German
Study German as part of your Combined Honours degree. Explore German culture and a combination of practical language study and communication skills.
All Combined Honours students studying a language, go abroad for an Intercalating Year between Stages 2 and 3. You'll be based in Germany or Austria, to develop your language knowledge and expertise.
When you return in Stage 3, you'll continue to study German language and optional non-language modules. You can also choose to write a dissertation on an approved topic relating to Germany.
German is offered by the School of Modern Languages.
You can meet people from different cultures and all over the world by joining our Modern Languages Society
Pre-requisites
German can be studied as part of your Combined Honours from scratch, post-GCSE or post-A level (or equivalent) standards.
A maximum of two language subjects can be taken together, but only one of these can be at beginner's level.
It's not possible to study two language subjects on their own without a third non-language subject.
Stage 1
Select the module code for specific module information including the module summary and aims, knowledge and skills you'll gain, and the module leader.
If you are a beginner, you will select Level A. If you have an A-Level in German, you will select Level B.
Students study 40 or 60 credits from the list below at Stage 1.
Level A
Compulsory modules
| Module Code | Module Title | Credit Value | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| GER1065 | Level A (HE Entry Level) German I | 20 | 1 |
| GER1066 | Level A (HE Entry Level) German II (Pre-requisite GER1065) | 20 | 2 |
Optional modules
| Module Code | Module Title | Credit Value | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| SML1021 | Introduction to International Film | 20 | 1&2 |
| SML1022 | Introduction to Cultural Studies | 20 | 1&2 |
Level B
Compulsory module
| Module Code | Module Title | Credit value | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| GER1071 | Level B (HE Intermediate) German | 20 | 1&2 |
Optional modules
| Module Code | Module Title | Credit Value | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| GER1016 | Introduction to German History, Culture and Society | 20 | 1&2 |
| SML1018 | Introduction to Literature | 20 | 1&2 |
| SML1019 | Introduction to Linguistics | 20 | 1&2 |
| SML1021 | Introduction to International Film | 20 | 1&2 |
| SML1022 | Introduction to Cultural Studies | 20 | 1&2 |
Stage 2
Select the module code for specific module information including the module summary and aims, knowledge and skills you'll gain, and the module leader.
You follow the pathways for either Level B or Level C, depending on what you studied at Stage 1.
Students study 40, 60, or 80 credits from the list below at Stage 2.
Level B
Compulsory module
| Module Code | Module Title | Credit Value | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| GER1070 | Level B (HE Intermediate) German (Ex-Level A) (Pre-requisite GER1065 and GER1066) | 20 | 1&2 |
Optional modules
| Module | Module Title | Credit Value | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| GER1016 | Introduction to German History, Culture and Society | 20 | 1&2 |
| GER2031 | Dutch I | 20 | 1&2 |
| SML1018 | Introduction to Literature | 20 | 1&2 |
| SML1019 | Introduction to Linguistics | 20 | 1&2 |
| SML1021 | Introduction to International Film | 20 | 1&2 |
| SML1022 | Introduction to Cultural Studies | 20 | 1&2 |
Level C
Compulsory module
| Module Code | Module Title | Credit Value | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| GER2061 | Level C (HE Advanced) German (Pre-requisite GER1071) | 20 | 1&2 |
Optional modules
| Module Code | Module Title | Credit Value | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| GER2010 | Berlin: Culture, literature and film from the Weimar Republic to the Berlin Republic | 20 | 1 |
| GER2031 | Dutch I | 20 | 1&2 |
| SML2016 | Reading in Translation | 20 | 2 |
Intercalating Year
Students taking a language as a subject must spend an entire academic year abroad in a country where their chosen language is spoken between Stages 2 and 3. This shall be your Intercalating Stage.
While abroad they shall take the following modules: SML3004 Year Abroad ePortfolio (100 credits) and either SML3006 Study Abroad (20 credits) or SML3007/8 Year Abroad Placement (20 credits).
Find further information about your Intercalating Year Abroad.
Stage 3
Select the module code for specific module information including the module summary and aims, knowledge and skills you'll gain, and the module leader.
You follow either pathway Level C or Level D, depending on what Level you studied at Stage 2.
Students study 40, 60, or 80 credits from the list below at Stage 3.
Level C
Compulsory module
| Module Code | Module Title | Credit Value | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| GER2061 | Level C (HE Advanced) German (Pre-requisite GER1071) | 20 | 1&2 |
Optional modules
| Module Code | Module Title | Credit Value | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| GER2010 | Berlin: Culture, literature and film from the Weimar Republic to the Berlin Republic | 20 | 1 |
| SML2016 | Reading in Translation | 20 | 2 |
Level D
Compulsory modules
All students must choose either GER4086 Language for Professional & Academic Purposes or GER4087 Translation & Interpreting. Students must not select more than 20 credits for a single language (Pre-requisite GER2061).
| Module Code | Module Title | Credit Value | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| GER4086 |
Level D (HE Further Advanced): German for Professional and Academic Purposes (FHEQ Level 6) |
20 | 1&2 |
| GER4087 |
Level D (HE Further Advanced): German Translation & Interpreting (FHEQ Level 6) |
20 | 1&2 |
Optional modules
| Module Code | Module Title | Credit Value | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| GER4004 | Dutch II (Pre-requisite GER2031) | 20 | 1&2 |
| GER4015 | A Comparative History of German and English: Phonology, Morphology, Syntax and Lexicon | 20 | 2 |
| GER4017 | Berlin: culture, literature and film from the Weimar Republic to the Berlin Republic (Can only be taken if GER2010 was not studied in Stage 2) | 20 | 1 |
| GER4018 | Place, belonging and identity in the German-speaking Alps | 20 | 1 |
| SML4003 | Advocating and Teaching Languages in Schools (Capped at 15) (Pre-requisite: Students must have achieved a minimum of 60% in the language in Level C at Stage 2) | 20 | 1&2 |
| SML4099 | Dissertation | 20 | 1&2 |
Get in touch
If you have any questions about choosing this subject as part of your Combined Honours degree, contact us and we'll be more than happy to help.
Subject adviser
Dr Patricia Oliart - School of Modern Languages
Professor Guy Austin - School of Modern Languages