course Description
What will I learn on this course?
AS
· Topics will cover: media, popular culture, healthy living, and family.

· Basic grammar and vocabulary to communicate appropriately.

· Reading, writing, speaking and listening skills covered equally.

· Reading materials taken from authentic sources such as newspapers and magazines.

· Listening sources such as news reports, announcements, weather reports and interviews.

· Writing will involve letters or reports to present information and opinions in German.

· Speaking will require speaking fluently on a range of prepared topics.

A2


· All four skill areas further developed, vocabulary widened, grammar practised.

· Writing essays or longer pieces to prepare for Units 3 and 4.

· Speaking skills to require argument and justification of opinions and to move on to unpredicted areas of conversation.

· Preparation for Unit 3: a synoptic unit which tests listening, reading and writing in one examination.

· Two Cultural Topics explored in greater depth.

What will I learn on this course?
AS
· Topics will cover: media, popular culture, healthy living, and family.

· Basic grammar and vocabulary to communicate appropriately.

· Reading, writing, speaking and listening skills covered equally.

· Reading materials taken from authentic sources such as newspapers and magazines.

· Listening sources such as news reports, announcements, weather reports and interviews.

· Writing will involve letters or reports to present information and opinions in German.

· Speaking will require speaking fluently on a range of prepared topics.

A2


· All four skill areas further developed, vocabulary widened, grammar practised.

· Writing essays or longer pieces to prepare for Units 3 and 4.

· Speaking skills to require argument and justification of opinions and to move on to unpredicted areas of conversation.

· Preparation for Unit 3: a synoptic unit which tests listening, reading and writing in one examination.

· Two Cultural Topics explored in greater depth.

What kind of student is this course suitable for?

Someone who is interested in languages to communicate and who enjoys learning about other cultures.


What could I do with a qualification in this subject?

If you are thinking of a future career in business, travel, the arts and media, even in conjunction with a science, then learning a world language would be highly desirable.

Entry Requirements
What do I need to know or be able to do before taking this course?
To study German you will need at least a grade B at GCSE. You must be prepared to talk in German in small groups for oral examination practice with the German Language Assistant, and sometimes to the whole class. It would be ideal if you could go to Germany or another German-speaking country for an exchange or study visit, or a Work Experiences placement during your A Level course.