The Bachelor’s in German Language and Literature at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is a 4 years long program for international students, taught in English.
The Bachelor’s in German Language and Literature at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is a 4 years long program for international students, taught in English.
📖Introduction
The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is the oldest and largest university in Greece, founded in 1837. It is located in the historic center of Athens, with its campus covering a large area in the city center. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in a wide range of fields, including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, law, economics, medicine, and engineering. The university has a strong research focus and is home to many research institutes and centers. With a student population of over 100,000, it is one of the largest universities in Europe. The university has produced numerous notable alumni, including politicians, academics, and business leaders.
Bachelor’s in German Language and Literature at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Students are required to complete a course load of 44 courses (40 at the Department of German Language and Literature, and 4 courses offered by other Departments within the School of Philosophy). All classes meet three hours a week for 13 weeks per semester. The thesis also counts as a class. Courses fall into two categories. Type A courses are compulsory and have to be completed within the first four semesters. Type B courses are elective classes that students enroll in during the final four semesters of their studies. Show less
There are 22 obligatory type A courses which are introductory in nature and are addressed towards students of the first four semesters.
I. Linguistics
DGY 10 Introduction to Linguistics DGY 11 Morphology DGY 12 Phonetics/Phonology DGY 13 Syntax DGY 14 Lexikology DGY 15 Semantics DGY 16 Contrastrive Linguistics DGY 17 Pragmatics DGY 18 Introduction to Teaching German as a Foreign Language I DGY 19 Introduction to Teaching German as a Foreign Language II II. Literature
DLY 20 Introduction to Literature I DLY 21 Introduction to Literature II DLY 22 Literature of the 18th century DLY 23 Literature of the 19th century DLY 24 Literature of the 20th century DLY 25 Contemporary Literature DLY 26 Literary Theory DLY 27 Comparative Philology DLY 28 Introduction to the Theory and Practice of Translation DLY 29 German Culture III. Language
Goal of the intense German Language Program is the gradual development of the active and passive linguistic abilities of the participants. The four language classes, to be completed within the first four semesters, systematically lead students to the C1 level of proficiency in German. The German Language Program is organized as follows.
🏫About National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is a public research university located in Athens, Greece. It was founded in 1837 and is the oldest university in the country. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, law, and medicine. The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is known for its research in fields such as archaeology, classics, philosophy, history, and linguistics.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
The minimum age is 18.
English fluency is required. You need to be either: - A native English speaker - Studied a degree in English before - Can demonstrate a high level of English - Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.
Minimum education level: High School.
The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Official transcript
Personal statement
English certificate (You can take the English test online)
Guarantor letter
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.
