A country with a thriving economy, culture and sports Through the German language Cultivating international talent
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German is widely spoken in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, and has influenced classical music, philosophy and literature. It is also important in business, and many German companies are known in Japan, so studying German will expand your international career opportunities. In Teikyo University's German Course, you will learn living German with a focus on art, culture and society, and receive individual support from the basics to conversation. Why not take on the adventure of broadening your world by learning German?
Department of Foreign Languages German Course Close-up
Careful support for each student. Learn together with teachers and seniors. In German Course, you can improve your communication and language skills while also gaining a deeper understanding of the society, culture, and history of German-speaking countries. In addition, our experienced and native German teachers will carefully support your growth and help you progress in your studies according to your individual goals. In addition, by taking a German language proficiency test during your studies, you can not only obtain qualifications but also receive credits.
カリキュラム
Teikyo University's German Course offers a comprehensive program that will pave the way for your future. In 1st year, you will study the basics intensively through eight compulsory German classes per week, master grammar in small classes, and improve your conversation skills with native teachers in a fun environment. You will also learn about the culture and society of German-speaking countries to broaden your horizons. In the pre-seminar in 2nd year, students begin preparations for their study abroad in Germany, and in the second semester they begin their life abroad in German cities. They learn practical German and deepen their understanding of different cultures while interacting with local people and international students from all over the world. In 3rd year, they participate in joint seminars with fourth-year students, deepening their specialist knowledge through literature research, presentations and discussions. In 4th year, they pursue research themes, presenting their research and working on their graduation thesis. In German presentation classes, students can learn not only writing skills but also skills that will be useful in their future careers.
German Conversation In conversation classes, students learn not only natural expressions in German, but also how to behave in everyday situations. It is important not to passively understand German, but to be able to speak confidently at the right time. In this class, students will learn essential things for working adults, such as how to talk to someone they meet for the first time, what they need to do in their daily lives, and how to apply for a visa, while using a new language. Approximately 70% of class time is spent by students learning independently, and they can practice using German freely.
German Affairs This class will introduce various aspects of modern Germany to those who are learning German for the first time. What kind of daily life do Germans lead? What are the characteristics of Germany's education and political systems? What challenges is Germany currently facing? Using these questions as a starting point, in the first semester, we will consider the lifestyles of Germans and the characteristics of Germany's social system, as well as the problems facing modern Germany (economic disparity, refugee and immigrant issues, etc.) from a comparative perspective with Japan. In the second semester, we will trace Germany's history and consider the characteristics of culture and society in each era, using slides and videos to make the class easy to understand.
Seminar In the seminar, each student takes the initiative in the class. This is a small class for third and fourth year students, and students can learn through interaction beyond their grade levels. All participants freely set their own research theme on a topic that interests them about German-speaking culture and society, and give individual presentations. The presenters for each session collect and organize information related to their research theme, prepare materials, and use PowerPoint to prepare their research presentation. The faculty will be there to support you and give you advice on your research theme. After the presentation, there will be time for discussion among all participants, and the whole class will deepen their understanding of the theme. There are also group presentations on common themes related to German-speaking countries (translation of German-speaking literature, German-speaking cross-border literature, etc.), and off-campus trips to art museums and Christmas markets.
Grading Criteria
Grading Criteria
About our GPA System
The intent behind our implementation of a GPA (Grade Point Average) system is to (1) create a unified standard for the campus, (2) have it function as an impartial standard, and (3) have it function as an internationally accepted standard. Our GPA system involves the assessment learning achievements using an objective numerical value called GPA. Additionally, this system generally conforms with the grade assessment systems adopted by universities in the West, and can be used overseas as an index used to certify a student’s academic ability when studying abroad, when going on to graduate school overseas, when finding employment at a non-Japanese companies operating in Japan, and so on.
Display of Grades and Assessment Criteria
Classification
Grading Criteria
GPA
Grading Criteria
Details of Assessment
Description of English
Pass
S.
4.0
90 percent or higher
Represents particularly excellent grades.
Excellent
A
3.0
80 percent
Represents excellent grades
Good
B.
2.0
70 percent
Represents grades recognized as adequate.
Satisfactory
C.
1.0
60 percent
Represents the minimum grade acceptable as a pass.
Pass
Fail
D.
0.0
Less than 60 percent
This means that the student has not reached the minimum grade acceptable as a pass. It also includes the lack of class attendance, the fact that the exams for the class have not been taken, and so on.
Failure
Not applicable
N
-
-
Indicates that course credit acquired another university or other institution during a study-abroad program or prior to a transfer to our university, has been certified as course credit for our university (courses where credit has been certified).
Credits Transferred
GPA Calculation Method
To earn credits
Register for classes. Use CampusSquare to register for classes online and have your classes properly confirmed. You will need to do this for both the first and second semesters.
Students attend classes. There are 15 class in both the first and second semesters. Normally, 2-credit courses consist of attendance at each class (90 minutes) and preparation and review (about 2 hours each). In order to earn the credits, students must attend all classes (from the first to the 15th) as a matter of course, and also deepen their understanding through preparation and review.
Depending on subjects, students are required to take exam or submit reports (accreditation methods vary from lecturers).
Grades of S, A, B or C mean that students have passed the course and earned the credit. Grade of D means that students has failed the course and not earned any credit. If students receive a grade of D for a compulsory subject, they require to take it again the following year or later. Courses which students have already earned credit cannot be retaken.
About Academic Grades
Academic grades are assessed based on final examinations at the end of the semester (written exams, oral exams, practical exams, or reports). However, depending on courses, mini tests, reports, attendance, and academic progress during class may be evaluated as regular points, or assessments may be carried out based on the regular points only.
Academic grades are issued on the transcript with only the evaluation.
Courses which students have passed once cannot be erased or retaken.
Grades will be published on Campus Square every semester.
If you have questions about your grades, such as not receiving a grade despite taking an exam (submitting a report) after the results have been announced, please come to school at the beginning of the next semester (in principle, by the first week of classes) and ask your teacher directly. If your teacher has left the school and you are unable to make inquiries, please notify the Academic Affairs Office.
Minimum number of credits required for graduation (Students entering in 2025)
Subject classification
Examples of compulsory and elective courses
Required number of units
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education Educational subjects
Humanities-related fields
Optional compulsory
2 or more
8 or more
30※1
Social Sciences
2 or more
Natural Sciences
2 or more
Interdisciplinary fields
Elective
－
First year Educational subjects
Life Design Seminar I & II
Compulsory
2
Career-related courses
Optional compulsory
2
Information Education Subjects
Optional compulsory
2
Foreign Language Education
Elective
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Specialized subjects *4
Compulsory
39
74※3
Required electives ※2
4
Elective
31
Free Choice
74 extra credits in specialized subjects ?30 credits in excess of General Education ?Open course credits ?Minor program credits ?Credits accredited at other universities
Elective
20
Total
124
*1 You must earn 30 credits for General Education after meeting the required number of credits for each course. In addition, excess credits earned in General Education will be counted as elective credits.
*2 Excess credits earned in required elective subjects will be counted towards elective subject credits.
*3 Excess credits earned in specialized subjects will be counted as elective credits.
*4 Some of the credits for teaching and curatorial course subjects are included in the credits for specialized subjects or General Education.
