2010-2011 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
Bachelor of Arts in German
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Requirements for a Major in German
Students majoring in German are required to complete at least 34 hours beyond 201, including:
- a 400-level course
- GER 202 - Intermediate German II (4 credits)
- GER 301 - Composition (3 credits)
- GER 302 - Conversation (3 credits)
- GER 495 - Advanced Topics in German (Capstone) (3 credits)
Electives
Of the elective courses, they must take the following:
The 400-level course is to be taken in the fall preceding the capstone. GER 495 must be taken in the last year preceding graduation, and not before.
Majors seeking secondary teacher certification must take GER 322 (Introduction of German Linguistics) in addition to the above requirements.
Literature Courses
At least two literature courses selected from the following:
- GER 303 - Introduction to German Literature I Credits: 3
- GER 304 - Introduction to German Literature II Credits: 3
- GER 401 - Modern German Literature Credits: 3
- GER 402 - German Authors Credits: 3
Culture and Civilization Courses
At least two culture and civilization courses selected from the following:
- GER 310 - German Civilization and Culture I Credits: 3
- GER 311 - German Civilization and Culture II Credits: 3
- GER 312 - Contemporary German Culture Credits: 3
- GER 315 - German Cinema Credits: 3
Linguistics Course
And at least one linguistics course selected from the following:
- GER 321 - Phonetics Credits: 3
- GER 322 - Introduction to German Linguistics Credits: 3
- GER 421 - History of the German Language Credits: 3