Minor in German
About This Program
The Minor in German provides foundational academic preparation for students to develop linguistic and intercultural competence through the study of German and the cultures of the German-speaking world. The minor program includes language and culture courses at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels and is designed to maximize the success of both language learners and heritage speakers of German. Language skills enable students to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds, both personally and professionally. The minor program enhances students career prospects in areas requiring advanced use of German such as government, international relations, business, education, media communications, and health, legal, and social services.
Competencies
- Upon completion, students will demonstrate proficiency in listening, reading, speaking, and writing German (communication skills, critical thinking skills).
- Upon completion, students will demonstrate intercultural knowledge and competence in the cultures of the German-speaking world (social responsibility, global competence, critical thinking skills).
- Upon completion, students will demonstrate an understanding of course content knowledge as it pertains to German (e.g., language, culture, literature, linguistics, and area/international studies) (disciplinary knowledge, critical thinking skills).
Curriculum
| GERM 1442 | BEGINNING GERMAN II | 4 |
| GERM 2313 | INTERMEDIATE GERMAN I | 3 |
| GERM 2314 | INTERMEDIATE GERMAN II | 3 |
| Select 9 hours in GERM at the 3000/4000 level (excluding GERM 3311 and GERM 3345) | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 19 | |
Advising Resources
First time in college students will be advised by the AUEC.
New transfer students should email modladvisor@uta.edu before enrolling in classes at UTA.
Students with previous experience in one of the languages offered at UTA, must take a Placement Test. For more information, contact MODL Testing at modltesting@uta.edu or call 817-272-4605.
Location:
230 Hammond Hall
Email:
modladvisor@uta.edu
Phone:
817-272-3161