In order to begin their studies at the School of German Language and Literature students must have a minimum knowledge of the German language that corresponds to level B2 (Independent User) of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
As the students progress in their studies, the later semesters obviously shall require a higher level of language competence. During the first four (4) semesters, students must work hard to improve their knowledge of the German language, so as to be able to continue their studies uninterrupted. In addition, a high level of language proficiency is a key qualification that will enable them to continue their studies at postgraduate level and pursue a professional career.
For the above reasons, the School’s Study Programme supports the enhancement of the students’ German language skills through the attendance of the compulsory German Language courses Ι-ΙΙΙ (ΓΕΡ101, ΓΕΡ201, ΓΕΡ301) and two language enhancement courses (E_ΓΕΡ).
The core courses ΓΕΡ101, ΓΕΡ201 and ΓΕΡ301 include 5 hours of teaching and aim to provide intensive language practice, so as to enhance the students’ German language skills and linguistic competence.
The courses are taught in several groups that run in parallel; their number depends on teaching staff availability. New students are ranked and placed in classes for the ΓΕΡ101 course according to the results of a language test taken prior to the commencement of courses. For the ΓΕΡ201 and ΓΕΡ301 courses, students are ranked according to their overall performance in the previous ΓΕΡ level course. The compulsory German Language Courses I-III are accompanied by language practice courses of 2-4 hours/week.
Core language enhancement courses (Ε_ΓΕΡ) with 2 hours of teaching and 3 ECTS each are selected from a range of courses from Semester IV, provided students have passed their examinations in two ΓΕΡ courses. If administratively feasible, E_ΓΕΡ courses are available both in the winter and spring semester of each academic year.
Please note: From the winter semester 2023/24 onwards, it is a prerequisite for the transition of students to the Specialization Study Cycle and for the attendance of Specialization Elective (SPE) courses, that 18 ECTS from the German language course category be obtained. This means that the following combinations are possible: either the successful completion of the three compulsory German language courses ΓΕΡ I-III, in total: 18 ECTS, or the successful completion of two of the three compulsory language courses (ΓΕΡ I-III) and two language enhancement courses (E_ΓΕΡ), in total: 18 ECTS (Assembly decision 486/21.9.2023).
The successful completion of two language enhancement courses (E_ΓΕΡ) is also a prerequisite (in addition to the ΓΕΡ101, ΓΕΡ201 and ΓΕΡ301 courses) for students wishing to attend the elective specialization course LESSON ANALYSIS-TEACHING PRACTICE (ΠΑ0801).
