German A Level

A language A level opens many doors.  Gain the confidence to speak and write freely on a variety of topical issues, understand the ins and outs of German grammar and develop good reading and listening skills! You will improve your ability to problem solve, to be creative and above all to communicate well. Studying the topic areas listed below will give you a valuable understanding of life and culture today in the German-speaking countries.  You will also have the opportunity to analyse in depth both a literary work and a film.                                                                        
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
• German and the European Union
• Politics and youth
• German re-unification and its consequences
Texts – one from
• Böll Die verlorene Ehre der Katharina Blum
• Brecht Mutter Courage und ihre Kinder
• Dürrenmatt Der Besuch der alten Dame
• Frisch Andorra
• Heine Gedichte – Buch der Lieder
• Hensel Zonenkinder
• Kafka Die Verwandlung  
• Kaminer Russendisko
• Lenz Fundbüro
• Schlink Der Vorleser
Films – one from                                                                            
• Goodbye, Lenin!
• Das Leben der Anderen
• Die fetten Jahre sind vorbei
• Almanya – Willkommen in Deutschland
• Sophie Scholl – Die letzten Tage
• Lola rennt


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