2013-2014 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
Bachelor of Arts in German
- Requirements for a Major in German
- Culture Emphasis
- Linguistics Emphasis
- Literature Emphasis
- Requirements for Secondary Education Major in German
- Requirements for Certification in Secondary Education
For additional information about opportunities your college offers, please refer to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section in this catalog.
Associate Professors: Anderson, R. Smith; Affiliate Professors: Neitzert, Place.
Requirements for a Major in German
Students majoring in German are required to complete at least 33 hours beyond the 200-level, including:
- GER 301 - Composition (3 credits)
- GER 302 - Conversation (3 credits)
- a 400-level course Credits: 3
- GER 495 - Advanced Topics in German (Capstone) (3 credits)
Students select one of three emphases: culture, linguistics, or literature.
Culture Emphasis
For the culture emphasis, students must complete two of the following:
- GER 303 - Introduction to German Literature I Credits: 3
- GER 311 - The Long Nineteenth Century Credits: 3
- GER 312 - Contemporary German Culture Credits: 3
- GER 315 - German Cinema Credits: 3
Linguistics Emphasis
For the linguistics emphasis, students must complete two of the following:
- GER 321 - Phonetics Credits: 3
- GER 322 - Introduction to German Linguistics Credits: 3
- GER 421 - History of the German Language Credits: 3
Literature Emphasis
For the literature emphasis, students must complete two of 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
Electives
In addition to the above, majors must complete three elective courses at the 300 or 400-level, which may include additional courses in culture, linguistics and literature, or some of the following:
- GER 331 - Business German Credits: 3
- GER 341 - Advanced German Grammar Credits: 3
- GER 385 - German Language Credits: 3
- GER 386 - German Culture and Society Credits: 3
Additional Requirements
- 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.
Requirements for Secondary Education Major in German
Students majoring in German are required to complete at least 36 hours in German beyond the 200-level, including:
- GER 301 - Composition (3 credits)
- GER 302 - Conversation (3 credits)
- GER 314 - Secondary Foreign Language Teaching Methods (3 credits)
- GER 322 - Introduction to German Linguistics (3 credits)
- GER 341 - Advanced German Grammar (3 credits)
- At least one course each in culture and literature, plus one additional linguistics course Credits: 9
- a 400-level course Credits: 3
- GER 495 - Advanced Topics in German (Capstone) (3 credits)
Electives
In addition to the above, all students must complete two elective courses at the 300 or 400-level, which may include additional courses in culture, linguistics and literature, or some of the following:
- GER 331 - Business German Credits: 3
- GER 341 - Advanced German Grammar Credits: 3
- GER 385 - German Language Credits: 3
- GER 386 - German Culture and Society Credits: 3
Additional Requirements
- 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.
All secondary education majors (and minors) should complete an approved study abroad program of a minimum of one semester in length. ENG 261 Foundations of Language Study, is also strongly recommended.
Requirements for Certification in Secondary Education
Students seeking teaching certification with a major or minor in German must attain a level of at least Advanced-Low in an official Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) before applying to the College of Education. We will provide information sessions on preparing for the Oral Proficiency Interview each year.