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German

Why study German at MMU?

There are many excellent reasons to study German at MMU, including:

  • The large proportion of native speakers on the staff, including lectors and foreign language assistants
  • An interesting and varied study programme, focusing on contemporary Germany and Austria, with plenty of opportunity for oral and aural practice
  • A newly refurbished £500,000 multimedia centre with excellent back-up study materials
  • A wide range of study opportunities for the year abroad at universities in popular German and Austrian towns, which include pre-arranged accommodation
  • Manchester is a very lively city with many social and cultural events

What you learn

Your programme of study is very flexible, and each year you will be invited to make option choices to suit your own interests. Key areas will include:

  • German Language Study: acquiring good practical, communicative skills is at the heart of the programme
  • Area Studies: your opportunity to learn more about the German-speaking countries – learn more about German film, or find out which TV shows are popular, read the latest popular fiction, discover more about the major events of the twentieth century
  • Transferable Skills: you will acquire a broad range of valuable transferable skills, such as giving presentations and working with ICT, through studying here and living in Germany or Austria in your third year. This will give you a competitive edge in an increasingly global job market

How you learn

We aim to produce graduates who are both able and employable. We therefore help you to acquire and develop skills through:

  • Working independently and with confidence
  • Taking individual and collective initiative
  • Playing an active role in group work, team presentations, student-led presentations and debates
  • Using technology and the Internet to support your studies

Key facts

  • You will study the language to a very high level of competence
  • Whilst there is equal emphasis on all skill areas, you will develop special competence in spoken German through access to native speakers, including lectors and assistants
  • You will learn about Germanspeaking countries in the context of modern Europe
  • You will study at an Austrian or German university on your year abroad