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We provide an ideal interdisciplinary setting for the study of German language, literature, history and culture in an international context. We offer a wide range of courses at undergraduate and graduate level supported by excellent facilities and resources - and, of course, by a supportive and very approachable teaching staff.
Staff research interests include l8th - 20th Century Studies, Travel Writing, Translation Theory, Autobiographies, Medieval Literature, German Language Cinema, German Romanticism, German-Irish Cultural Relations, Gender Studies, GDR- and post-GDR Writing and New Technologies in Language Teaching and Learning.
Why study German click http://www.goethe.de/irland and hereunder what
German Lecturer Annelie Everhardt says http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HdMdqf7gPk
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what a student says http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oKDEVjvOEo
...develops a high level of proficiency in reading, writing and speaking German. Spoken by more than 120 million native spaekers worldwide, German is one of the main European languages; Germany, Austria and Switzerland are leading members of the international community, not only in terms of economy and politics, but also with regard to cultural and scientific achievements.
...offers the opportunity to study the literature, civilisation and society of the German-speaking countries. If you are interested in studying literature and cultural studies seriously, you should not miss this huge part of world literature.
...offers the chance of an extended period of residence in a German-speaking country. Each of our students will be given the opportunity to spend a year in one of our partner universities in Germany or Austria.
...fosters a creative and independent mind and develops analytical, communicative and other transferable skills.
... improves your job opportunities. Germany has the third strongest economy in the world. Over 250 German companies operate in Ireland, employing more than 15,000 members of staff, over 300,000 German tourists visit Ireland every year.
...a designated degree programme - Bachelor of Commerce International (with German). Applied German is taught to students of Biotechnology, Engineering, Information Technology, Law and Science.
...an Evening Diploma as well as 'Brush up' courses
