German

There are many good reasons to study German. The 33-credit Minor in German program gives students majoring in another discipline a valid and adequate background in language studies. Courses offered include translation, civilization and German for business purposes.

BA Honours in German — 60 credits

BA Major in German — 42 credits

Admission to the Honours and Major is suspended for 2012–13.

Minor in German — 33 credits

Designed for students already enrolled in a program at Concordia University.

All students with a background in the language must contact the Department to arrange to take the appropriate language placement test. The Department reserves the right to transfer a student to a higher-level language course if it is deemed that the course for which the student has registered is not appropriate for the extent of his or her knowledge of the language.

See the BA degree description for information on the core and elective requirements. For a complete list of courses: Undergraduate Calendar

Sample courses include:

Introductory/Intermediate/Advanced German, Introduction to Modern German Literature I & II, Dramatic Representations in German Cultures

Classics, Modern Languages and Linguistics Department

Many students come to the Department with varying degrees of former studies in the language in which they intend to specialize. Our programs are structured according to the capacities and needs of the individual. Language and translation courses provide a sound linguistic foundation.

Admission Requirements

German (BA - Minor) requirements: Minimum cut-off averages, admission statistics and program requirements.

Undergraduate admissions guidelines: For information on international admission, required documents, proof of language proficiency, the university admissions timetable, selection and notification process.