In addition, there are approximately 40 locations around the world where French is used either diplomatically or as a second language. Understanding French can open vast treasures of literature, history, philosophy, music, art, and other areas of a large and varied culture. Students planning to major in German at a four-year institution should follow the Black Hawk College Associate in Arts Curriculum. The completion of the course of study outlined will satisfy graduation requirements of Black Hawk College. Since four-year institutions may require specific courses for a German major, students should consult with the Counseling Office at Black Hawk College for additional information.
Students taking German learn to read, listen, speak, and write the German language.
Conversations and texts cover a great variety of everyday situations and different cultural aspects. German study includes the use of a basic text, a workbook, a reader, a laboratory manual and computer assisted instruction. Speaking and listening skills are developed through practice in class and with audio and video tapes and software. Language training can give a student a mastery of English grammar and an understanding of another culture, as well as meet a requirement of many bachelor's degree and advance degree programs. Students who learn a second language and combine it with a major or minor in a field with employment prospects will find themselves very competitive in the job market.