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In this certificate, you'll examine four periods of swift and radical change: the Reformation, the French Revolution, the aftermath of World War I, and the 1960s. You'll combine this with developing your confidence in listening, reading, writing, speaking and interacting in German, as well as expanding your knowledge and understanding of German-speaking cultures. Studying history alongside a modern language opens up many career options and can be the key to the global workplace.
Key features of the course
Allows you to explore a wide range of historical topics, periods and places
Develops you into an independent user of German, reaching level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Introduces you to the cultures that use German
Improves your competence in intercultural communication.
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