Graduate Diploma in Arts major in German

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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.

Complete 120 points comprising:

45 points for Bachelor of Arts major in German Stage III Courses, and
At least 15 points from Additional Courses from the Bachelor of Arts major in German, and
0 to 60 points from Courses from the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Schedules

Selected courses must include at least 75 points at level 300 or higher.

Bachelor of Arts major in German Stage III Courses

Complete 45 points comprising:

15 points for all Compulsory Course, and
30 points from Elective Courses

Compulsory Course

Complete 15 points for ALL of the following:

GERMAN 301 - German Language Advanced 1 (15 points)

Elective Courses

Complete exactly 30 points from the following:

COMPLIT 302 - When East Meets West (15 points)

COMPLIT 303 - Interpreting Folktales (15 points)

COMPLIT 305 - Special Topic (15 points)

COMPLIT 306 - Directed Reading and Research (15 points)

EUROPEAN 300 - Screening Europe (15 points)

EUROPEAN 302 - European Integration (15 points)

EUROPEAN 305 - Special Topic (15 points)

EUROPEAN 307 - European Drama: Greatest Hits (15 points)

EUROPEAN 322 - European Cinema and The City (15 points)

EUROPEAN 377 - European Study Abroad 3A (15 points)

EUROPEAN 378 - European Study Abroad 3B (15 points)

GERMAN 301 - German Language Advanced 1 (15 points)

GERMAN 302 - German Language Advanced 2 (15 points)

GERMAN 303 - Contemporary German Literature (15 points)

GERMAN 305 - Translation (15 points)

GERMAN 306 - Language Acquisition C1 (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 313 - Introduction to German Linguistics (15 points)

GERMAN 314 - Teaching German as a Foreign Language (15 points)

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

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

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

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

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

GERMAN 392 - Special Topic: Topics in German Culture and Language (15 points)

GERMAN 393 - Special Topic (15 points)

HISTORY 317 - Nazi Germany and its Legacies (15 points)

Additional Courses from the Bachelor of Arts major in German

Complete at least 15 points from the following:

A student must complete at most 30 points of courses matching the pattern COMPLIT 2**, COMPLIT 3**, EUROPEAN 2**, and EUROPEAN 3**.

GERM-BA - Bachelor of Arts major in German (120 points)

Courses from the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Schedules

Complete 0 to 60 points from the following:

BA - Bachelor of Arts (360 points)

BA(Hons) - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (120 points)