18 hours of a language may also be used as an area of concentration for elementary school teachers. Up to 8 credit hours of CLEP or Advanced Placement Examination credit will be accepted toward the 16 hour minor requirement or the 18 and 24 hour teaching endorsements. Students may apply up to 8 hours of CLEP or AP credit toward the 16 hour minor or the teaching endorsement requirements. Students who have successfully completed two years of high school German and who are allowed to waive GER 101 and 102 based on criteria other than the CLEP or AP tests may complete the 16 hour minor with 11 additional credit hours. An introduction course designed for the student with no knowledge of the German language.
Emphasis is placed on the development of listening, speaking, and writing skills.
The student is introduced to German culture and history. The course develops writing and vocabulary skills while emphasizing the speaking and understanding of conversational German. The student is expected to gain a knowledge of the customs and culture of Germany through readings in German and in translation. The continued development of the written and oral language skills learned in GER 201. The student's appreciation of German culture is enhanced through readings in German literature.