Switching to AQA from Eduqas
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Assessment structure
Paper 1
AQA – A-level German | Eduqas – A-level German |
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Paper 1 – listening, reading and writing | Paper 1 – speaking |
Written exam | Spoken exam |
2 hours 30 minutes | 21–23 minutes (including 5 minutes preparation time) |
100 marks (50% of A-level) | 60 marks (30% of A-level) |
Listening and responding to spoken passages. All questions in German to be answered in German or with non-verbal responses (30 marks) Reading and responding to a variety of texts. All questions in German to be answered in German or with non-verbal responses (50 marks) Translation into German; passage of a minimum of 100 words (10 marks) Translation into English; passage of a minimum of 100 words (10 marks). | Presentation (2 minutes) and Discussion (9–10 minutes) of independent research project Discussion of sub-theme based on stimulus card (5-6 minutes) (Student chooses from two cards offered). |
Paper 2
AQA – A-level German | Eduqas – A-level German |
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Paper 2 – writing | Paper 2 – listening, reading and translation |
Written exam | Written exam |
2 hours | 2 hours and 30 minutes |
80 marks (20% of A-level) | 100 marks (50% of A-level) |
Either one question in German on a set text, from a choice of two questions, and one question in German on a set film, from a choice of two questions, or two questions on set texts, from a choice of two questions on each text. Students are advised to write approximately 300 words per essay.
| Listening and responding to spoken passages. Questions may include true/false statements, multiple choice, questions and answers, a summary/assimilation-style question and comprehension questions in German. Reading and responding to a variety of texts. Questions may include true/false statements, gap-fill questions, a summary/assimilation-style question and comprehension questions in German. Translation into English; a passage or passages of a minimum of 100 words in total. Translation into German; a passage or passages of a minimum of 100 words in total.
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Paper 3
AQA – A-level German | Eduqas – A-level German |
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Paper 3 – speaking | Paper 3 – critical and analytical response in writing |
21–23 minutes (including 5 minutes preparation time) | 2 hours |
60 marks (30% of A-level) | 40 marks (20% of A-level) |
Discussion of sub-theme based on a stimulus card (Student chooses card from two cards offered) (5-6 mins) (25 marks). Presentation (2 mins) and Discussion (9-10 mins) of individual research project (35 marks).
| Either one question in German on a set text, from a choice of two questions, and one question in German on a set film, from a choice of two questions, or two questions on set texts, from a choice of two questions on each text. Students are advised to write approximately 300 words. |
Subject content
Core themes
AQA – A-level German | Eduqas – A-level German |
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Aspects of German-speaking society. Students may study all sub-themes in relation to any German-speaking country or countries. The changing state of the family (Familie im Wandel)
The digital world (Die digitale Welt)
Youth culture: fashion and trends, music, television (Jugendkultur: Mode, Musik und Fernsehen)
| Being a young person in German-speaking society:
Families 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. |
Artistic culture in the German-speaking world. Students may study sub-themes Festivals and traditions and Art and architecture in relation to any German-speaking country or countries. Students must study The cultural life of Berlin in relation to Berlin. Festivals and traditions (Feste und Traditionen)
Art and architecture (Kunst und Architektur)
Cultural life in Berlin, past and present (Das Berliner Kulturleben damals und heute)
Multiculturalism in German-speaking society Students may study all the sub-themes in relation to any German-speaking country or countries. Immigration (Einwanderung)
Integration (Integration)
Racism (Rassismus)
Aspects of political life in the German-speaking world. Students may study Politics and youth in relation to any German-speaking country or countries. Students must study the sub-themes Germany and the EU and German re-unification and itsconsequences in relation to Germany. Germany and the European Union (Deutschland und die Europaïsche Union)
Politics and youth (Die Politik und die Jugend)
German re-unification and its consequences (Die Wiedervereinigung und ihre Folgen)
| Understanding the German-speaking world:
Regional 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:
Migration and integration. Reasons for migration; factorswhich make migration/integrationeasy/difficult. Cultural identity and marginalization. Reasons for marginalisation; ways to eliminate marginalization.
Cultural enrichment and celebrating difference. The positive aspects of a diverse society. Discrimination and diversity: Life for those who are discriminated against.
The making of modern Germany: 1989 onwards.
Initial and subsequent process of reunification. Social and political challenges linked to reunification; the events ofautumn 1989. Social cohesion in present-day Germany. Social and community challenges facing contemporary Germany. The economic impact of aunited Germany. The economic advantages and challenges linked to reunification. |
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