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German for Teachers

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Degrees available:
Degree Method & period of study
Part time
by distance learning
PGDiploma 120 credits
Students also attend four immersion days per year at the University of Dundee
Academic School: School of Humanities
How to apply: Apply using the University of Dundee Taught Postgraduate Application Form - Word or PDF format
Professional Accreditation:General Teaching Council for Scotland
Fees:
Academic Year Home/EU
2011-12 £1,500
2012-13 £1,550
2013-14 to be confirmed

Overview

German is the most widely spoken language in Europe after English and Russian. It is the mother tongue of a quarter of all Europeans and an official language in no less than seven European countries. Situated at the heart of Europe, Germany is the continent's largest economy, the UK's main trading partner, and a major political force behind the EU. Its importance is growing with expansion eastwards. Over the centuries, Germany has made outstanding contributions to world culture and scientific progress.

Aims of the Programme

The primary aim is to provide a GTC-recognised additional teaching qualification in German for serving secondary teachers of Modern Languages. However other advanced learners of German (including teachers in the primary, FE or AE sectors) who are interested in gaining an advanced qualification in their chosen language, will also find the programme of relevance to their needs and interests.

Programme Content

The programme consists of six main elements:

Immersion days focus on the development of spoken language, grammar workshops and professional studies.

Methods of Assessment

Oral and written continuous assessment (25%), final two-hour written examination (25%), final oral examination (25%), the project (25%)

Sources of Funding

Serving teachers may be able to obtain funding from their local authority or from their school.

Entry Requirements

Normally, a degree and a SQA Higher grade or equivalent in German plus a current secondary teaching qualification in another foreign language (where relevant).

English Language Requirement: IELTS of 6.0 (or equivalent), if your first language is not English. Please check our Language Requirements page for details of equivalent grades from other test providers, and information about the University of Dundee English Language courses.

Contacts

Diploma Secretary
Linda Boyd
Communication & Language Studies
School of Humanities
University of Dundee
Nethergate
Dundee
DD1 4HN
Scotland

Telephone: 01382 388927 (from the UK)
Telephone: +44 1382 388927 (from outside the UK)

Fax: 01382 227858 (from the UK)
Fax: +44 1382 227858 (from outside the UK)

Email: l.boyd@dundee.ac.uk