German B.A.
Degree Requirements
Preparation for Major:
- German 1A: Elementary German (5 units)
- German 1B: Elementary German (5 units)
- German 25A: Intermediate German (5 units)
- German 25B: Intermediate German (5 units)
Requirements for the Major:
- German 101A: Advanced German (4 units)
- German 101B: Advanced German (4 units)
- 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
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