German language for absolute beginners. Is the first in a series of three introductory papers that will help you become an independent user of the language, able to deal with simple, everyday situations with native German speakers.
DurationGerman is one of the world's major languages, and it is spoken as a language of business throughout Europe. German culture has contributed greatly to the development of literature, science, philosophy, music and the visual arts in the English-speaking world, so that the study of German enhances the study of many other disciplines.
German language for absolute beginners. Today, there are more career benefits in studying German than ever before. In GERM 131 you will start learning the most commonly spoken language in the European Union, where a quarter of the world's GDP is generated. You will also get to know a culture that works hard and plays even harder:
German speakers may have won more Nobel prizes than any other country apart from the US, but they also make up the largest group of international tourists in the world. GERM 131 is the first in a series of three introductory papers that will help you become an independent user of the language, able to deal with simple, everyday situations with native German speakers.
The teaching methods in all three papers emphasise active communication. In class students interact with the teacher and each other to develop the full range of speaking, listening and writing skills.
The mission of the Languages and Cultures is to engage in high-quality research and research-informed teaching. Languages and Cultures aims to promote language acquisition and cross-cultural awareness in a diverse and rapidly internationalising world.
More generally through its programmes and research, the Programme also aims to raise understanding of the importance of intercultural skills and understanding and to contribute to cultural debates. The Languages and Cultures Programme is committed to fostering an academic environment that is open, inclusive and respectful, while dedicating itself to excellence in all its activities.
About us
The University of Otago established Languages and Cultures in 2003. It is made up of five languages taught from introductory level to PhD (French, German, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese), including a cultural focus in each, two area studies programmes (Asian Studies, European Studies), and one multidisciplinary programme (Global Studies).
Students entering the core language programs at first year level can look forward to study opportunities at a range of overseas partner universities at second and third year level and in-country study opportunities as part of their honours year.
The staff teaching in Languages and Cultures have specific qualifications and research/publications in the following disciplines: literary studies, comparative literature, linguistics, film studies, media studies, cultural studies, animal studies, anthropology, history, art history, digital cultures.
For more information on our research activities and publications, go to our Research section or visit our academic staff profiles.
We partner with Goethe Institute and the Goethe Society to create enriching learning experiences for our teachers in our GROW programs and immersion opportunities. As well as having the German National Language Adviser who can work with you to help strengthen the teaching of German.
German is the most widely-spoken first language in the European Union.Germany has the largest economy in the EU, and is an industrial giant on the world stage. Companies and organisations from Siemens to Carl Zeiss, BMW and the Deutsche Bank have formidable reputations world-wide.
Germany is a country with a long and rich heritage and is the geographic and cultural centre of Europe. The German language is closely related to English and is more similar to it than to any other language. There are 100 million German speakers throughout Europe, from Austria to Switzerland.
German course is offered by Palmerston North Intermediate Normal School. Our courses are taught by highly qualified and experienced teacher who are extremely dedicated to ensuring you leave with all the necessary skills to broaden your horizons and never be lost for words again.
In person course offering 30 total teaching units and includes course material, access to Goethe-Institut online classroom platform.
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