Conjoint: BA/BGlobalSt major in German

German is the native language of more than 100 million people. It is an important language of trade since Germany is the fourth-largest economy and the third-largest exporter in the world. Germany is also New Zealand’s most important trading partner in the European Union.
German language and linguistics courses can give you in-depth understanding and communication skills in the most widely spoken language in the European Union.

As well as learning the language, you can study German film, literature and cultural history from the late eighteenth century to the present. As well as developing competence in the language, you can also gain a broad knowledge of the works of major writers and insight into key literary and cultural developments.

We offer additional opportunities for you to enhance your German skills. You may be able to participate in German international language examinations, or study abroad at universities or language institutes in Germany.

Knowing German can open the door to becoming a diplomat and working in international affairs and business. Have you ever considered contributing to a sustainable world by working with German engineers in one of the leading countries in green technologies? What about working for one of over 100 German companies in New Zealand? With a major in German, you could educate others about opportunities with German by teaching, informing, consulting, or offering personal translation services. You could also work in the tourism sector in Aotearoa, where German speakers are one of the top three groups of international tourists.

You can take a major in German as one of the two components of your double major for a BA.
You will need to pass at least 120 points (eight courses) towards each of your majors, including at least 45 points (three courses) at Stage III.

Complete 120 points comprising:

At least 15 points from Stage I Elective Courses, and
At least 30 points from German Stage II Elective Courses, and
At least 15 points from Stage III German Language Courses, and
At least 15 points from Stage III German Elective Courses, and
0 to 45 points from Additional Elective Courses

Selected courses must include at least 45 points at level 300.

Stage I Elective Courses

Complete at least 15 points from the following:

EUROPEAN 100 - Europe and the World (15 points)

GERMAN 101 - German Language Introductory 1 (15 points)

GERMAN 102 - German Language Introductory 2 (15 points)

GERMAN 178 - German Study Abroad I (15 points)

German Stage II Elective Courses

Complete at least 30 points from the following:

GERMAN 200 - German Language Intermediate 1 (15 points)

GERMAN 201 - German Language Intermediate 2 (15 points)

GERMAN 207 - Modern Germany: A century of social change (15 points)

GERMAN 210 - 20th Century German Literature (15 points)

GERMAN 211 - Contemporary German Literature (15 points)

GERMAN 212 - Special Study in German (15 points)

GERMAN 230 - German Cinema from Murnau to Riefenstahl (15 points)

GERMAN 277 - German Study Abroad 2A (15 points)

GERMAN 278 - German Study Abroad 2B (15 points)

GERMAN 291 - Central Europe and the South Pacific (15 points)

Stage III German Language Courses

Complete at least 15 points from the following:

GERMAN 301 - German Language Advanced 1 (15 points)

GERMAN 302 - German Language Advanced 2 (15 points)

GERMAN 377 - German Study Abroad 3A (15 points)

GERMAN 378 - German Study Abroad 3B (15 points)

Stage III German Elective Courses

Complete at least 15 points from the following:

GERMAN 303 - Contemporary German Literature (15 points)

GERMAN 305 - Translation (15 points)

GERMAN 307 - Modern Germany: A century of social change (15 points)

GERMAN 310 - Classicism, Romanticism, Realism (15 points)

GERMAN 312 - Directed Reading and Research (15 points)

GERMAN 320 - 20th Century German Literature (15 points)

GERMAN 331 - German Cinema from Murnau to Riefenstahl (15 points)

GERMAN 391 - Central Europe and the South Pacific (15 points)

Additional Elective Courses

Complete 0 to 45 points from the following:

Students may only complete 30 points from: COMPLIT 200, COMPLIT 202, COMPLIT 203, COMPLIT 206, COMPLIT 207, COMPLIT 208, COMPLIT 210, COMPLIT 302, COMPLIT 303, COMPLIT 305, COMPLIT 306, EUROPEAN 200, EUROPEAN 204, EUROPEAN 206, EUROPEAN 207, EUROPEAN 222, EUROPEAN 277, EUROPEAN 278, EUROPEAN 300, EUROPEAN 302, EUROPEAN 305, EUROPEAN 307, EUROPEAN 322, EUROPEAN 377, EUROPEAN 378, COMPLIT 307, or COMPLIT 310.