German: Linguistics
German: Linguistics
| Hours | 37 - 53 Credit Hours |
| MAP | Major Academic Plan |
Program Requirements
requirement 1 Complete 3.0 hours from the following course(s)
Complete 3 hours of the following or equivalent residency (mission, study abroad, internship, German language residence):
requirement 2 Complete 5 courses
requirement 3 Complete 3 courses
Note: Germ 497R must be a topic related to advanced German linguistics.
requirement 4 Complete 8.0 hours from the following course(s)
Complete 8 additional hours of pro-seminars and/or courses numbered 217 or higher, 5 hours of which must be approved linguistics courses such as second language acquisition, dialectology, Middle High German, or Old Saxon.
requirement 5 Complete 2 courses
Complete the following (not offered spring or summer) during one of the last two semesters before graduation. The courses must be taken concurrently. Germ 400R prepares students for proficiency exams. Germ 401 posts the capstone paper grade to the transcript. The capstone paper must have a topic related to Germanic linguistics or second language acquisition.
Program Outcomes:
1. German Language Proficiency
Students will speak, listen, read, and write German at the ACTFL Advanced Low level or higher.
2. Cultural Literacy and Linguistics
Students will demonstrate a broad knowledge, comprehension, and appreciation of the culture, literature, linguistics, and history of German-speaking countries.
3. Critical Engagement
Students will communicate effectively in speech and writing about topics related to the culture, literature, and linguistics of German-speaking countries. Their presentations and writing will demonstrate critical thinking, coherent development and organization of ideas, thoughtful analysis, and the ability to connect their ideas to those of relevant scholars and thinkers.