Addresses drugs and drug use from psychological, behavioral, pharmacological, historical, legal and clinical perspectives - while examining the effects of drug use on personal health and social functioning.
Prerequisites:
none
Goal Areas:
GE-05
The purpose of this course is for teacher candidates to engage in self-reflection to deeply explore their intersectional identity. Furthermore, teacher candidates will examine historic and ongoing systemic inequities in education. Finally, teacher candidates will analyze the implications of systemic oppression on pedagogy, curriculum, communication, relationships, and learning in classrooms.
Prerequisites:
none
Goal Areas:
GE-11, GE-7A
Diverse Cultures:
Gold
Prerequisites to the Major
Major is 44 credits The elementary cycle (GER 101, GER 102) does not count toward Major Common Core or Restricted Electives. Prerequisites for the major are General Education courses (GER 101 and GER 102) OR other proof of proficiency. GER 201 and GER 202 Intermediate language proficiency OR other proof of proficiency count towards the major.
A review of German structure and its application to reading, conversation, and composition. Prereq: GER 102 or equivalent
Prerequisites:
GER 102 or equivalent
Goal Areas:
GE-08
Prereq: GER 201 or equivalent
Prerequisites:
GER 201 or equivalent
Goal Areas:
GE-08
Major Common Core
Language - Choose 1 - 4 Credit(s).
Topics will vary and course may be repeated for credit. Language topics include pronunciation and intonation, advanced grammar, etc. The focus is on advanced oral or written communication. Prereq: Two years of university level German or equivalent.
Prerequisites:
Two years of university level German or equivalent.
Literature - Choose 1 - 8 Credit(s).
Discussion and analysis of major themes and movements based on selected readings from representative authors from the German-speaking world. Prereq: completion of 202 or equivalent
Prerequisites:
Completion of GER 202 or equivalent
Topics vary and course may be repeated if a different topic/genre is the focus. Major writers from German speaking countries. Genres include novel, poetry, theatre, short story, etc. Prereq: completion of readings 302 or equivalent
Prerequisites:
Completion of readings GER 302 or equivalent
This course explores a wide range of cultural topics such as race, gender, human rights, social conflict, mythology, imaginary worlds, etc. Topics vary every semester and will be explored from a global perspective involving at least 4 cultures (e.g. Dakota, German, Francophone, Scandinavian, Hispanic, Lusophone, etc.). The course is taught in English and exposes students to international and diverse points of view that prepare them to be global citizens.
Prerequisites:
none
Goal Areas:
GE-06, GE-08
Diverse Cultures:
Purple
Civilization - Choose 1 - 4 Credit(s).
Major cultural and historical aspects of German from ancient times to the present. Prereq: completion of 202 or equivalent
Prerequisites:
Completion of GER 202 or equivalent
Composition & Conversation - Choose 4 Credit(s).
Intensive practice in speaking and writing for students who have completed the intermediate sequence or equivalent. Prereq: completion of 202 or equivalent
Prerequisites:
completion of GER 202 or equivalent.
Methods - Choose 5 Credit(s).
Designed to prepare teaching candidates and others interested in language teaching to teach a modern world language to K-12 students. Focuses on introduction to theory and practice of modern language teaching, including lessons in listening, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary, and culture. Includes assessment, program design, lesson planning, and use of technology. Practical application of the material will be carried out through a clinical field experience. Prereq: Students must demonstrate sufficient language competence in the target language so as to be able to teach courses exclusively in the target language. See content faculty for evaluation.
Prerequisites:
Students must demonstrate sufficient language competence in the target language so as to be able to teach courses exclusively in the target language. See content faculty for evaluation.
Major Restricted Electives
Electives - Choose 1 - 17 Credit(s). If a student earns more than minimum required credits in Major Common Core, required Major Restricted Elective credits are reduced by the same amount.
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Prerequisites:
none
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Prerequisites:
as appropriate for level of project
Topics will vary and course may be repeated for credit. Language topics include pronunciation and intonation, advanced grammar, etc. The focus is on advanced oral or written communication. Prereq: Two years of university level German or equivalent.
Prerequisites:
Two years of university level German or equivalent.
Discussion and analysis of major themes and movements based on selected readings from representative authors from the German-speaking world. Prereq: completion of 202 or equivalent
Prerequisites:
Completion of GER 202 or equivalent
Major cultural and historical aspects of German from ancient times to the present. Prereq: completion of 202 or equivalent
Prerequisites:
Completion of GER 202 or equivalent
Study for credit must be approved by the department prior to departure. Prereq: Intermediate Sequence
Prerequisites:
Intermediate Sequence
Topics vary and course may be repeated if a different topic/genre is the focus. Major writers from German speaking countries. Genres include novel, poetry, theatre, short story, etc. Prereq: completion of readings 302 or equivalent
Prerequisites:
Completion of readings GER 302 or equivalent
The course deals with the complex cultural traditions and political histories of German-speaking countries in Central Europe, such as the metropolis Berlin, the Holocaust, minority voices. Topics vary and the course may be repeated if a different topic is the focus. Fall, Spring
Prerequisites:
none
Topics may vary. Course may be repeated for credit. Discussion and analysis of German phonetics and syntax and historical linguistics, for example. Prereq: completion of at least one 300 level German course.
Prerequisites:
Completion of a least one 300 level German course.
The course explores 20th and 21st century German film in historical, social, cultural contexts and events. Topics may be a survey, or concentration on Weimar Cinema, New German Cinema, East German Cinema, transnational cinema. Topics vary. Course may be repeated.
Prerequisites:
none
An individual project by German majors or minors that demonstrates the ability to focus on a specific topic or question in-depth in the field of German culture and literature studies. Approval required by a designated advisor in the German program.
Prerequisites:
GER 340, GER 341, GER 342, GER 343, GER 441. Student has to be admitted as a German major or minor and of senior standing.
Study for credit must be arranged by contract prior to departure. Prereq: Experience appropriate for level of credit.
Prerequisites:
Experience appropriate for level of credit
Prereq: Experience appropriate to project.
Prerequisites:
Experience appropriate to project
Prereq: As appropriate for level of project.
Prerequisites:
As appropriate for level of project
Other Graduation Requirements
See the K-12 Teaching Programs section of the catalog for required professional education (30 credits) and for a list of required professional education courses. KSP 220W, which is part of this course group, will also count toward Required General Education. All students seeking a teaching license must meet and maintain the requirements to be admitted into professional education.
Policies
GPA Policy. A grade of "C-" or better must be earned for major or minor credit.
P/N Grading Policy. Courses for a major or minor must be taken for a letter grade.
Required Minor. Any minor is required.
Proficiency Policies. Students who wish to receive credit by examination may take tests to have their proficiency evaluated. Students may not take a proficiency test for a course in which they are enrolled. The department reserves the right to deny admission to courses for those students whom a faculty member determines to have mastered the material already.
Fulfilling BA Language Requirement. Students who wish to validate the BA Language requirement for previous study in French, German, Spanish, Swedish or Norwegian may do so by taking a credit by exam (see above section). Students do not meet the BA language requirement merely because they have taken two years of high school language.
Residency Requirement. Transfer credits will be applied only if they are the equivalent of work offered by the Department of Philosophy, Languages & Cultures for the major or minor in that language. In addition, a minimum of work must be taken at Minnesota State University, Mankato as follows:
Major: a minimum of three upper division courses other than Independent or Individual Study, for a total of at least 8 credits. At least two of these courses must be at the 400 level.
Minor: a minimum of two upper division courses other than Independent or Individual Study, for a total of at least six credits.
Degree Bachelor of Science
Major Credits 70
Total Credits 120
Locations Mankato
Career Cluster Education and Training
Accreditation
CAEP
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
This program satisfies licensure-to-practice standards for Minnesota and may satisfy standards for other states or US territories.
