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 Language Studies 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.
成績評価と単位認定
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
Credit Recognition
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 (For students enrolled in 2022)
Course Type
Category (Compulsory or Elective)
Required Number of Credits
Comprehensive basic courses (* 2)
Elective
12（※1）
Foreign language courses
Compulsory
32
Specialized courses
Specialized Education courses*2
Compulsory
18
46
Compulsory elective*3
4
Elective
24
Common elective Courses
46 excess credits for specialized education courses
Liberal Arts Subjects
Self-Development Support Subjects
Open Subjects
Excess Credits for Comprehensive Basic Courses
Elective
34
Total
124
*1 If the number of credits earned in the comprehensive basic courses exceeds 12, the excess credits up to 8 will be approved as a credit in common elective courses.
*2Some credits for each course of teaching profession and curator may be included in credits of specialized education subjects or general basic subjcts.
*3 Excessive credits for elective compulsory subjects are included in the credits for elective course.
