GERMAN
Administered by the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures, a major in German serves to develop fluency in one of the leading languages of science, industry, and intellectual culture; familiarity with principles governing the structure of our Indo-European family of languages and of languages generally; insight into the use of language in literary expression and portrayal; and knowledge of the culture that finds expression through this language and its literature. The departmental option in Scandinavian provides substantially the same advantages. The department also sponsors study abroad programs.
MAJOR IN SCIENCES AND LETTERS CURRICULUM
Degree title: Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences
Minimum required major and supporting course work normally equates to 45-56 hours with at least 30 hours in German
General education: The LAS General Education requirements are set up so that students automatically complete the Campus General Education requirements. The exceptions to this are the Campus Composition II and the Western Cultures requirements which must also be completed.
Minimum hours required for graduation: 120 hours
Departmental distinction: Students majoring in the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures are urged to consult the departmental honors adviser by the second semester of the junior year for information pertaining to senior honors work and honors awards in the department.
Students must select one option in consultation with an adviser.
German and Commercial Studies OptionDesigned to provide students with an understanding of the language and customs of the business world in German-speaking countries, together with study of international affairs and commerce, especially trade with Europe.
HOURS
REQUIREMENTS 30
German courses including: 20
Including the following: Laguage and Literature Option
Designed as a traditional study of German, providing students with a balanced knowledge of German language, literature, and civilization.
HOURS
REQUIREMENTS 30
Minimum of 30 hours of German courses including: 20
Including the following: Language Studies Option
Designed to acquaint students with the structure and development of Germanic languages.
HOURS
REQUIREMENTS 30
German courses including: 24-26
Including the following: Modern German Studies Option
Designed to provide students with an understanding of present-day civilization and culture in German-speaking countries of Central Europe.
HOURS
REQUIREMENTS 30
German courses including: 20
Including the following: Scandinavian Studies Option
Designed for students who will be able to spend a year abroad studying in Scandinavia.
For All Options
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REQUIREMENTS 12
Scandinavian beyond SCAN 101-104. Scandinavian courses in translation are acceptable. 24
Study abroad in Scandinavian studies through an approved L A S 299 program (in, for example, language, literature, history, art, political science, or linguistics). 9
Courses outside of Scandinavian studies must be selected in consultation with an adviser, including Western civilization requirement chosen from: HIST 110-Composition II/Western Civilization from Antiquity to 1660 or HIST 111-Western Civilization from Antiquity to 1660 and HIST 112-Western Civilization from 1660 to the Present or HIST 113-Composition II/Western Civilization from 1660 to the Present or C LIT 141-Masterpieces of Western Culture I and C LIT 142-Masterpieces of Western Culture, II Twelve hours advanced level (300 and approved 200) courses in the major must be taken on this campus.
All foreign language requirements must be satisfied.
A Major Plan of Study Form must be completed and submitted to the LAS Student Affairs Office before the end of the fifth semester (60-75 hours). Please see your adviser.
CURRICULUM PREPARATORY TO THE TEACHING OF GERMAN
Degree title: Bachelor of Arts in the Teaching of German
Minimum required course work normally equates to 73 hours
General education: See the description of the general education requirements on page 134. Note that students in this curriculum satisfy the 15-hour humanities requirement by the requirements of the major.
Minimum hours required for graduation: A minimum of 120 hours of credit is required for graduation. Students are advised that additional course work is necessary to teach middle grades six through eight. Consult the certification officer in 130 Education Building for additional information.
Departmental distinction: Students should consult their advisers by the second semester of the junior year for information pertaining to seminar honors work and honors awards in the department.
HOURS
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 24
Professional education courses. (See the entry for curricula preparatory to teaching foreign languages, page 151.) HOURS
REQUIREMENTS 8
GER 101 and 102-Elementary Course, or equivalent 8
GER 103 and 104-Intermediate Course, or equivalent 6
GER 211 and 212-Conversation and Writing, or equivalent 6
GER 231 and 232-Introduction to German Literature, I and II; or equivalent 4
GER 280-Teachers' Course, or equivalent (This course will count as part of the professional education requirements for certification purposes) 3
GER 301-Advanced Conversation, Composition, and Syntax, or equivalent 1
GER 302-Advanced Conversation, or equivalent 4
GER 320-History of German Civilization, or equivalent 3
Select from: 3
GER 365-Structure of the German Language, I, or equivalent 3
German elective 49
Total1 NOTE: German Study Abroad (GER 299) is strongly recommended.
A student in this curriculum is required to complete a teacher education minor. See the list of approved minors. See requirements to be fulfilled by those planning to teach German in both elementary and secondary schools.
1. The total of 49 hours may be reduced by as much as 16 hours through prerequisite credit for work equivalent to GER 101-104 taken in secondary schoolMINOR IN GERMAN
The minor in German offers students a background in the language through the advanced undergraduate level; an introduction to the study of German literary classics; and a knowledge of the history of German culture.
HOURS
REQUIREMENTS 19
Course work beyond GER 104, including the following courses: 19
Total TEACHER EDUCATION MINOR IN GERMAN
Teacher education minors are available only to students seeking to add additional teaching fields to their teaching majors.
HOURS
REQUIREMENTS 8
GER 101 and 102-Elementary Course 8
GER 103 and 104-Intermediate Course 6
GER 211 and 212-Conversation and Writing 22
Total Students are advised that additional course work is necessary to teach middle grades six through eight. Consult the certification officer in 130 Education Building for additional information.