German Language Education (Grades 7-12) (IB/M)
Requirements
German Language Education majors must complete the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Proficiency Development | ||
| Complete the following courses or equivalents: | ||
| GERM 1003 | Intermediate German I | 4 |
| GERM 1004 | Intermediate German II | 4 |
| GERM 3220 | German Recitation in Applied Mechanics | 1 |
| GERM 3233 | Building Language Skills Through Culture I | 3 |
| GERM 3234 | Building Language Skills Through Culture II | 3 |
| GERM 3245 | German Grammar and Etymology | 3 |
| GERM 4246 | The Finishing Touch: A Capstone in German Studies | 3 |
| Literature | ||
| Select at least 12 credits of the following literature courses or equivalents: | 12 | |
GERM 3252W | ||
GERM 3253W | ||
| Studies in 19th Century German Literature | ||
| Studies in 20th Century German Literature | ||
| Foreign Study | ||
GERM 3294 | ||
| Culture and Civilization | ||
| Select at least nine credits of the following courses or equivalents: | 9 | |
| German Culture and Civilization | ||
| Germans in Africa, Blacks in German-Speaking Countries, Colonial and Post-Colonial Perspectives | ||
| German Film and Culture | ||
| Topics in German Culture | ||
| Total Credits | 42 | |
It is strongly recommended that students complete a maximum number of courses in their major language, proactively seek out multiple opportunities to develop control of the spoken language, and pursue meaningful study abroad at the earliest feasible time.
Professional Education Requirements
German Language Education majors must also complete the following Professional Education Requirements:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDCI 3100/3100W | Multicultural Education, Equity and Social Justice | 3 |
| EDCI 3215 | Teaching World Languages to the Elementary-Age Student: Seminar and Clinic | 3 |
| EDCI 4010 | Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas | 2 |
| EDCI 4205W | Teaching World Languages to the Secondary-Age Student (7-12) | 3 |
| EDCI 4250 | Directed Student Teaching | 9 |
| EGEN 3100 | Seminar/Clinic: Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| EGEN 4100 | Seminar/Clinic: Methods of Teaching | 3 |
| EGEN 4110 | Seminar/Clinic: Analysis of Teaching | 3 |
| EPSY 3010 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EPSY 3110 | Exceptionality | 2 |
| EPSY 3125 | Classroom and Behavior Management | 3 |
| EPSY 4010 | Assessment of Learning | 2 |
| HIST 1501 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| or HIST 1502 | U.S. History Since 1877 | |
| PSYC 1100 | General Psychology I | 3 |
| Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction program | ||
| Total Credits | 45 | |
University General Education Requirements
Every student must meet a set of core requirements to earn a baccalaureate degree, in addition to those required by the student's major course of study and other requirements set by the student's school or college. For more information about these requirements, please see General Education Requirements.
Neag School of Education Degree Requirements
Students must meet a set of requirements established by the school in addition to the University's General Education requirements. For more information, see the Neag School of Education section of this catalog.