German 102A: German Culture until 1871 or German102B: German Culture from 1871 (3
units)
Four of the following:
German 120A: Modern German Prose (3 units)
German 120B: Modern German Drama and Lyric (3 units)
German 140A: Literature from Goethe to 1900 (3 units)
German 140B: Literature before Goethe (3 units)
German 150: German Literature & Film (3 units)
German 160: Special Topics in Germanic Studies (3 units)
At least one of the following:
German 105: German Phonology (2 units)
German 110: German Morphology and Syntax (3 units)
German 160: Special Topicsin Germanic Studies (3 units)
German B.A. Learning Objectives and Outcomes
Language & Communication. Written Expression.
Develop advanced (ACTFL) skills in writing German.
Language & Communication. Reading Comprehension.
Develop advanced (ACTFL) skills in reading German.
Language & Communication. Oral Expression. Develop
advanced (ACTFL) skills in speaking German.
Language & Communication. Listening Comprehension.
Develop advanced (ACTFL) skills in understanding spoken German.
Literacy: Develop the students' ability to use
appropriate terminology in linguistic, cultural, or literary analysis.
Linguistics: Develop the students' ability to recognize
the various components that make up the German language, to understand complex
syntactical features, and to analyze and reflect on the grammar.
Cultural Knowledge: Develop the students' ability to
understand the cultural and intellectual development of German-speaking
civilizations and societies within their socio-political contexts.
Literary Analysis and Traditions: Develop the students'
knowledge of major periods, genres, authors, and movements of German-language
literature within their cultural, intellectual and socio-political contexts.
Global
Perspective and Comparisons: Develop the students' ability to relate the
German-speaking civilizations and societies to events in other countries around the world, with a
special focus on Europe and, the 20th century on the United States.
Other Requirements:
FL 100W Writing Workshop (3 units)
1 year of a second foreign language (6-10 units)
Language majors are required to have a minor. A minor in a second
language is recommended, which will simultaneously satisfy the requirement of
one year of a second language.
For more information or advising, please contact:
Sabalius, Romey German Professor,
German Advisor Clark Hall 433 408-924-4616 romey.sabalius@sjsu.edu
