B.A. in Foreign Language (German and Translation) — study plan

University of Nizwa College of Arts and Sciences

Credit hours: 132
Levels: 8
Courses: 59
Degree: bachelor

The B.A. in Foreign Language (German and Translation) study plan at University of Nizwa is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 132 credit hours across 59 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

University Requirements 24 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ARAB100	Arabic Language I	3
ARAB101	Arabic Language II	3
COMP101/L	Computer Skills	3
ENGL150	English Language I	3
ENGL152	English Language II	3
ENGL155	Communication Skills	3
HIST150	Islamic Civilization	3
MNGT100	Entrepreneurship: Creativity and Innovation	3

University Electives 12 credits

Code	Course	Credits
GERM100	German Language I Elective	3
GERM101	Communication and Intercultural Skills 1 Elective	3
GERM108	German Cultural Studies (English/German combined) Elective	3
GERM109	Business German I Elective	3

College Requirements 12 credits

Code	Course	Credits
GERM102	German Language 2	3
GERM103	Communication and Intercultural Skills 2	3
GERM104	German Language 3	3
GERM105	Communication and Intercultural Skills 3	3

College Electives 9 credits

Code	Course	Credits
GERM106	German Language 4 (this oriented to help the German language students to take more courses in German, which will enhance their learning capacities) Elective	3
GERM107	Listening 1 Elective	3
GERM209	Business German II (this will be continuation from business German I) Elective	3

Major Requirements 63 credits

Code	Course	Credits
GERM118	German Speaking Countries and their Culture 1 (Landeskunde 1)	3
GERM130	Writing 1	3
GERM140	Phonetics 1	3
GERM150	Grammar 1	3
GERM160	Introduction to Linguistics (English/German combined)	3
GERM170	Introduction to German Literature (English/German combined)	3
GERM180	Practices in Translation/Basic Skills	3
GERM200	Intermediate German (B1) (this course will be either in Germany students who will qualify to go to Germany are those who have high GPAs thereafter they could un	3
GERM201	Multimedia Research/Internet	3
GERM207	Listening 2	3
GERM218	German Speaking Countries and their Culture 2 (Landeskunde 2)	3
GERM230	Writing 2	3
GERM250	Grammar 2	3
GERM260	Comparative Linguistic	3
GERM270	Readings in German Literature 1	3
GERM300	Advanced German (B2, later C1)	3
GERM318	History of Germany 1	3
GERM370	Readings in German Literature 2	3
GERM390	BA Thesis (Theory)	3
GERM400	BA Thesis (Practical)	3
GERM418	History of Germany 2	3

Electives 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
GERM371	Introduction to German Philosophy Elective	3
GERM372	Introduction to Goethe Elective	3
GERM374	Words and Music in German Literature Elective	3
GERM394	Teaching German as a Foreign Language Elective	3
GERM401	German Companies in the Gulf Elective	3

Minor in Translation 21 credits

Code	Course	Credits
GERM181	Introduction to Translation from and into L1/L2 (Arabic – German) Elective	3
GERM182	Introduction to Interpretation from and into L1/L2 (Arabic – German) Elective	3
GERM281	Theories of Translation and Interpretation 1 Elective	3
GERM282	Theories of Translation and Interpretation 2 Elective	3
GERM381	Project/ Translation Elective	3
GERM481	Practice in Translation from and into L1/L2 Elective	3
GERM482	Practice in Interpretation from and into L1/L2 Elective	3

Minor in Business German 21 credits

Code	Course	Credits
GERM191	Business Communication 1 (B1 level) Elective	3
GERM192	Business Communication 2 (B2) Elective	3
GERM291	Business Reading 1 (A2/ B1) Elective	3
GERM292	Globalization (B1/B2) Elective	3
GERM293	Business Writing 1 (A2/B1) Elective	3
GERM391	Business Reading 2 (B1/B2) Elective	3
GERM393	Business Writing 2 (B2) Elective	3

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Frequently asked questions about B.A. in Foreign Language (German and Translation)

How many credit hours is B.A. in Foreign Language (German and Translation) at University of Nizwa?

B.A. in Foreign Language (German and Translation) at University of Nizwa requires completing 132 credit hours to graduate, spread across 59 courses.

How many years is B.A. in Foreign Language (German and Translation) at University of Nizwa?

The study plan for B.A. in Foreign Language (German and Translation) spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does B.A. in Foreign Language (German and Translation) award?

B.A. in Foreign Language (German and Translation) at University of Nizwa awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 132 credit hours.