German Language Education

german language education

WHAT IS GERMAN LANGUAGE EDUCATION?

This major is part of the Education Exploration Group

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World language program students are prepared to teach German in grades 7-12. Students complete general education requirements; a 36-credit subject area major in grammar, literature, culture, and civilization relevant to their world language; and required courses in professional education.

HOW TO DECLARE:

APPLICATION REQUIRED. Applicants MUST complete 54 credits of undergraduate coursework by the end of the spring semester prior to their official admission to the program. Strong GPA and interview required. Find more information and the application here.

 

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS:

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HELPFUL INTRO COURSES:

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German language courses (elementary and intermediate) should be completed prior to the start of freshman year in order to be on track

EDCI 2100 - Power, Privilege, and Public Education (Gen Ed: CA 2 and CA 4)

UNIV 1820 - FYE Seminar (Education for Social Change)

GERM 3233 - Building Language Skills through Culture 1 (Major Requirement)

 

POSSIBLE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

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