Course GTY2SZ

German: Oral Language Proficiency with Culture Studies I

5 Credits
First Cycle
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Starts week 36, 2025

The aim of the course is for students to develop basic skills in speaking and understanding German. Students will also acquire basic knowledge of culture and society in German-speaking countries.
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • interact in spoken German in different contexts
  • compare history, geography and social life in German-speaking countries and relate these to their own experiences as well as reflect on cultural issues
  • give and consider shorter oral and written presentations on current topics, and use different presentation methods
  • comment on and discuss the content and language of different German-language films.


The course consists of mandatory online seminars that take place in a virtual classroom at set times, as well as various assignments.
There are no physical gatherings.

Starts and ends:
week 36, 2025 - week 3, 2026
Study Rate:
25%
Location:
Varied
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Distance
Language:
German
Other:
Only for Exchange Students (Erasmus)
Entry Qualifications :
  • General entry requirements (with the exemption of the requirement in Swedish for those with foreign grades)
    You also need: German 3.
    Or: German Further level 1
Application Code:
HDA-H3NCZ
Main field of study:
Online Education

Mandatory online meetings will be held according to the schedule.

Compulsory meetings:
0 physical

Requirements for Computer Skills and Computer Capacity

Literature List

Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.

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How may we help you?

Ask us about studying at Dalarna University.
support@du.se
+46 23-77 80 00

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Course Coordinator
Sylvi Elsner
Sylvi Elsner

Starts week 4, 2026

The aim of the course is for students to develop basic skills in speaking and understanding German. Students will also acquire basic knowledge of culture and society in German-speaking countries.
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • interact in spoken German in different contexts
  • compare history, geography and social life in German-speaking countries and relate these to their own experiences as well as reflect on cultural issues
  • give and consider shorter oral and written presentations on current topics, and use different presentation methods
  • comment on and discuss the content and language of different German-language films.


The course consists of mandatory online seminars that take place in a virtual classroom at set times, as well as various assignments.
There are no physical gatherings.

Starts and ends:
week 4, 2026 - week 23, 2026
Study Rate:
25%
Location:
Varied
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Distance
Language:
German
Other:
Only for Exchange Students (Erasmus)
Entry Qualifications :
  • General entry requirements (with the exemption of the requirement in Swedish for those with foreign grades)
    You also need: German 3.
    Or: German Further level 1
Application Code:
HDA-V3QAU
Main field of study:
Online Education

Mandatory online meetings will be held according to the schedule.

Compulsory meetings:
0 physical

Requirements for Computer Skills and Computer Capacity

Literature List

Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.

To Literature List
How may we help you?

Ask us about studying at Dalarna University.
support@du.se
+46 23-77 80 00

Course Coordinator
Maren Eckart
Maren Eckart

Starts week 36, 2026

The aim of the course is for students to develop basic skills in speaking and understanding German. Students will also acquire basic knowledge of culture and society in German-speaking countries.
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • interact in spoken German in different contexts
  • compare history, geography and social life in German-speaking countries and relate these to their own experiences as well as reflect on cultural issues
  • give and consider shorter oral and written presentations on current topics, and use different presentation methods
  • comment on and discuss the content and language of different German-language films.


The course consists of mandatory online seminars that take place in a virtual classroom at set times, as well as various assignments.
There are no physical gatherings.

Starts and ends:
week 36, 2026 - week 2, 2027
Study Rate:
25%
Location:
Varied
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Distance
Language:
German
Other:
Only for Exchange Students (Erasmus)
Entry Qualifications :
  • General entry requirements (with the exemption of the requirement in Swedish for those with foreign grades)
    You also need: German 3.
    Or: German Further level 1
Application Code:
HDA-H3RC3
Main field of study:
Online Education

Mandatory online meetings will be held according to the schedule.

Compulsory meetings:
0 physical

Requirements for Computer Skills and Computer Capacity

Literature List

Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.

To Literature List
How may we help you?

Ask us about studying at Dalarna University.
support@du.se
+46 23-77 80 00

Course Coordinator
Maren Eckart
Maren Eckart