Bachelor

German Language

Advance your German proficiency for international communication, translation, and career-ready language expertise.

Overview

At UNI - Universum International College, the German Language program combines strong linguistic training with practical communication and intercultural learning. Students build bilingual fluency across English and German while preparing for translation, education, media, and institutional roles.

Duration3 years
Total Credits180 ECTS
FormatCampus / Online
LanguageEnglish-German

Program Objectives

  • Develop advanced communication in German across speaking, writing, reading, and presentation.
  • Combine German studies with English-language foundations for broader international readiness.
  • Build linguistic-analysis and translation skills through practical coursework and workshops.
  • Strengthen intercultural communication for academic, institutional, and professional contexts.
  • Prepare for multilingual roles across education, public institutions, and private organizations.
Curriculum

Academic path

Year 1

62 ECTS
Semester 132 ECTS
  • Intermediate Communication for English Language I
    6
  • Study Skills
    2
  • Albanian and English Phonetics and Phonology
    6
  • Introduction to English Language Literature I
    6
  • Intro to German Language
    6
  • German Language Integration I
    6
Semester 230 ECTS
  • Intermediate Communication for English Language Learning I
    6
  • English Language Linguistics
    6
  • English Language Literature II
    6
  • German Language II
    6
  • German Language Integration II
    6

Academic path

Year 2

62 ECTS
Semester 130 ECTS
  • Intermediate Language Skills for English Language Learning II
    6
  • English Language Morphology
    6
  • Academic Writing
    6
  • German Language III (Communication)
    6
  • Reading and Comprehending of German Language
    6
Semester 232 ECTS
  • Intermediate Language Skills for English Language Learning II
    6
  • English Language Syntax
    6
  • Internship and Career Orientation
    8
  • German Language IV (Writing)
    6
  • Lexicology of German Language
    6

Academic path

Year 3

58 ECTS
Semester 130 ECTS
  • Intermediate Achievement for English Language Learning
    6
  • English Language Lexicology
    6
  • Film Translation Workshop
    6
  • German Language V (Presentation)
    6
  • German language Syntax
    6
Semester 228 ECTS
  • Academic Analysis
    6
  • Morphology of German Language
    6
  • German Language Phonetics and Phonology
    6
  • Thesis/Capstone Project
    10

What UNI students gain and experience with Arizona State University

Arizona State University is incorporated in all student experiences and programs, by providing:

ASU "What Is Innovation?" certificate course
Master Class from Arizona State University faculty
Learn English at Arizona State University
ASU English Courses
Arizona State University Summer Experience
ASU Global Exchanges
Global Signature Courses
Short-term immersion programs at ASU partner universities
Online Courses and Workshops by Arizona State University
Courses directly from Thunderbird School of Global Management
ASU Venture X - Startup
ASU Endstar Game

Why Study German Language at UNI - Universum International College

Knowledge

  • Understand German language systems in grammar, lexicology, phonetics, and communication.
  • Build comparative knowledge of English and German linguistic structures and usage.
  • Interpret cultural, literary, and intercultural communication contexts in multilingual environments.

Skills

  • Develop high-level speaking, writing, reading, and presentation skills in German.
  • Apply translation and language-analysis techniques in academic and professional tasks.
  • Use research, writing, and communication methods for education, institutions, and media.

Competencies

  • Communicate effectively in multilingual teams and international professional settings.
  • Integrate linguistic precision and intercultural sensitivity in public and private sectors.
  • Prepare for careers in teaching, translation, communication, and language services.

Study Abroad with Scholarships

Study for a semester abroad—funded by Erasmus+ in 26 EU countries or worldwide through Arizona State University partner universities.

190partners across Europe and Turkey
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Career opportunities

  • Language and translation roles in embassies, institutions, and international organizations.
  • Teaching and training pathways in language centers and academic environments.
  • Communication and coordination positions in multilingual business and media teams.

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