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| Degrees/Courses |
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| Degrees |
| Major Requirements |
A total of 33 semester hours (exclusive
of 101 and 102); 301, 302 and at least one literature
class are required for German (GN325 or GN 326). At graduation
the student must have a cumulative G.P.A. of B- (2.7)
or higher in those courses used to fulfill the major requirement.
Overseas language study is strongly recommended for all
majors. At least 18 credit hours must be taken at Aquinas
which includes courses taken while studying abroad.
German majors are required to complete the German
Language Exit Exam during their junior year.
This exam consists of four parts: grammar, writing, listening
and speaking. The German Language Exit Exam is offered
in the fall and spring semesters. Students who do not
take the exam during the scheduled time will have to pay
a fee of $50 to reschedule the exam.
Note for Education students : those seeking either
elementary or secondary Michigan teacher certification
may complete a K-12 major in German. Please contact an
Education Department advisor for details. |
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| Minor Requirements |
| A minor in German may be obtained
by completing 21 credit hours (exclusive of 101 and 102
in German); 301, 302 and one literature class are required
for the German minor. The student must have, at graduation
time, a cumulative G.P.A. of C+ (2.3) or higher in those
courses used to fulfill the minor requirement. |
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| For students seeking Teacher
Certification in German |
| The German minor is not available
to those students seeking teacher certification. GN496
(Teaching German in the Elementary and Middle School,
K-8) or GN497 (Teaching German in the Secondary School)
is required of all students seeking teacher certification
in German. These courses do not count as credit hours
toward the German major, but rather as methodology courses
for the Education Department. |
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| Courses |
| GN101 First Semester German
(4) LCM |
Introduction to listening, speaking,
reading, and writing skills, and German culture.
Prerequisite: None. |
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| GN102 Second Semester German
(4) LCM |
Continuation of listening, speaking,
reading, and writing skills. Further exposure to German
culture.
Prerequisite: GN101 or equivalent. |
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| GN201 Third Semester German
(4) LCM |
Expansion of the four language skills
and cultural knowledge at an intermediate level.
Prerequisite: GN102 or equivalent. |
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| GN202 Fourth Semester German
(4) LCM |
Further expansion of the four language
skills and cultural knowledge at an intermediate level.
Prerequisite: 201 or equivalent. |
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| GN301 Advanced Composition
and Grammar Review (4) |
German 301 is an advanced grammar
and composition course that places a stronger emphasis
on reading and written expression to enhance students'
proficiency in reading and writing. In conjunction with
improving reading skills, students will review advanced
German grammar structures in order to prepare them to
write full-length papers in German. The communicative
approach of this course stresses both oral and written
proficiency and provides students with useful idiomatic
expressions to become more effective communicators.
Prerequisite: GN202 or equivalent. |
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| GN302 Advanced German Conversation
and Culture (3) |
This course is designed to assure students’ language skills at an advanced level,
especially in spoken language, through discussion of contemporary social, cultural
and political issues in German-speaking countries. Topics include (but are
not limited to) language change and tendencies, national and personal identities,
diversity issues, foreigners, minorities, the educational system, religion,
gender issues, and the role of the European Union.
Prerequisite: GN301 or equivalent. |
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| GN303 Business German (3)
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This course is designed for German majors and minors and International Business
majors interested in learning about economic issues in a business context
in Germany. Introduction of specialized vocabulary for business, economics and
politics and concentration on various text types (e.g. business letters encountered
in specific business situations). Course emphasizes contemporary social,
economic, and political issues using authentic texts (i.e. newspapers, magazines,
video clips, Internet). Offered alternate years.
Prerequisite: GN301 or equivalent. |
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| GN309 Studies in German
Culture and Society Through Film (3) |
| Intensive study of German culture
and society through the study of representative German
films, to be determined by instructor. Credits may be
earned under different specific titles. Prerequisite:
GN 301 or equivalent. For students from other disciplines:
Instructor approval. |
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| GN310 Special Topics (Variable) |
| Variable
topics offered on an occasional basis.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval. |
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| GN325
Seminar in German Literature:17th/18th Century (3) |
An introduction to major German
literary works from the Baroque and Enlightenment to the
Classical Period in Germany . Reading , discussion and
analysis of literary works as part of their larger cultural
and socio-historical contexts. Exploration of literary
movements, genres, themes and authors. Offered alternate
years.
Prerequisite: GN301 or equivalent. |
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| GN326 Seminar in German
Literature:19th/20th Century (3) |
An introduction to major German
literary works from Romanticism, Realism, Modernism and
contemporary literature. Reading , discussion and analysis
of literary works as part of their larger cultural and
socio-historical contexts. Exploration of literary movements,
genres, themes and authors. Offered alternate years.
Prerequisite: GN301 or equivalent. |
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| GN398 Readings in German
(Variable) |
Individually-negotiated program
of readings on selected topics established by contract
between instructor and student. Contracts filed with Registrar.
Prerequisite: Approval of chairperson. |
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| GN399 Independent Project
(Variable) |
Individually-negotiated project
of defined nature established by contract between instructor
and student. Contracts filed with Registrar.
Prerequisite: Approval of chairperson. |
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| GN496
Teaching Foreign Languages in the Elemenatry and Middle
School K-8 (3) |
| This
course does not count as credit hours toward the Germabn
Major but rather as a Methodology course for the Department
of Education.
Prerequisite: GN 301 & 302 or equivalent. |
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| GN497 Teaching Foreign
Languages in the Secondary School (3) |
This course does not count
as credit hours toward the Germabn Major but rather as
a Methodology course for the Department of Education.
Prerequisite: GN 301 & 302 or equivalent. |
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| GN499 Study Abroad (Variable)
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| Prerequisite:
A German major or minor.
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