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COURSE
GERMAN
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Grade 6 or above in GCSE German. Ideally you will have found GCSE
German quite straightforward and enjoyable. The course will build
SPECIFIC ENTRY on knowledge gained at GCSE. You will need to be relatively

REQUIREMENTS confident with most of the grammar, have a good memory for
vocabulary and be keen to learn more, and to work independently,
building your vocabulary base and subject knowledge.

Component 1: speaking exam. 30% of the qualification, 2 tasks.
Task 1: presentation of an independent research project and a
discussion on the content of the research project.
Task 2: a discussion based on a stimulus card relating to one of the

CONTENT OF themes studied.
Component 2: listening, reading and translation from German into
COURSE
English and English into German. 50% of the qualification.
Component 3: critical and analytical response in writing. 20% of the
qualification. It comprises two essays: one based on a literary work
(currently Der Vorleser) and the second on a film (currently
Goodbye, Lenin!).

EXAMINATIONS Exam board: Eduqas
Component 1: speaking exam
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Component 2: listening, reading and translation
ASSESSMENTS Component 3: critical and analytical response

German combines well with a whole host of other subjects. It can
be of particular use to students who are studying science and
maths, English, history, business, geography and arts/humanities
subjects; in other words, it goes well with all subjects, either as a
SKILLS, LINKS specialism or as a ‘second string to your bow’. Many degree subjects
now offer the opportunity to spend time abroad, thus gaining a
AND
qualification recognised in two countries, e.g. law, business,
PROGRESSION economics etc.

Alongside the course, we strongly recommend attendance at the
after school German Literature Group, which helps you to gain a
broader cultural awareness, aside from the evident linguistic
benefits!

Head of German: Mrs R Wylie
CONTACT
rebeccawylie@keswick.cumbria.sch.uk