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German Major, B.S. (Teacher Licensure)

Majors and Minors in Modern Languages

Alert: New State of Minnesota teacher licensure rules may go into effect Fall 1998. Before registering for classes, please consult the revised Handbook for Teacher Education Students, available in the office of the Department of Education.

For requirements for entry into and completion of teacher licensure programs, see Professional Education: Admission and Retention and Completion of Teacher Education Programs, this catalog.

I. Required Prerequisite

GER 2211 passed with a grade of C or better (not required if students enter with appropriate background).

II. Required Core Courses

GER 3311 Conversation and Composition (3 credits)
GER 3312 Introduction to the Study of German Culture and Literature (3 credits)
GER 4430 German Linguistics (3 credits)
ED 3470 Methods of Teaching Modern Languages (2 credits)

Subtotal 11 Credits

III. Required Electives

Select 13 credits of directed electives from German courses in the 4400 level literature and cultural sequence and the 3317-3320 language skill courses.

Subtotal 13 Credits

IV. Guided Electives

Select 4 credits of guided electives with consent of advisor.

Subtotal 4 Credits

V. Required Professional Education Courses

For specific courses, see Professional Education: Secondary, this catalog.

Subtotal 34 Credits

Total Semester Credits Required for Major 62 Credits

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SUGGESTED SEMESTER SCHEDULE FOR GERMAN MAJOR, B.S. (Teacher Licensure)

The following is a list of required language courses arranged by year. This schedule is intended to help students plan their courses in an orderly fashion; however, these are only suggestions and this schedule is flexible. Students entering with previous high school language background may begin at the 2000 or 3000 level. See department chair for placement testing.

The following liberal education courses are recommended for students majoring in a modern language: European and/or other appropriate History courses, Philosophy, European and/or appropriate Art History courses, folk dance, Economics, or Political Science.

Freshman

GER 1111 Elementary German I
GER 1112 Elementary German II
Second major or minor course work
Liberal Education requirements

Sophomore

GER 2211 Intermediate German I
GER 2212 Intermediate German II
Second major or minor course work
Professional Education requirements
Electives
Complete Liberal Education requirements

Junior

GER 3311 Conversation and Composition
GER 3312 Introduction to the Study of German Culture and Literature
Second major or minor course work
Professional Education requirements

Senior

GER 4430 German Linguistics
GER 3317 or above
Complete second major or minor course work
Complete Professional Education requirements