A2  Topic Areas for German (old specification)

Our Environment

Pollution, Energy, Environmental Projects

Foreign Citizens

Immigration, Integration, Racism

Current Affairs

Wealth versus Poverty, Law and Order, Science and Technology 

Coursework

In year 13, students choose two of the following coursework topic areas to research.  They must make sure the research relates to a country where the foreign language is spoken.  Students are tested on their knowledge and personal opinions in the essay part of the written exam and in the spoken exam. 

• A region 
• A period of history
• A piece of work by an author
• A piece of work by a dramatist
• The work of an artist (film director, architect, musician or painter)