German (BA)

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German and Russian Bachelors BA

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Learning Outcomes

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Language Proficiency

Learning Outcome

Students will speak, listen, read, and write German at the ACTFL Advanced Low level or higher.

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Cultural Literacy and Linguistics

Learning Outcome

Students will demonstrate a broad knowledge, comprehension, and appreciation of the culture, literature, linguistics, and history of German-speaking countries.

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Critical Engagement

Learning Outcome

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.

Program Requirements

Complete the following prerequisite courses: Germ 101, 102, 201, 202. Some or all may be waived based on placement exam or challenge exam. See german.byu.edu for more information or contact the department.

Requirement 1 — Complete 2 hours

This credit is usually acquired through a challenge exam, study abroad, an internship, or the German House.

course - Advanced Conversation 1.0v

Requirement 2 — Complete 5 Courses

course - German Cultural History 3.0

course - Germany 20th Century 3.0

course- Germany Today 3.0

course - Intro to German Literature 3.0

course - Intro to German Linguistics 3.0

Requirement 3 — Complete 6 hours

R courses (440R, 470R) may be repeated to fulfill this requirement.

course - Topics in German Literature 3.0

course - Hist of the German Language 3.0

course - Structure of Modern German 3.0

course - Topics in German Linguistics 3.0

Requirement 4 — Complete 9 hours

Additional credits of Germ 440R and 470R can be applied here once Requirement 3 is fulfilled.

course - German & Scandinavian Cinema 3.0

course - Marx, Nietzsche, Freud 3.0

course - Writing About Literature 3.0

course - Field Studies in German 1.0v

course - German Art and Architecture 3.0

course - Academic Internship 0.5v

course - Topics Lit Film Culture 3.0

course - Topics in German Lit (English) 3.0

course - Hist of the German Language 3.0

course - Structure of Modern German 3.0

course- Topics in German Linguistics 3.0

Requirement 5 —Complete 1 Course

The following course prepares students for ACTFL proficiency exams. Complete in last year of program.

course- 4th-Yr Proficiency Tutorial 1.0