UNAM Bachelor of Arts in German Studies Course

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1 UNAM Bachelor of Arts in German Studies Course

1.1 Degree

1.2 Introduction

1.3 Modules

1.4 See Also

University of Namibia Bachelor of Arts in German Studies

Degree

selectable subject under Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Introduction

German as one of the national languages of Namibia necessitates an academic and practical education in German language, literature and culture as well as intercultural communication. German Studies is offered for German First Language as well as Foreign Language Speakers with an appropriate school leaving certificate. Students in possession of a Bachelor of Arts in German Studies Honours have a wide variety of employment opportunities in Namibia and qualify for admission to a Master’s degree programme in German Studies.

Modules

Year 1, Semester 1
Basic Literary and Cultural Concepts

Year 1, Semester 2
Language and Culture (with NSSC Higher Level)
Basic German Patterns (without NSSC Higher Level)

Year 2, Semester 1
Text Analysis, Directed Writing and Presentation

Year 2, Semester 2
Contemporary German Society and Literature
Complex German Patterns

Year 3, Semester 1
Theoretical and Practical German
German-African Perspectives

Year 3, Semester 2
German Cultural History

Year 4, Semester 1
Research project in German
Modern German Literature and Culture
Applied Linguistics in German
Literature on Africa in German
Intercultural Communication

Year 4, Semester 2
Research project in German
Modern German Literature and Culture
Applied Linguistics in German
Literature on Africa in German
Intercultural Communication

3. year, major subject: all courses
3. year, minor subject: select 2 courses
4. year: select “Research project in German” and 3 further courses