Summer School in August to improve your German language skills

In August 2024, Aalborg University offers a Summer School for 2 – 10 semester students who want to improve their German language skills, either because they consider doing an internship in Germany, Switzerland or Austria, or because they wish to cooperate with German companies or organizations in a study project, or because they intend so seek employment in a German speaking country after graduating.

The Summer School will take place 19 – 23 August 2024. It includes five days of teaching with six hours per day.

The teaching is handled by Associate Professor Mirjam Gebauer.

Admission requirements

German at high school or passed exam in a German intensive language course at AAU.

Application

Please apply no later than 17 June by filling in the application form (first come – first served).

There must be a minimum of 10 participants, and there can be a maximum of 45 students for the Summer School to be carried out. You will be notified of admittance no later than 28 June.

Further information

Participants are awarded a certificate as documentation for completing the course. To get the certificate, you must have actively participated in at least 80% of the teaching.

The Summer School is free of charge.

Not ECTS awarding.

You can find further information in the program below.

Summer school program: German

Time: 19 – 23 August 2024, Monday-Friday 9 am – 3 pm

Place: Kroghstræde 3, 9220 Aalborg East.

Teacher: Associate Professor Mirjam Gebauer

Content

• oral exercises in vocabulary in German – including everyday and professional language based on the participants’ needs
• communication training in German – small talk, professional dialogues and discussion
• knowledge of German pronunciation and pronunciation exercises
• training in presentation techniques in German
• basic German grammar as needed
• cultural understanding – German organizational and meeting culture, including addressing (Sie / Du)

German courses in the fall semester 2024

This Fall 2024 we offer the following courses for students 2-10 semester at campus Aalborg:

• German intensive language course (oral)
• German intensive language course (written)

German Language course - oral

• 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.

German language course - written

• Introduction to written genres, e.g. application, CV, and e-mail
• Training in written communication and vocabulary exercises
• Knowledge of German grammar through e-lectures and exercises
• Training in reading written texts, e.g. user manuals, newspapers, academic texts
• Introduction to methods and tools: e.g. professional language reference work, vocabulary training, and translation
  that can help you work further with your specific field
• 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

German at high school level or passed exam in a German intensive language course at AAU.

1st semester students cannot participate, but will get the chance to sign up for a language course in the spring semester 2025.

Cost, course start and place

The courses are free of charge and will start 18th September 2024 (week 38) and run for 8 Wednesdays from 18.15-20.00 and in the weekend 5th-6th October from 09.00-15.00.

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

Dates and times for the fall courses in 2024

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

Wednesday 18 September 2024, 18.15 - 20.00
Wednesday 25 September 2024, 18.15 - 20.00
Wednesday 2nd October 2024, 18.15 - 20.00
Saturday 5th October 2024, 09.00 - 15.00
Sunday 6th October 09.00-15.00
Wednesday 23rd October 18.15 - 20.00
Wednesday 30th October 2024, 18.15 - 20.00
Wednesday 6th November 2024, 18.15 - 20.00
Wednesday 13th November 2024, 18.15 - 20.00
Wednesday 20th November 2024, 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 3.

Application

Please apply no later than 6th September by filling in the application form below (first come – first served).

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

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

• 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 (link to the application form will follow by September).

Deadline: 6th September.