b'German Advanced General Certificate of EducationSubject OverviewWithin these areas of study, students will continue German has over 230 million speakers around theto develop their complexity and range of language, world and is the most widely spoken native language intheir ability to discuss issues, present ideas, develop Europe, as well as being the second most widely usedcomprehension skills, and become more familiar with the scientific language. The AGCE Level course builds onhistory of Germany. Students must also research an area the knowledge, understanding and skills gained at GCSEof study of personal interest, which forms part of the and aims to inspire students to further their appreciationspeaking examination (Independent Research Project).of the language, literature, film and culture of theHow lessons are taughtGerman-speaking world. Students will enhance theirTeachers aim to develop spontaneous use of the target linguistic skills and their capacity for critical thinking;language during lessons and students are encouraged develop their ability to interact effectively with usersto use the target language as part of group and of the language in speech and in writing, and engagepaired activities. Teachers make use of a wide range critically with texts, music and films. of authentic source materials and language learning 6.1websites to support students. Learners are encouraged The first year of the course has three main areas ofto immerse themselves in the language as much as study, which centre on the social and cultural aspects ofpossible.Germany and the German-speaking world. AssessmentsProgressioninclude comprehension tasks, an oral examination, and aMost universities, including the Russell Group critical essay on the set film.universities, consider German A Level as a facilitating Theme 1: Gesellschaftliche Entwicklung in subject.An AGCE in German prepares students for Deutschland : Umwelt, Bildung, Welt der Arbeit a number of higher education courses and a wide Theme 2: Politische und knstlerische Kultur: Musik, range of career choices. Language skills are in demand Medien, Feste und Traditionen and can be required in almost any career: business services with trade abroad, journalism, engineering, Study of the Film: Die Welle diplomatic services, international aid worker, logistics Within these areas of study students will developand distribution, marketing executive, law, teaching and the complexity and range of their language, improvelecturing.their ability to discuss issues and present ideas and develop comprehension skills. They will also become more familiar with the culture and traditions of German speaking countries.Exam Board Edexcel6.2 Subject Leader Miss J Walter The second year of the course has three main areas ofSpecific Entry Requirements: study, which centre on The Reunification of Germany6 GCSEs (Grades 9-5) including Grade 5 in English and and current issues linked to immigration. AssessmentsMathematics and Grade 7 in German include comprehension tasks, an oral examination, and a critical essay on the set film and novel. Theme 3: Immigration und die deutschemultikulturelle GesellschaftTheme 4: Die Wiedervereinigung Deutschlandsund das Leben in der DDRStudy of the novel : Die Verwandlung34 www.ttsonline.net'