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German Major, B.S. (Teacher Licensure)

Requirements for entry into and completion of teacher licensure programs, see Professional Education: Admission to, retention in, and Completion of Teacher Education Programs, this catalog.

I.Prerequisite

212 passed with C or better (not required if students enter with appropriate background). A score on the OPI exam of at least Intermediate Low.

II.Required Core

• GER 310 Conversation and Composition (4 credits)
• GER 311 Introduction to the Study of German Culture (4 credits)
• GER 312 Introduction to the Study of German Literature (4 credits)
• GER 430 German Linguistics (4 credits)
• ED 317 Methods of Teaching Modern Languages (3 credits)

Subtotal: 19 credits

III. Directed Electives

To be chosen from 400 level literature and cultural sequence and 320-322 language skill courses.

Subtotal: 18 credits

IV. Guided Electives

To be chosen from related fields in consultation with advisor.

Subtotal: 6 credits

V. Professional Education Core for Licensure at the Secondary Level

For a listing of specific courses, see Professional Education: Secondary, this catalog: 47 credits

TOTAL QUARTER HOURS REQUIRED FOR MAJOR: 90 CREDITS

German Minor, B.S. (Teacher Licensure)

I.Prerequisite

212 passed with C or better (not required if students enter with appropriate background). A score on the OPI of at least Intermediate Low.

II.Required Courses

• GER 310 Conversation and Composition (4 credits)
• GER 311 Introduction to the Study of German Culture (4 credits)
• GER 312 Introduction to the Study of German Literature (4 credits)
• GER 430 German Linguistics (4 credits)
• ED 317 Methods of Teaching Modern Language (3 credits)

Subtotal: 19 credits

III. Elective Courses

To be chosen from 400 level literature and cultural sequence and 320-322 language skill courses.

Subtotal: 6 credits

TOTAL QUARTER HOURS REQUIRED FOR MINOR: 25 CREDITS

Proficiency Requirement

Teaching majors or minors in German should be at the Intermediate High level on speaking skills, and Advanced on reading and listening skills, and Advanced High on culture.