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AS German7661

AQA MFL Instructions for the Conduct of Exams (ICE)

The MFL Instructions for the Conduct of Exams (ICE) for the summer 2026 exams series are now available.

3.1 Social issues and trends

Students must study the following themes and sub-themes in relation to at least one German-speaking country. Students must study the themes and sub-themes using a range of sources, including material from online media.

3.1.1 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)
    • Beziehungen innerhalb der Familie
    • Partnerschaft und Ehe
    • Verschiedene Familienformen
  • The digital world (Die digitale Welt)
    • Das Internet
    • Soziale Netzwerke
    • Die Digitalisierung der Gesellschaft
  • Youth culture: fashion and trends, music, television (Jugendkultur: Mode, Musik und Fernsehen)
    • Mode und Image
    • Die Bedeutung der Musik für Jugendliche
    • Die Rolle des Fernsehens
AS Level German 7661 | Specification | Subject Content | Social Issues And Trends | AQA