
Overview
You’ll further develop your cultural knowledge, and practical language skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing and interacting in a variety of situations – ranging from everyday conversation to putting forward your point of view in a debate. You’ll also consolidate and further develop academic, digital and employability skills in German-speaking contexts.
What you will study
This German studies 2 - Language and Culture of the German-Speaking World module offered by The Open University UK further extends your language competence as well as enhancing your cultural knowledge and developing key skills necessary for studying at a higher level. The themes of the module cover different aspects of life in German-speaking countries today.
You’ll work with online materials, and study a variety of texts, and audio and video materials that will develop your reading, speaking, listening and writing skills. The activities provided will also develop your academic, digital, professional and intercultural skills in German-speaking contexts.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
The module has six themes:
- Work and education
- Environment
- Media and popular culture
- History
- Individuals and institutions
- Social issues
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Duration
- Part-time
- 8 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Area & Cultural Studies Language Studies View 121 other Short Courses in Language Studies in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
There are no formal entry requirements to study this module.
However, as this is an OU level 2 module, you’ll need appropriate knowledge of German through any of the following:
- German studies 1 (intermediate) (L113)
- Auftakt: intermediate German (L130) – now discontinued
- German knowledge equivalent to the above
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
3228 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3228 GBP for the full programme during 8 months. -
National
3228 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3228 GBP for the full programme during 8 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.