AS German (7661) - Specification for teaching from September 2016 onwards and for exams 2017 onwards - Version 1.0

Oct 20, 2026

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AS German (7661) specification for teaching from September 2016 onwards, with examinations starting in 2017. Version 1.0 outlines the subject content and assessment structure, including listening, reading, writing, and speaking components, plus assessment objectives and weighting. It also explains how the course is co-teachable alongside A-level, the skills and cultural themes students will study, and administrative arrangements such as entries, codes, grades, resits, prerequisites, and access for diversity and inclusion.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages29

Reading Time1 h 13 min

AccessFree to download

1 Introduction

1.1 Why choose AQA for AS German

1.2 Support and resources to help you teach

2 Specification at a glance

2.1 Subject content

2.2 Assessments

3 Subject content

3.1 Social issues and trends

3.2 Artistic culture

3.3 Grammar

3.4 Works

4 Scheme of assessment

4.1 Aims

4.2 Assessment objectives

4.3 Assessment weightings

4.4 Paper 1: Listening, Reading and Writing

4.5 Paper 2: Writing

4.6 Paper 3: Speaking

4.7 Assessment criteria

5 General administration

5.1 Entries and codes

5.2 Overlaps with other qualifications

5.3 Awarding grades and reporting results

5.4 Re-sits and shelf life

5.5 Previous learning and prerequisites

5.6 Access to assessment: diversity and inclusion

5.7 Working with AQA for the first time

5.8 Private candidates

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For teaching from September 2016 onwards For exams in 2017 onwards | Version 1.0 18 April 2016 AS AS German (7661) . For exams 2017 onwards. Version 1.0 Contents 1 Introduction 5 1.1 Why choose AQA for AS German 5 1.2 Support and resources to help you teach 5 2 Specification at a glance 8 2.1 Subject content 8 2.2 Assessments 8 3 Subject content 10 3.1 Social issues and trends 11 3.2 Artistic culture 11 3.3 Grammar 12 3.4 Works 15 4 Scheme of assessment 16 4.1 Aims 16 4.2 Assessment objectives 17 4.3 Assessment weightings 17 4.4 Paper 1: Listening, Reading and Writing 18 4.5 Paper 2: Writing 19 4.6 Paper 3: Speaking 20 4.7 Assessment criteria 21 5 General administration 27 5.1 Entries and codes 27 5.2 Overlaps with other qualifications 27 5.3 Awarding grades and reporting results 27 5.4 Re-sits and shelf life 27 5.5 Previous learning and prerequisites 28 5.6 Access to assessment: diversity and inclusion 28 5.7 Working with AQA for the first time 28 5.8 Private candidates 29 [Visit](Visit aqa.org.uk/7661 for the most up-to-date specifications)[ ](Visit aqa.org.uk/7661 for the most up-to-date specifications)[aqa.org.uk/7661](Visit aqa.org.uk/7661 for the most up-to-date specifications)[ for the most up-to-date specifications](Visit aqa.org.uk/7661 for the most up-to-date specifications), resources, support and administration 3 Are you using the latest version of this specification? • You will always find the most up-to-date version of this specification on our website at [aqa.org.uk/7661](aqa.org.uk/7661) • We will write to you if there are significant changes to this specification. [4 Visit](4 Visit aqa.org.uk/7661 for the most up-to-date specifications)[ ](4 Visit aqa.org.uk/7661 for the most up-to-date specifications)[aqa.org.uk/7661](4 Visit aqa.org.uk/7661 for the most up-to-date specifications)[ for the most up-to-date specifications](4 Visit aqa.org.uk/7661 for the most up-to-date specifications), resources, support and administration AS German (7661) . For exams 2017 onwards. Version 1.0 1 Introduction 1.1 Why choose AQA for AS German [You can find out about all our German qualifications at](You can find out about all our German qualifications at aqa.org.uk/7661)[ ](You can find out about all our German qualifications at aqa.org.uk/7661)[aqa.org.uk/7661](You can find out about all our German qualifications at aqa.org.uk/7661) Specifications designed for you and your students We have worked with teachers and universities to design stimulating content to enable students to develop their linguistic skills alongside their understanding of the culture and society of the countries where German is spoken. We've selected a broad area of study and prescribed certain aspects for closer examination. Students study social and technological change. They will study highlights of German-speaking artistic culture, including art and architecture. Students will explore the influence of the past on present-day German-speaking communities. Throughout their studies, they will learn the language in the context of German-speaking countries and the issues and influences which have shaped them. Students will study a text or a film. Assessment tasks will be varied and cover listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Teach AS and A-level together The AS course is fully co-teachable with the first year of the A-level course, enabling flexibility for students as they plan their course of study and for teachers as you plan your teaching. 1.2 Support and resources to help you teach We’ve worked with experienced teachers to provide you with a range of resources that will help you confidently plan, teach and prepare for exams. Teaching resources [Visit](Visit aqa.org.uk/7661)[ ](Visit aqa.org.uk/7661)[aqa.org.uk/7661](Visit aqa.org.uk/7661) to see all our teaching resources. They include:

FAQs

What are the main assessment components in AS German (7661)?

Assessment covers listening, reading and writing through Paper 1, writing through Paper 2, and speaking through Paper 3. Assessment objectives, weightings, and criteria are provided in the scheme of assessment section.

Why is the AS course designed to be co-teachable with A-level?

The specification states the AS course is fully co-teachable with the first year of the A-level course. This supports flexibility for students planning their study and for teachers planning teaching.

Where can teachers find support and preparation resources for the qualification?

Support includes a digital scheme of work, marked student responses with examiner commentaries, guidance for conducting oral exams, practice translations with mark schemes, training courses, and preparation materials such as past papers, specimen papers, and Exampro.

Oct 20, 2026

Uploaded by nayy☆