Academic Program

A Minor in German is available for all degree programs.

1. A minimum of 30 graded hours in German to be selected from the following:

GERM 101, 102, 103		1st Year German (12)
GERM 201, 202, 203		2nd Year German (12)
GERM 207		Seminar, Conversation (3)
GERM 210		Selected Topics (3)
GERM 310		Selected Topics (3)
GERM 333		Aural and Reading Comprehension (3)
GERM 334		German Composition and Con (3)
GERM 341		German Culture and Civilization (3)
GERM 344		Introduction to German Literature (3)
GERM 346		The Nobel Legacy (3)
GERM 348		German Film (3)
GERM 405		Reading and Conference (1-6)
GERM 410		Selected Topics (1-6)

Oral Proficiency Exam

Upon prior approval by the German program, up to 5 hours of the required 30 hours may be selected from correlative courses such as HIST 437 "History of Modern Germany", or ED 421 "Second Language Acquisition Strategies" provided they are not being applied to another minor.

Students who are seeking a minor in either German or Spanish must attempt the Oral Proficiency Exam at least two quarters prior to graduation, e. g., students graduating in June should test by the end of Fall Quarter. The exam is given by arrangement. It is the student's responsibility to contact the appropriate faculty member to set up the exam.

The Oral Proficiency Exam follows the recommendations of the American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). In order to demonstrate proficiency for the German or Spanish minor, students must achieve a rating of Intermediate-High on the ACTFL scale. At this level students should be able to create with the language, ask and answer questions, follow courtesy requirements, and be intelligible to native speakers not accustomed to dealing with foreigners. In addition, students should be able to participate fully in casual conversations, express facts, give instructions, describe, report, and provide narration about current, past, and future events.
 

2. A grade of "C-" or better for each course counting toward the completion of the minor.

3. Students having returned from a recognized study abroad program will have their transcript evaluated. Any appropriate course in language, culture and literature will be counted toward the minor.

4. A minimum of 10 hours counting toward the minor must be completed at Eastern and must include at least one upper division course in literature or culture where the emphasis is on reading and writing German (e.g., GERM 341 or 344).

5. A minimum score of Intermediate-High on the Oral Proficiency Exam.