German Language

Program Description

Learning Outcomes

Requirements

Program Structure

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German Language
Institution
King Saud University
Location
Saudi Arabia
Total Tuition
$ 29870
Intakes
September
Application deadline
January
Application Fee
133
Program Description

This program was the first in the Gulf countries to provide specialized study in German language and translation. 

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Hosting Institution

King Saud University
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Learning Outcomes

The program is designed to produce graduates with the following competencies:

Bilingual Proficiency: Mastery of German communication alongside advanced skills in Arabic for professional and academic contexts.

Translation & Interpretation Skills: Ability to translate various text types (economic, legal, and political) and perform oral interpretation between the two languages.

Intercultural Communication: Deep understanding of German-speaking cultures and societies to facilitate effective partnerships and “multicultural coexistence”.

Dictionary & Linguistic Tools: Proficiency in using monolingual, bilingual, and specialized dictionaries, including mastering phonetic symbols, abbreviations, and cross-references.

Critical Thinking & Research: Development of skills to analyze linguistic structures and conduct research within the field of German studies and translation.

Labor Market Readiness: Preparation for professional roles that contribute to the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, particularly in diplomacy, tourism, and international trade.

Requirements

Placement into the German major is not direct; it depends on your performance during the preparatory phase:
  • Common First Year (CFY): Applicants must first be admitted to and complete the Humanities Track (Preparatory Year).
  • GPA Allocation: After the CFY, students are allocated to the German Department based on their cumulative GPA. While the minimum fluctuates, a GPA of 3.5/5.0 or higher is typically competitive for this major.
  • National Standardized Tests: For Saudi students, the “Weighted Ratio” is critical, combining:
    • High School Grade: (30%–50%)
    • GAT (Qudrat): (25%–30%)
    • SAAT (Tahsili): (25%–40%)
  • Gender Availability: The program is available for both male and female students on their respective campuses.

Program Structure

First Year – First Semester  (Common First Year)

Course Code Course Name Status Credit Hours Offering Unit
ENGL 100 English Language Compulsory 6 University
NHG 101 University Skills Compulsory 3 University
TQN 102 Computer Skills Compulsory 3 University
FGB 101 Fitness and Health Culture Compulsory 1 University
STAT 102 Introduction to Statistics Compulsory 3 University


First Year – Second Semester 

Course Code Course Name Status Credit Hours Offering Unit
161 Reading 1 Compulsory 3 Department
162 Listening 1 Compulsory 3 Department
163 Grammar 1 Compulsory 3 Department
165 Writing 1 Compulsory 3 Department
166 Speaking 1 Compulsory 3 Department


Second Year – First Semester

Course Code Course Name Status Credit Hours Offering Unit
ARB 118 Reading Skills Compulsory 2 College
260 Reading 2 Compulsory 3 Department
261 Listening 2 Compulsory 2 Department
262 Grammar 2 Compulsory 3 Department
263 Writing 2 Compulsory 3 Department
264 Speaking 2 Compulsory 2 Department
365 German Language Culture 1 Compulsory 2 Department


Second Year – Second Semester

Course Code Course Name Status Credit Hours Offering Unit
ARB 140 Writing Skills Compulsory 2 College
270 Reading 3 Compulsory 2 Department
273 Listening 3 Compulsory 2 Department
274 Grammar 3 Compulsory 3 Department
275 Writing 3 Compulsory 2 Department
276 Speaking 3 Compulsory 2 Department
277 German Language Culture 2 Compulsory 2 Department


Third Year – First Semester

Course Code Course Name Status Credit Hours Offering Unit
ARB 234 Grammar 1 Compulsory 3 College
360 Reading 4 Compulsory 2 Department
361 Listening 4 Compulsory 2 Department
362 Grammar 4 Compulsory 2 Department
363 Writing 4 Compulsory 2 Department
364 Speaking 4 Compulsory 2 Department
365 Introduction to Translation Compulsory 2 Department
366 Translation of Humanistic Texts Compulsory 2 Department


Third Year – Second Semester

Course Code Course Name Status Credit Hours Offering Unit
ARB 255 Specialized Writing Compulsory 2 College
370 Linguistics and Semantics Compulsory 3 Department
371 Advanced Grammar 1 Compulsory 3 Department
372 Scientific Research Methodology Compulsory 2 Department
373 Computer Applications in Translation Compulsory 2 Department
374 Translation of Scientific & Technical Texts Compulsory 2 Department
375 Translation of Humanistic Texts 2 Compulsory 2 Department


Fourth Year – First Semester

Course Code Course Name Status Credit Hours Offering Unit
ARB 350 Applied Stylistics Compulsory 3 College
460 Semantics and Stylistics Compulsory 2 Department
461 Advanced Grammar 2 Compulsory 3 Department
462 Translation of Scientific & Technical Texts 2 Compulsory 2 Department
463 Translation of Islamic Texts Compulsory 2 Department
464 Oral Translation 1 Compulsory 2 Department
465 Issues and Problems in Translation Compulsory 2 Department

Fourth Year – Second Semester

Course Code Course Name Status Credit Hours Offering Unit
470 Graduation Project Compulsory 2 Department
471 Advanced Grammar 3 Compulsory 4 Department
472 Discourse Analysis Compulsory 3 Department
473 Translation of Administrative & Legal Texts Compulsory 3 Department
474 Translation of Literary Texts Compulsory 2 Department
475 Oral Translation 2 Compulsory 2 Department


University Requirements (Elective)

Students must choose 2 credit hours from the following courses:

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours
QUR 100 The Holy Quran 2
SAL 100 Studies in Sirah (Prophet’s Life) 2
SAL 101 Fundamentals of Islamic Culture 2
SAL 102 Family in Islam 2
SAL 103 Economic System in Islam 2
SAL 104 Political System in Islam 2
SAL 105 Human Rights 2
SAL 106 Medical Fiqh 2
SAL 107 Work Ethic 2
SAL 108 Contemporary Issues 2
SAL 109 Women’s Role in Development 2
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Program Overview
Study Format
On-campus
Program Level
Bachelor
Language Of Materials
English
Language Of Teaching
English
Mode
Full-time
Duration By Months
48
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Contact Admission
King Saud University
Phone Number
+966114696666
Email
languages@ksu.edu.sa

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