Foreign language training at the Language Centre at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences is a central component of all Bachelor's degree courses and prepares students for the demands of the global job market. As a rule, the timetable includes two to four hours of intensive foreign language tuition per week, which aims to train students for the increasingly international world of work, in which communication in an international environment has become a matter of course.
However, these language skills are not only important in later professional life, but also during the degree programme itself. They play an important role in academic research, participation in the International Project Week and a possible study or internship abroad.
Master's students also benefit from the language courses offered by the Language Centre. In addition to a varied elective programme, special courses are offered in English. Students on the Master's degree programmes in Innovation and Change Management, Public Management & Governance and Product Development and Production in particular have the opportunity to take part in practice-oriented courses such as "Meetings and Negotiations" or "Academic Writing". These specifically prepare students for international negotiations and academic writing in English - important skills for a successful career in a global environment.
The regular range of language courses for Bachelor's degree programmes includes English, Spanish, French, Italian and German as a foreign language. The language you can take is determined by the study regulations of your chosen degree programme. In addition to English as a compulsory subject, you can of course take other language courses (in the elective area). The course "German as a foreign language" is also open to all students whose native language is not German.
Course offerings
The Language Centre at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences offers courses at levels A1 - C1. For English and German as a foreign language, placement tests for course allocation take place after enrolment.
Each semester, students must complete one course achievement in accordance with the examination regulations of the respective degree programme.
Our programme currently includes the following offers:
Language labs
Foreign language training takes place in language laboratories or special language rooms equipped with computer workstations and presentation media.
Language
Levels
German as a foreign language
A1 - B1, higher levels if required
English
B2, C1
French
A1 - A2
Italian
A1 - A2
Spanish
A1 - A2, higher levels if required
Language centre courses by level
The beginners' courses are for new language learners and are mainly attended by students who wish to learn a foreign language in addition to the compulsory language.
In the beginners' courses, participants acquire basic vocabulary, basic communication skills and basic grammar knowledge.
As a rule, at least level B2 English is required for admission to the degree programme, which is why we do not offer English courses for beginners. We invite students with very little knowledge of English to take advantage of our counselling, e-learning offers for self-study and tutorials.
Language level A2 is a basic level that serves as a foundation for learning more complex language skills and at the same time enables practical communication skills.
In this course, you will learn to understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of immediate importance (e.g. personal and family information, shopping, work, local area). You will be able to communicate in simple, routine situations involving the direct exchange of information about familiar and common things.
This course is aimed at students who have already acquired a basic knowledge of German and would like to improve their skills.
You will learn to share experiences, events, hopes and goals and be able to give a brief explanation of your opinion and plans.
The B2 language courses aim to consolidate existing basic knowledge, expand vocabulary and grammar and develop communicative skills.
The language courses at level C1 are mainly offered in English. They are aimed at students with a very good command of English.
In these courses you will expand your vocabulary to include specialised language in addition to more complex grammatical structures.
The courses prepare you linguistically for an internship, work or study placement abroad and you acquire basic intercultural skills.
Team
Here you will find information on how to contact the Language Centre staff, details of the languages taught and also where to find the Language Centre staff.
Credit points are earned for successfully completed coursework and examinations in accordance with the "European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System" (ECTS).
The ECTS points reflect the average learning effort. One ECTS point corresponds to 30 hours of study.
Based on the ECTS points, the study and examination achievements are internationally comparable.
Study Service Centre
+49 3631 420-222
House 18, Level 1, Room 18.0105