German, B.A.

German Degree Requirements

The first four semesters of German or equivalent studies as approved by the department are prerequisite for all students majoring or minoring in language with an emphasis in German. Students with previous language experience, upon demonstration of advanced proficiency, may receive credit by examination for part or all of the following classes: GERM 1010 , GERM 1020 , GERM 2010 , GERM 2020 .

General Education Core

See General Education

Core Course Requirements 16-17 credits
Knowledge Areas Requirements 16 credits

University Requirements

Experiential Education

UNIV 1010 - EDGE Program Introduction 1 credits
UNIV 3925 - EDGE Project Proposal: [Engagement Center] 1 credits
UNIV 4925 - EDGE Program Completion: [Engagement Center] 1 credits

BA Degree – Foreign Language Requirement (16 credits or proficiency test)

All students before achieving advanced standing must satisfy these requirements. All German majors and minors have the following core courses which must be satisfied.

GERM 1010 - Beginning German I 4 credits
GERM 1020 - Beginning German II 4 credits
GERM 2010 - Intermediate German 4 credits
GERM 2020 - Intermediate Grammar & Conversation 4 credits

German Core (30 Credits)

Choose 30 credit hours beyond 2020 from the classes listed below. These must include GERM 3210 and GERM 3310 .

GERM 3020 - Phonetics & Pronunciation 3 credits
GERM 3210 - Advanced German Grammar 3 credits
GERM 3220 - Advanced Conversation & Composition 3 credits
GERM 3310 - Survey of German Literature 3 credits
GERM 3320 - Survey of German Poetry 3 credits
GERM 3520 - History of Languages 3 credits
GERM 4310 - German Literature Since 1850 3 credits
GERM 4320 - German Literature 1750-1850 3 credits
GERM 4330 - Earliest German Literature to 1750 3 credits
GERM 4640 - Major Authors & Topics 3 credits
GERM 4900 - Methods of Teaching Foreign Language in the Public Schools 3 credits

Note

GERM 3210 and GERM 3510 May be repeated once for credit in a study abroad context. GERM 4640 may also be repeated once for credit.

Requirements for Teacher Candidates

GERM 4980 - Student Teaching 2 credits

Other Electives

Free Electives as approved by the Advisor 39 credits

Total Credits, B.A. degree: 120-122

Note

No course for which a grade lower than “C-“ is received may be counted toward the credit hour requirement for any major or minor emphasis in the department. To qualify for the teaching license, students must complete the sequence of professional education courses listed by the department of teacher education. (See Professional Education Requirements for Secondary Licensure at the end of this section.) Students planning to license in German must enroll in GERM 4900 . Students may be recommended for the Utah Basic Professional Licensure within secondary education by earning the bachelor’s degree and satisfactorily completing the major/minor program. Those working toward the major may also select an appropriate minor.

Professional Education Requirements for Secondary Licensure

Please see the degree requirements for Secondary Education Licensure . Some classes required for the licensure cannot be taken until the teacher candidate has been admitted to the Teacher Education Department. Please consult your advisor or the Teacher Education Department for further instruction.