KEY STAGE 5
This is the Key Stage 5 page - for students studying for A-Level
The exam board we use is Eduqas (The English branch of WJEC). More information about your exam can be found on their website here
Component 1 & 2 Topics
BEING A YOUNG PERSON IN GERMAN-SPEAKING SOCIETYFamilies and citizenship
Changing family structures; the changing nature of marriage and partnership; being a good citizen Youth trends and personal identity Trends in fashion; how young people respond to modern technology; relationships with others and peer pressure Education and employment opportunities The education system and student issues; work and travel opportunities and the changing work scene |
Understanding the German-speaking worldRegional culture and heritage in Germany, German-speaking countries and communities
Festivals; customs and traditions; historical sites; museums and galleries Media, art, film and music in the German-speaking world Trends in media and art; film and music in the lives of young people |
Diversity and difference |
The making of modern Germany: 1989 onwards |
Migration and integration
Reasons for migration; factors which make migration/integration easy/difficult Cultural identity and marginalisation Reasons for marginalisation; ways to eliminate marginalisation Cultural enrichment and celebrating difference The positive aspects of a diverse society Discrimination and diversity Life for those who are discriminated against |
Initial and subsequent process of reunification
Social and political challenges linked to reunification; the events of autumn 1989 Social cohesion in present-day Germany Social and community challenges facing contemporary Germany The economic impact of a united Germany The economic advantages and challenges linked to reunification |
A selection of resources for you from the Goethe Institut on A-Level topics.
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Useful Vocab for Component 1 & 2
Watch this space!!!
Component 3 - The Film and The Book
The works studied reflect cultural and literary elements in the development of the countries/communities where German is spoken. In Year 12, we look at the film, 'Good Bye Lenin!' and in Year 13 we study the novel 'Der Vorleser' by Bernhard Schlink (Diogenes Taschenbuch)
Useful Vocab for Component 3
Memrise |
Quizlet
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More to come!
Grammar
This is a brilliant booklet to help you get to grips with grammar, one day at a time! You can either view it on here (full page - four arrows, bottom right) or download it.
This is a site with lots of grammar explanations and interactive exercises.
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A YouTube account to subscribe to. Jenny takes you through various grammar points.
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Grammar rules and interactive exercises
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An online German grammar course
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Other Useful websites & Links
Videos with subtitles about aspects of German life.
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This is a series of short subtitled videos about a band, with interactive exercises.
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Another series of subtitled short videos with interactive tasks.
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Great for listening practice. You can choose to listen to it slowed down or at normal tempo. Current affairs from around the world.
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Again, great for listening practice - it's slower than normal speech and you can choose the episode.
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A light version of the news/current affairs in podcast form. Nice and slow and great German. Good for listening practice. Scroll down to choose news, culture, sport or miscellaneous.
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Short audio snippets with accompanying exercises.
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An online magazine aimed at 16-22 year olds - current affairs and politics
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