German - Undergraduate Study

German is the most widely spoken language in the European Union. The German programme offers papers in German language (conversation, composition, grammar), German literature, and culture. The University has exchange agreements with several German universities.

German is available as a supporting subject. Within the International Languages and Culture major a pathway in German is also available. Within the BA, BBA(Fin), BCS, BECom, BMS, BSocSc and BTour a German Language specialisation is available, within the BSc and BSc(Tech) a specialisation in Science International in German is available, and within the BMS International Management major a specialisation in German is also available. Details of the specialisation requirements can be obtained from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering or the Waikato Management School.

The point of entry into the German programme depends on previous experience. Those with no previous experience of German take GERM131 and GERM132, followed by GERM231 and GERM233 in the second year, and GERM301 and GERM302 in the third year. Students with some experience of German (Year 11 or equivalent) will begin with GERM132. Students with 14 credits at Level 3 in NCEA German, or equivalent, will gain direct entry into GERM231. Students with excellent results at Level 2 in NCEA German, or equivalent, may, at the discretion of the Convenor of German, begin with GERM231.

Note: Normally, candidates must gain at least 60 points at 100 level in any subject(s) before enrolling in German papers above 100 level, and at least 90 points at 100 and 200 level before enrolling in German papers above 200 level. There will be no new intake into the German major from 2011. However, papers in German are offered up to advanced level as part of the new International Languages and Culture major or as part of a language specialisation as indicated above. The International Languages and Culture major is offered subject to approval by the Universities New Zealand Committee on University Academic Programmes (CUAP).

Undergraduate German Papers (Catalogue of Papers)