German (BA) (Part-time) - 2013/2014 entry
Learning a language opens a door to another culture. Gain a near-fluent command of the German language and combine this with studying the culture of German-speaking countries. We offer courses on German literature, film, history, philosophy and memory studies covering topics from the sixteenth century to the present day. Our graduates go on to careers in international organisations or businesses, in translation or teaching, and as researchers or journalists.
This course is also available for full-time evening study.
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Course structure
You take 12 modules, one of which is a Level 4 module on cultural issues or the study of language. You will also normally take a language module in each year of study. After the first year, you will choose modules from an extensive range of topics in German literature, film, thought, history, and contemporary culture and society. You may also take a Level 5 or Level 6 module from a range of culture modules on themes and concepts of cultural analysis, taught by experts in a range of different languages and cultures. In the final year, you will submit an independently researched extended essay.
Year 1
Take a designated language module in German plus the Level 4 module Cultural Perspectives on German History, and one of two Level 4 culture modules – either Understanding Culture or Approaches to Language.
Years 2 and 3
Take two German language modules; and four Level 5 and Level 6 modules, either culture modules or modules on German themes.
Year 4
Normally a further German language module (depending on entry level); one Level 6 module on German themes; and an extended essay.
German modules
Level 5 and 6 modules include:
- Culture in the Weimar Republic
- German Film: Nation and Identity
- German History 1945–1990
- Nineteenth Century German History
- Post-War German Film
- The Age of Goethe
- The Idea of Enlightenment and it's Critics
- A Theme in German Culture: Death
- Wirtschaftsdeutsch
- Das Dritte Reich
- Die deutschsprachige Presse
- German Early Modern Literature
- German Women’s Writing from Empfindsamkeit to the Present Day
- The Politics of Gender in German Culture.
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Further study opportunities
We offer an MA/MRes Modern Languages: German Studies and a variety of related programmes.
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Careers information
Graduates go on to careers in international organisations or businesses, in translation or teaching, and as researchers or journalists.
To speak to an independent careers advisor, book onto one of our Future Focus-Careers Workshops.
- To speak to an independent careers advisor, booking onto one of our Future Focus — Careers Workshops
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Further details
- Credit for prior studies may be possible depending on whether your earlier studies are relevant.
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- Application deadlines and interviews
- Applications throughout the year.
- Interviews by arrangement.
- Online application
You can apply online from the link below. - Our Application Workshop will give you an overview of what Birkbeck looks for in an undergraduate degree application and includes practical writing exercises to help you write a more effective personal statement
- Application deadlines and interviews
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Key information set
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Welcome to Birkbeck, London's evening university: Number 1 in London for teaching and student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2012).
Birkbeck specialises in part-time, evening study. The Key Information Set has been developed for full-time, daytime courses. We are providing some additional information about our evening courses to help you make an informed choice.
Fees:
The Key Information Set (KIS) for this degree course shows the annual fee for a 3-year, full-time degree. This is a 4-year, part-time evening degree and the annual fee is lower than the fee shown in the KIS. See 'Fees and funding' in the left hand menu for the correct fee for this course.Years of study:
The KIS presents all degrees as 3-year courses. Birkbeck's standard part-time, evening degree is a 4-year course.
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