Study German at Otago
Overview
German involves the systematic study of a language that is a close cousin of English. German culture has contributed greatly to the development of literature, science, philosophy, music and the visual arts in the western world. Consequently the study of German enhances the study of many other disciplines. German is one of the major European languages and Germany's influence in Europe has been growing steadily since the opening up of Eastern Europe in 1989.
Courses at all levels in German are based on active use of the language, both oral and written, and not only in the classroom. The teaching programme is supported by a variety of extra-curricular activities: German films, cultural events, camps, and the production of an annual play. Through your studies you will encounter a major European culture and meet central figures in European literature such as Goethe, Thomas Mann, Kafka, Brecht, Dürrenmatt and the 1999 Nobel Prize-winner Günter Grass.
Qualifications
- Diploma in Language (DipLang)
- Diploma in Language and Culture (DipLangC)
- Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA(Hons))
- Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Subjects (PGDipArts)
- Master of Arts (MA)
Papers
See the full list of German (GERM) papers.
Programme Requirements
Diploma in Language (DipLang) endorsed in German
| Papers |
|---|
Seven of GERM 131, GERM 132, GERM 230, GERM 231, GERM 331, GERM 333, GERM 334, GERM 335 Students admitted directly to papers at 200- or 300-level must replace their prerequisites with other papers in the subject concerned |
Diploma in Language and Culture (DipLangC) endorsed in German
| Papers |
|---|
| 126 GERM points, including at least 36 at 300-level: at least one of GERM 231, GERM 331, GERM 333, GERM 334, GERM 335, and at least four of GERM 141, GERM 242, GERM 243, GERM 341, GERM 342, GERM 343 |
Bachelor of Arts (BA) majoring in German (for students who have not previously studied German)
| Level | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level |
18 18 18 |
|
| 200-level |
18 18 18 18 |
|
| 300-level |
18 54 |
|
| Plus |
162 further points; must include 36 points at 200-level or above. Up to 90 points may be taken from outside Arts |
162 |
| Total | 360 |
Bachelor of Arts (BA) majoring in German (for students with an appropriate level of German language)
| Level | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level | 18 | |
| 200-level | 18 18 18 | |
| 300-level | 18 18 18 36 | |
| Plus | 198 further points; must include 30 points at 200-level or above. Up to 90 points may be taken from outside Arts
A short interview or placement test will be held during Course Approval in order to place students in the paper appropriate to their knowledge of the language. GERM 141 and GERM 231 normally taken in first year, GERM 331 in second year, GERM 334 and GERM 335 in third year | 198 |
| Total | 360 |
Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA(Hons)) in German
| Stage | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st stage |
90 further points |
18 18 90 |
| 2nd stage |
54 further points |
18 18 18 18 54 |
| 3rd stage |
Three of GERM 333, GERM 342, GERM 343, MFCO 316 18 further points |
18 18 18 54 18 |
| 4th stage |
24 48 12 36 |
Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Subjects (PGDipArts)
The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Subjects (PGDipArts) programme in German is the same as the fourth stage course for the degree of Bachelor of Arts with Honours.
Minor Subject Requirements
German as a minor subject for a Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Theology (BTheol), Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) or Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree
| Level | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level | Two 100-level GERM papers | 36 |
| 200-level | Two 200-level GERM papers | 36 |
| 300-level | One 300-level GERM paper | 18 |
| Total | 90 |
Further Information
Visit our home page http://www.otago.ac.nz/german
