SECTION 1 – THE MAYNOOTH BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE
German (group 1 subject) CAO Code: MH101 | CAO Points 2021: 338 Minimum entry requirements: While there is no minimum entry requirement to study non-beginner German, we generally recommend H4 Leaving Certificate German. For full details about entry requirements see p. 42. If taking up German as a beginner, it is advisable to attend all lectures from the first week of term.
>>German currently tops the list of the 5 most in-demand foreign languages in Ireland among employers (cpl.com). As the native language to almost 100 million people around the world, German is a critical language for business, science and culture.
>>Studying German at MU equips you with excellent language, communication, research, intercultural and analytical skills that help you stand out from the crowd.
>>We have a wide range of exciting modules taught by international and local experts. Our students have opportunities to focus on linguistics, translation, history, politics, and the literary, visual and business cultures connected to German, alongside the language itself.
>>If you’re a beginner, you can fast-track your progress by taking German as a double subject. Why choose this subject?
>> Language AND culture: discover how people live, think and interact in German-speaking countries. Our programme is specially designed to allow you to develop advanced competence and fluency in all key language areas, while expanding your cultural understanding, intercultural awareness, and your critical thinking and evaluative abilities.
>> Small classes taught by experts: our language, linguistics and culture modules are generally taught in small class groups - an environment in which students thrive. Our staff are keen researchers, and this is integrated into our teaching and approach.
>> Year Abroad: every student is encouraged to spend a year in a German-speaking country. You can study at a German-speaking university – we have links with over 20 universities in Germany & Austria - or work as a language teacher or be an Erasmus intern (subject to availability).
>> Employability: 1,200 positions are currently open to graduates with strong German proficiency and intercultural skills.
Course structure 1st year
2nd year and Final year
BA Bachelor of Arts – German – Double Major or as a Minor >>German + 1 other subject to degree level >>German is available at beginner or non-beginner level (Leaving Certificate H4 or equivalent recommended for non-beginner) >>Either 15 credits German (nonbeginner level) OR 30 credits German (beginner)
>>German as a Double Major or as a Minor >>Continue with 1 of your 1st year subjects >>Optional 10 credit Elective in 2nd year (see p. 13 for details) >>New transfer option in 2nd year - into the new Business and Languages degree MH409 - for students who have completed the first year of the BA degree (MH101) taking 30 credits of a Business subject and passing 30 credits of beginners/15 credits of non-beginners’ German.
Erasmus: All students of German have the opportunity to spend the 3rd year of their degree programme in a German-speaking country. You can: >>Study at a university in Germany or Austria (Erasmus) >>Work as an English Language Assistant at a German or Austrian school (ELA programme - subject to availability) >>Complete an Erasmus internship / placement (subject to availability) Students who avail of the Year Abroad can get this year recognised as part of their studies and convert their degree programme into a 4-year BA International.
For MH101 subject groups table go to p. 45
Possible topics
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1st year
2nd year
Final year
>>Grundkurs Sprache: speaking, listening, reading, grammar, writing
>>You will study a range of different topics and approaches to German Studies, and have opportunities to take optional modules in the cultures, cinemas, and literatures of Germanophone countries, as well as language awareness, business, and crossing boundaries (Year Abroad preparation).
>>You will have the opportunity to continue to specialise in the cultures, cinemas, and literatures of Germanophone countries, or to include, for example, modules in linguistics and translation.
