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German
All German language classes at NTU are based on modern pedagogy and follow a Learner-as-Partners teaching approach, which treats students as equal partners in the learning process and places the learning into your own hands. The emphasis on self-directed learning lead to the implementation of Blended Learning in all German language classes, and a partially Flipped Classroom curriculum in LG9001 and LG9002. Another emphasis is placed on Collaborative Learning, encouraging you to explore, practice, and apply learnt concepts with your group and class mates. This means lots of engagement and activity in the classroom, which makes learning much more fun :)
For more information, please contact the German language coordinator at [email protected]
To get more information and to get involved:
> join our Telegram group Deutsch@NTU
> join our Facebook group German@NTU
> join the NTU German Society
Whatever you study, learning German will increase your future
opportunities, as you acquire a range of skills which can improve the
quality of your work and life. If you are still not convinced, here are
seven reasons why learning German is a great idea:
More people speak German as their native language than any other language in Europe. There are of course the Germans, but also the residents of Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and Liechtenstein who speak the language. It is also the native language of many people living in northern Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, France, Poland, Czech Republic, Romania, and Russia. Thus learning German can connect you to 120 million native speakers around the globe.
2. Your opportunities to study in Germany
There are more than 400 universities in Germany and foreigners can pursue their undergrad and postgrad studies in Germany for free. Germany also awards a generous number of scholarships and other support to study in Germany. Having learnt German to A2 Level is a major bonus and might be the decisive factor to be accepted by a German university. Moreover, NTU offers a wide range of exchange programmes with German and Swiss universities and the OGEM in NTU offers Summer and Winter Language Immersion Programmes (LIP) in Germany.
3. Your Career
Learning German opens new job opportunities, as many German companies prefer to employ people with an understanding of the German language and culture. Thus, learning German makes graduates more employable in a globalised economy.
4. Economy
Germany has the third largest economy in the world and is the economic powerhouse of the European Union. For enlarge Germany is the #1 export nation in the world and 1 in 4 jobs depend on exports. Also, two-thirds of the world's leading international trade fairs take place in Germany, including CeBIT, K, Medica, and the IFA consumer electronics trade fair.
5. Innovation, Research and Development
German is the second most commonly used scientific language and the third largest contributor to research and development. Therefore, Germans are on the frontline of new technologies; with more than 600 firms active in the field of biotechnology, to name just one example. Thus, knowing German gives students access to important research published in German books and journals. From Gutenberg's printing press to Hertz' discovery of electromagnetic waves and from Einstein's theory of relativity, to Brandenburg's creation of the MP3 digital music format, Germans have proven themselves to be great innovators. Today four of the world's ten most innovative companies are located in Germany.
6. Travel and Tourism
Knowing German you can make the most of your travels in Europe. Moreover, Germans are the biggest spenders of tourist dollars in the world, so wherever you are in the world, you are certain to encounter Germans. Germans love hot weather and many visit Singapore. Yet, while tourists from German-speaking countries travel a lot abroad, they appreciate to be looked after by German-speaking staff and guides. Singapore is expanding its tourism sector, which will create more job opportunities for German-speaking graduates.
7. Cultural Heritage
Be it music, literature or philosophy, the names of Mozart, Bach, Beethoven, Strauss, Wagner, Goethe, Kafka, Kant, Marx, and Nietzsche are just a few that are well-known internationally. 10 Nobel prizes for literature have been awarded to German-speaking authors and thousands of timeless musical pieces have been composed. Knowing German allows you to read/listen to these works in their original language.
Xu Yilin: "I have attended all four levels of German Courses offered at NTU. They are indeed the best courses that I could have ever expected on campus. The way classes are structured and conducted is truly engaging and interactive, thus sparking students’ interests in further enhancing the language skills. All tutors are really approachable, amicable and helpful. I really enjoy my time learning German at NTU and have an extremely positive experience at German language classes along with classmates and tutors."
Emma Elizabeth Johnston: "My career ambitions are to work in either the renewable or aerospace sector, both thriving industries in Germany. Although I could get a job in an English speaking country, I admire the corporate culture, particularly in relation to gender issues, in Germany and so could see myself living there."
