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German (GERM)

The foreign language disciplines offer courses in foreign languages, cultures, and literatures which may lead to both majors and minors in French, German and Spanish, as well as a minor in Japanese. The objectives of language studies are to enable students to communicate effectively in the foreign language and to understand and appreciate the cultures and values of the countries in which the language is spoken. The discipline also offers literature and culture courses in English for the General Education Program.

Studies in foreign languages at the College help students increase their awareness of their own values and beliefs as well as those of another culture; aid in preparing teachers for foreign language teaching careers; provide language skills and cultural awareness to students specializing in other academic areas; enable students to meet the foreign language requirements of graduate programs in foreign languages and comparative literature; and prepare students for various careers in an increasingly global society.

All foreign language courses are taught in the target language, and students are expected to use the target language in class. In addition, advanced courses require one or more formal oral presentations and papers in the target language. Each presentation and paper is assessed with feedback to students. In the senior capstone course (GERM 400), students are required to write a research paper in the target language. Students certified to teach the language must achieve a 3.0 G.P.A. in their major or minor, including earning a "B" or better in their senior capstone course.

Modern Foreign Languages

2007-2008 German Program Requirements

2005-2007 German Program Requirements

2003-2005 German Program Requirements

2001-2003 German Program Requirements

German Course Descriptions

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