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Diploma in Teaching German as a Foreign Language (DTGFL) | IGNOU
Become a Certified German Language Instructor with a Globally Recognized Diploma
Diploma in Teaching German as a Foreign Language (DTGFL) of IGNOU is one such course that prepares a professional to teach German to non-native speakers in a more effective way. The program is suitable for language tutors, teachers, as well as prospective trainers. It combines an advanced level of training in German with teaching training. The students are provided opportunities to plan lessons and practice teaching, and they are also provided with modern evaluation techniques, which ensure that students can teach German confidently.
Type
Degree
Start Date
Mar 31, 2025
Duration
3 Year
Key Program Highlights
With ECISME, students in the UAE get customized guidance, mentorship, and assessment services, which are part of IGNOU’s internationally accepted syllabus. Take advantage of simple scheduling for global learners, low costs, and flexible online courses.
- A diploma awarded by IGNOU is recognized by UGC.
- The method incorporates teaching strategies of German in addition to language proficiency.
- Suitable for school and freelance teachers as well as language instructors.
- German knowledge of A2/B1 is a prerequisite.
- Academics and examination services are supported in the UAE by ECISME.
- Its mode of delivery is online/distance with practice teaching included.
- Comprehensive fee structure with easy payment plans.
ECISME Syllabus
Curriculum Overview
The DTGFL aims at developing the learners’ linguistic and instructional skills. It includes 32 credit hours via modules for active learning through:
- German Language Proficiency (Intermediate Level): Develops strong reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in German at the intermediate level
- Methodology of Teaching German as a Foreign Language: Understand effective, learner-centric strategies for non-native German speakers.
- Planning & Conducting German Language Lessons: Equips learners with the skills to design engaging and goal-oriented lesson plans
- Evaluation & Testing Techniques in Language Teaching: Covers methods and techniques for evaluating language development and modifying teaching accordingly
- Project Work: Teaching Practice / Lesson Delivery: Hands-on teaching sessions to build confidence and apply theoretical knowledge in real scenarios.
- German Culture and Communication: Familiarizes students with German cultural standards, practices, and nuances of intercultural communication.
Course Modules:
- General Principles of Writing: Provides an overview of the basics of writing for various prose formats, including the introduction of structure, flow, coherence, and tone.
- Feature Writing: Focuses on writing feature articles for print and online publications, with a focus on observation and storytelling.
- Short Story Writing: Explore a combination of narrative writing, plot crafting, character and dialogue development specific to short stories.
- Writing for Media: Radio and Television: Covers the preparation of scripts for radio and television broadcasts, emphasizing structure, timing, and audience engagement.
- Poetry Writing: Study of forms of poetry and verse, meter, imagery, as well as self-expression through poetry
- Project Work: A Creative Writing Portfolio: A self-guided capstone project where learners across the disciplines compile their original work to demonstrate their creative abilities.
Total Credit Value: 32 Credits
Eligibility Criteria
To help you ‘hit the ground running’, these criteria are put in place:
- Educational Qualification: 10+2 or its equivalent
- Knowledge of the German Language: minimum A2/B1 level suggested
- Instruction Languages: German and English.
Who Can Apply?
- German Language learners.
- Trainers and other school teachers.
- Translators and novice online teaching professionals.
Students with ECISME are supported with:
- Scholarships are merit-based as well as need-based.
- Accompanied by flexible monthly or quarterly installment plans.
- Bespoke financial guidance for learners residing in the UAE.
- Assistance with documentation for applications.
Upon completion of the DTGFL program, you shall:
- Be capable of teaching German to beginners and intermediate level students.
- Learn to design lesson plans and apply modern teaching aids.
- Grasp German grammar, syntax, idiomatic phrases, and culture.
- Perform and mark student assessments.
- Teach languages in an engaging and outcome-based manner.
- Prepare learners for certifications such as the Goethe-Zertifikat.
ECISME Opportunities
Career Opportunities After DTGFL
The graduates shall have the opportunity to cover an extensive list of professional roles:
- Teacher at a German Language School: Teach at language institutes or cultural centers offering German courses.
- Private German Tutor (online or in-person): Offer personalized, flexible lessons to individuals or small groups.
- Online Language Instructor: Teach German remotely through international online learning platforms or private tutoring sessions.
- Corporate Language Trainer: Assist professionals in gaining practical German skills for effective international communication.
- Educational Content Designer: Develop captivating language learning materials, lesson plans, and e-learning content
- Translation and Interpreting (with further training): Explore opportunities in both freelance and professional positions within the language translation and interpretation fields.
ECISME Benefits
Benefits of Studying DTGFL with ECISME
- Academic and exam support from the UAE locals.
- A diploma from IGNOU is internationally recognized.
- Valuable addition to your teaching portfolio. Ideal for part-time learners and working scholars
- Provides a basis for further learning in linguistics, translation, or worldwide education
ECISME Asked
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Should I have prior knowledge of German when applying?
Candidates must have an A2 or B1 level grasp of the German language to take full advantage of the program offered.
Will I be able to teach in schools or institutes with this diploma?
This diploma, issued by the UGC, does permit teaching in language institutes, schools, and on various online resources.
Is this acknowledged by the UAE and other countries?
Yes, this diploma is internationally accepted by educational institutions as well as employers.
How is the teaching practice assessed?
The faculty and mentors evaluate the teaching project that comprises lesson planning and execution.
What assistance does ECISME offer to non-resident learners?
Learners based in the UAE are supported academically through assignments, exams, and financially.
Will this course enable me to teach as a certified online tutor?
The approaches and skills learned during this diploma will enable professional language instructors to teach online.
