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German (AQA A Level spec at a glance)

GENERAL

 Unit 1 - Listening, Reading & Writing Paper

 WHAT'S ASSESSED?



  • Aspects of German-speaking society
  • Artistic culture in the German-speaking world
  • Multiculturalism in German-speaking society
  • Aspects of political life in German-speaking society
  • Grammar


    • HOW'S IT ASSESSED?



  • Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • 100 marks
  • 50% of A-level

    • Section A - Listening & Writing (30 marks)
    Section B - Reading & Writing (50 marks) + Translation (10 marks & approx. 100 words each)

    Unit 2 - Writing Paper

    WHAT'S ASSESSED?



  • One text and one film or two texts from the list set in the specification
  • Grammar

    • HOW'S IT ASSESSED?



  • Written exam: 2 hours
  • 80 marks in total (40 marks & approx. 300 words each)
  • 20% of A-level

    • Chosen Text - Der Besuch Der Alten Dame (Friedrich Duerrenmatt)
    Chosen Film - Das Leben Der Anderen (Florian Henckel Von Donnersmarck)

    Unit 3 - Speaking Assessment

    WHAT'S ASSESSED?



  • Individual research project
  • One of four themes (Aspects of German-speaking society or Artistic culture in the German-speaking world or Multiculturalism in German-speaking society or Aspects of political life in German-speaking society)

    • HOW'S IT ASSESSED?



  • Oral exam: 21–23 minutes (including 5 minutes preparation time)
  • 60 marks in total
  • 30% of A-level

    • Examiner-led - Discussion of sub-theme (5-6 minutes + 5 minute prep time | 25 marks)
    Student-led - IRP presentation (2 minutes) & discussion (9-10 minutes | 35 marks)


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