German (GER) Graduate Course Descriptions
GER 518. Ethnic and Social Minorities in German-Speaking Countries.
Study of ethnic minorities in German-speaking countries. 3 credits DEMAND.
GER 554. Teaching German in the Secondary School.
Taken concurrently with student teaching. Application of language learning principles in secondary schools. Selection and presentation of daily and unit lessons. Critique based on the theories discussed in FORL 453/553. B.S. capstone course; cannot be used as an elective in B.A. program. Prereq.: FORL 453/553, demonstrated oral proficiency at or near level required for licensure. 2 credits F, S.
GER 556. Teaching German in the Elementary School.
Application of language learning principles to elementary school instruction. Development/selection of materials and practice in presenting them. B. S. capstone course; cannot be used as an elective in B.A. program. Prereq.: FORL 455/555, demonstrated oral proficiency at or near level required for licensure. 2 credits DEMAND.
GER 560. Study Abroad.
Required capstone course for participants in study abroad program. Requires study abroad during a semester, a thesis and public presentation of arguments made in the thesis. Topics determined in consultation with study abroad director. Prereq.: study abroad enrollment. 3 credits S.
GER 561. Internship.
Use of linguistic ability in a work setting in the U.S. or in a German-speaking country. Combines learning with an internship experience. Completion of an internship report under guidance of instructor. May substitute for 457. Arranged. Prereq.: permission of instructor/adviser. 2 credits
GER 571. Business German.
Legal system; business administration; job market; banking, manufacturing, and service industries; real estate. Prereq.: 302, or permission of instructor. 2-4 credits DEMAND.
