4th and 5th Form Studies Guide - Aiglon College

LANGUAGES CHOICESGerman(german@aiglon.ch)IGCSE Specification: Edexcel 4375Why German?German is one of the most important European Languages and a student who has studied the subject to IGCSElevel will possess many important advantages when it comes to choosing a career. These include the flexibility towork in an increasingly international environment, and a more complete understanding of European culture. Astudy of German also develops logical and analytical skills, and encourages an open and positive attitude to othercultures and societies.How is German taught at Aiglon?At this level, a wide variety of methods are used in the teaching of German. In addition to conventional classroomteaching, students may be expected to carry out independent projects using Internet resources or prepare oralpresentations. Our facilities include two multimedia classrooms with language laboratory capability, dedicatedclassrooms with state-of-the-art audio-visual facilities and a comprehensive Website dedicated to languagelearning.Who takes German?German is available as a GCSE option in the 4th Form. It is an ideal option for any student who is interested inlanguages and is considering a future career in business or international affairs.SpecificationThe key aims of this course are to help students develop:• an understanding of German in a variety of contexts• awareness and understanding of countries and communities where German is spoken• a knowledge of German vocabulary and structures• transferable language learning skills• the ability to communicate effectively in GermanAiglon 4th and 5th Form Studies Guide 2013-14 21