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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

E-mail: german@uiuc.edu

Web address for most current program requirements:
http://www.las.uiuc.edu/students/programs/GMC/f_GMC.shtml

Degree title: Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences

Minimum required major and supportng course work normally equates to 45-57 hours with at least 30 hours in German

General education: The LAS General Education requirements are set up so students automatically complete the Campus General Education requirements.

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 Option

Designed 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

31        German courses including:

          GER 211-Conversation and Writing

          GER 212-Conversation and Writing

          GER 220-German for Business

          GER 221-German for Economics

          GER 231-Introduction to German Literature, I

          GER 301-Advanced Conversation, Composition,

           and Syntax

          GER 302-German Stylistics

          GER 303-Translation in Theory and Practice

          GER 320-History of German Civilization

          GER 365-Structure of the German Language, I 

           (Phonology and Morphology)

6-8       Western civilization.2 Select from:

          HIST 111-Western Civilization from Antiquity to 

           1660 (or HIST 110), and

          HIST 112-Western Civilization from 1660 to the 

           Present (or HIST 113)

      or

          C LIT 141-Masterpieces of Western Culture, I, and 

          C LIT 142-Masterpieces of Western Culture, II

12-14     Courses outside of German language and literature 

           selected in consultation with the major adviser. 

           These supporting courses are usually selected from 

           business administration, finance, economics, 

           accounting, etc.

Language and Literature Option

Designed as a traditional study of German, providing students with a balanced knowledge of German language, literature, and civilization.

HOURS     REQUIREMENTS

 31       Minimum of 31 hours of German courses including: 

          GER 211-Conversation and Writing

          GER 212-Conversation and Writing

          GER 231-Introduction to German Literature, I

          GER 232-Introduction to German Literature, II

          GER 301-Advanced Conversation, Composition, 

           and Syntax

          GER 302-German Stylistics 



          GER 320-History of German Civilization

          GER 365-Structure of the German Language, I 

           (Phonology and Morphology)

          Select one of the following:

          GER 370-German Literature: The Middle Ages to 

           the Baroque (750-1720)

          GER 371-German Literature: The Enlightenment to 

           Romanticism (1720-1830)

          Select one of the following:

          GER 372-German Literature: Realism to Expressionism 

          (1830-1920)

          GER 373-The Twenties to the Present

          GER 374-Poetics (Genre)

6-8       Western civilization.2 Select from:

          HIST 111-Western Civilization from Antiquity to 1660

           (or HIST 110), and

          HIST 112-Western Civilization from 1660 to the

           Present (or HIST 113)

     or

          C LIT 141-Masterpieces of Western Culture, I, and 

          C LIT 142-Masterpieces of Western Culture, II

12-14     Courses outside of German language and literature

           selected in consultation with the major adviser. 

           These supporting courses are usually selected from 

           business administration, finance, economics, 

           accounting, etc.

Language Studies Option

Designed to acquaint students with the structure and development of Germanic languages.

HOURS     REQUIREMENTS

 31       German courses including:

          GER 211-Conversation and Writing

          GER 212-Conversation and Writing

          GER 231-Introduction to German Literature, I

          GER 232-Introduction to German Literature, II

          GER 301-Advanced Conversation, Composition, 

           and Syntax

          GER 302-German Stylistics 

          GER 320-History of German Civilization

          GER 365-Structure of the German Language, I (

           Phonology and Morphology)

          Select one of the following:

          GER 370-German Literature: The Middle Ages to 

           the Baroque (750-1720)

          GER 371-German Literature: The Enlightenment 

           to Romanticism (1720-1830)

          Select one of the following:

          GER 372-German Literature: Realism to 

           Expressionism (1830-1920)

          GER 373-The Twenties to the Present

          GER 374-Poetics (Genre)

6-8       Western civilization.2 Select from:

          HIST 111-Western Civilization from Antiquity to 

           1660 (or HIST 110), and

          HIST 112-Western Civilization from 1660 to the 

           Present (or HIST 113)

       or

          C LIT 141-Masterpieces of Western Culture, I, and 

          C LIT 142-Masterpieces of Western Culture, II

18        Additional courses including:

          GMC 367-Introduction to Germanic Linguistics

          SCAN 101-Elementary Scandinavian, I 

          SCAN 102-Elementary Scandinavian, II

          LING 300-Introduction to Linguistic Structure 

          One additional linguistics course

          ENGL 303-Historical Introduction to the English Language

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

31        German courses including:

          GER 211-Conversation and Writing

          GER 212-Conversation and Writing

          GER 231-Introduction to German Literature, I

          GER 232-Introduction to German Literature, II

          GER 301-Advanced Conversation, Composition, 

           and Syntax

          GER 302-German Stylistics

          GER 320-History of German Civilization

          GER 365-Structure of the German Language, I 

           (Phonology and Morphology)

          Select two from: 

          GER 371-German Literature: The Enlightenment to

           Romanticism (1720-1830)

          GER 372-German Literature: Realism to Expressionism 

           (1830-1920)



          GER 373-German Literature: The Twenties to the Present

          GER 374-Poetics (Genre)

6-8       Western civilization.2 Select from:

          HIST 111-Western Civilization from Antiquity to 

           1660 (or HIST 110), and

          HIST 112-Western Civilization from 1660 to the 

           Present (or HIST 113)

       or

          C LIT 141-Masterpieces of Western Culture, I, and 

          C LIT 142-Masterpieces of Western Culture, II

12-14     Courses outside of German language and literature 

          selected in consultation with an adviser (e.g., 

          history, political science)

Scandinavian Studies Option

Designed for students who will be able to spend a year abroad studying in Scandinavia.

HOURS     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 111-Western Civilization from Antiquity to 1

           660 (or HIST 110), and

          HIST 112-Western Civilization from 1660 to 

           the Present (or HIST 113)

      or

          C LIT 141-Masterpieces of Western Culture, I, and 

          C LIT 142-Masterpieces of Western Culture, II

For All Options

Twelve hours advanced-level (300- and approved 200-level) 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

E-mail: german@uiuc.edu

Web address for most current program requirements:
http://www.las.uiuc.edu/students/programs/GMC/f_GMC.shtml

Degree title: Bachelor of Arts in the Teaching of German

Minimum required course work normally equates to 75 hours

General education: Students should consult their program and teacher education advisers for current general education requirements.

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

25        Professional education courses. (See the entry 

           for curricula preparatory to teaching foreign 

           languages under the Foreign Languages heading.)

HOURS     REQUIREMENTS

8         GER 101-Elementary Course 

          GER 102-Elementary Course, or equivalent

8         GER 103-Intermediate Course 

          GER 104-Intermediate Course, or equivalent

6         GER 211-Conversation and Writing 

          GER 212-Conversation and Writing, or equivalent

6         GER 231-Introduction to German Literature, I

          GER 232-Introduction to German Literature, II; 

           or equivalent

4         GER 275-Developing and Implementing Communicative 

           Language Teaching, or equivalent

3         GER 301-Current Issues in German Media

3         GER 302-German Stylistics 

4         GER 320-History of German Civilization, 

           or equivalent

3         Select from:



          GER 370-German Literature: The Middle Ages to the

           Baroque (750-1720)

          GER 371-German Literature: The Enlightenment 

           to Romanticism (1720-1830)

          GER 372-German Literature: Realism to Expressionism 

           (1830-1920)

          GER 373-German Literature: The Twenties to the Present

          GER 374-Poetics (Genre)

3         GER 365-Structure of the German Language, I,

           or equivalent

3         German elective

51        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 Council on Teacher Education section for a list of approved minors.

1. The total of 51 hours may be reduced by as much as 16 hours through prerequisite credit for work equivalent to GER 101-104 taken in secondary school

Minor 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.

E-mail: german@uiuc.edu

Web address for most current program requirements:
http://www.las.uiuc.edu/students/programs/GMC/f_GMC.shtml

HOURS     REQUIREMENTS

12        Any four of the following: 

          GER 104-Intermediate German, II

          GER 211-Conversation and Writing

          GER 212-Conversation and Writing 

          GER 220-German for Business

          GER 221-German for Economics

          GER 301-Advanced Conversation, Composition,

           and Syntax

3        Any one of the following:

          GER 231-Introduction to German Literature, I

          GER 232-Introduction to German Literature, II 

          GER 365-Structure of the German Language, I 

           (Phonology and Morphology)

          GER 370-German Literature: The Middle Ages to 

           the Baroque (750-1720)

          GER 371-German Literature: The Enlightenment 

           to Romanticism (1720-1830)

          GER 372-German Literature: Realism to Expressionism 

           (1830-1920)

          GER 373-German Literature: The Twenties to the Present 

          GER 374-Poetics (Genre)

4         GER 320-History of German Civilization

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.

E-mail: german@uiuc.edu

Web address for most current program requirements:
http://www.las.uiuc.edu/students/programs/GMC/f_GMC.shtml

HOURS     REQUIREMENTS

8         GER 101-Elementary Course

          GER 102-Elementary Course 

8         GER 103-Intermediate Course 

          GER 104-Intermediate Course

6         GER 211-Conversation and Writing 

          GER 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.

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