German Modules for Undergraduates
German advice
Christa Saller
c.saller@imperial.ac.uk
020 7594 8754
Room S306, Sherfield Level 3
Centre for Languages, Culture and Communication
Imperial Horizons German modules are offered at a range of levels, from complete beginner to advanced.
Our interactive classes follow a communicative approach and cover speaking, reading, writing and listening. Teaching includes pair work, as well as group work, and the use of multimedia materials in class as well as on our e-learning platform (Blackboard). All our modules are designed to be standalone but will also prepare students who wish to take their language study further.
Students should be aware that learning a language takes time and commitment. You will need to put aside a minimum of 3 hours a week for home study if you wish to succeed.
The table below provides guidelines about our module levels and which year group they are offered to.
The following online resources may assist you in deciding which level to apply for:
- DaF kompakt - Vocab and grammar tests for CEFR A1-B1
- Learn German - Placement test for CEFR A1-B1
- Goethe Institute - Test your German, up to CEFR C1
Please read the online module descriptions carefully and if you are in any doubt about which level you should be in, contact the German Coordinator for advice and/or to arrange a level consultation in-person or online.
| Course | Pre-requisite | Offered to | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| German Level 1 |
For complete beginners - no previous experience | 1st & 2nd years~ | 7.5 |
| German Level 2 | For post GCSE, students who have completed Level 1 or equivalent (Already achieved CEFR A1) | All years | 7.5 |
| German Level 3 | For post AS-level, students who have completed Level 2 or equivalent. French Baccalaureate (3rd Language); International Baccalaureate (Ab-Initio) (Already achieved CEFR A2) |
All years | 7.5 |
| German Level 4 | For post A-level, students who have completed Level 3 or equivalent. French Baccalaureate (2nd language); International Baccalaureate (standard) (Already achieved CEFR B1) |
All years | 7.5 |
| German Level 5 | For students who have completed Level 4 or equivalent (Already achieved CEFR B1/B2) |
2nd, 3rd & 4th Years | 7.5 |
| German Level 6 | For students who have completed Level 5 or equivalent (Already achieved CEFR B2/C1) | 3rd & 4th Years only | 7.5 |
| Please note: These modules are not intended for native speakers. If you are of native or near-native speaker ability, please contact the German Coordinator to confirm if you are eligible for one of these modules. | |||
All German modules are available to be taken for degree credit where your department allows. They are also available for extra credit. For further clarification of the credit terminology and the options allowed by your department, please see Taking a module for credit.
~Please note that Level 1 can not be taken for credit by I-Explore students.
Students can only take a module in the reserved time slot for their particular year of study. It is not permitted to enrol on an Imperial Horizons module from another year group (one that runs on another day of the week).
Imperial Horizons modules listed in our literature and on the website are those that the Centre is currently offering in the academic year listed. Modules run subject to sufficient demand and resources. The university reserves the right to cap numbers and change or discontinue modules.
