Culture in the German Speaking Countries
In this course, you will practice speaking German in everyday situations and learn about cultural phenomena in German-speaking countries.
You will study the culture and current social conditions of the German speaking countries from a partly historical perspective. The course also includes conversation practice where you will practice speaking German in everyday situations, partly related to current topics within the German speaking countries. The basic rules of German pronunciation and phonetic script will be covered.
The course is offered in the evenings during the autumn semester and during the daytime in the spring semester. The course can be included as a module in the course German I, 30 credits.
The course consists of three modules.
Modules
Culture in the German Speaking Countries, 4 credits
This module covers cultural phenomena in the German speaking countries from a historical perspective.
Conversation, 2 credits
In this module, spoken German is practiced, partly related to current topics within the German speaking countries.
Pronunciation, 1,5 credits
This module covers the basic rules of German pronunciation and phonetic script.
Teaching Format
Teaching consists of lectures, seminars, group exercises, and feedback on your individual pronunciation.
Attendance in the Conversation module is mandatory.
The language of instruction is German.
Assessment
Culture in the German Speaking Countries, 4 credits
This module is examined through an oral exam.
Conversation, 2 credits
This module is examined through oral participation at each seminar.
Pronunciation, 1,5 credits
This module is examined through an oral exam.
The examination is conducted in German.
Career Opportunities
Learning German is beneficial for those considering a career in Sweden or abroad. German is an official language in several European countries and Germany is Sweden’s largest trading partner. Therefore, good knowledge of German is in demand in the job market. German is one of Europe’s most important languages, spoken by around 100 million people as a first language. Some students study German at university in order to become teachers. However, an increasing number of students are choosing to study German alongside another subject
