German courses in the spring semester 2025

This spring 2025 we offer the following courses for students 2-10 semester at campus Aalborg:

German Intensive Language course (oral - two levels)

• Introduction to culture, history, and traditions of German-speaking countries
• Knowledge of German pronunciation and exercises
• Oral vocabulary exercises (amongst others specialized language according to the needs of the participants)
• Conversation skills training (everyday conversations and small talk, academic discussions and argumentation)
• Training in professional presentation techniques
• Knowledge of the German employment market and organizational culture
• If necessary, assistance in the contact with relevant German-speaking internships or study places and the possibility
  of support during exchange, study trips and internships.

The teachers are senior researchers from Aalborg University.

Admission requirements

Primary school exam of 9th grade in German language or equivalent, e.g. passed exam in a German intensive language course at AAU 2022, 2023 or 2024. Students will be divided into two classes on the basis of their previous knowledge of German.

1st semester students cannot participate, but will get the chance in the fall semester 2025.

Cost, course start and place

The courses are free of charge and will start 25th of February 2025 (week 9) and run for 8 Tuesdays from 18.15 to 20.00 and in the weekend 15th-16th March from 09.00 to 15.00.

Each student can only sign up for one course each semester, but it will be possible to sign up for another course in the fall semester 2025.

Dates and times for the spring courses in 2025

All sessions will take place in room 3.115/3.117 Kroghstræde 3, 9220 Aalborg East.

• Tuesday 25th February 2025, 18.15 - 20.00
• Tuesday 4th March 2025, 18.15 - 20.00
• Tuesday 11th March 2025, 18.15 - 20.00
• Saturday 15th March 2025, 09.00 - 15.00
• Sunday 16th March 2025 09.00-15.00
• Tuesday 25th March 2025 18.15 - 20.00
• Tuesday 1st April 2025, 18.15 - 20.00
• Tuesday 8th April 2025, 18.15 - 20.00
• Tuesday 22nd April 2025, 18.15 - 20.00
• Tuesday 29th April 2025, 18.15 - 20.00.

Location

Room 3.115/3.117 Kroghstræde 3, 9220 Aalborg Øst

It is NOT possible to participate online.

The weekend course will take place at AUB, Kroghstræde 1.

Application

Please apply no later than 31st January by filling in the application form below (first come – first served).

40 students will be admitted for each of the courses on the basis of their German competencies.

Further information
Please see our FAQ for answers to frequently asked questions and our brochure.

• Participants are given a certificate as documentation of completion of the course
• No participation fee - the course is funded by Aalborg University
• Not ECTS rewarding.

Apply here.

Deadline: 31st January 2025.