german: department of modern languages: ohio university
students
in german at ohio university have a number of degree options.
Students who wish to major in German with or without obtaining teacher certification earn the A.B. degree in the College of Arts and Sciences. The language major requires a minimum of 36 quarter hours in German after GER 213.
Students who have had one year or less of high school German can complete the elementary and intermediate levels during their first two years at Ohio University and then proceed to the upper level courses.
Those who have had two years or more of German generally enter at a higher level according to competency and their score on the placement examination.
After GER 213, students go on to GER 341, 342, and 343, a sequence of advanced conversation and composition courses aimed at improving language skills. At least one course in civilization (348 or 349) is required, as well as the introduction to literature sequence (GER 355, 356). The student must take at least 12 quarter hours on the 400 level (3 courses) which should include classes in both language and literature.
By participating in the Spring Quarter Study Abroad Program in Salzburg, Austria, students have the opportunity to earn 16 hours of German credit in one quarter.
Advising Checklist of courses required for the German major
Students interested in teaching in the public schools may complete teacher certification requirements as A.B. candidates in the College of Arts and Sciences, or they may fulfill the requirements for a B.S. in education with a comprehensive program in modern foreign language. Although a quarter abroad is not required for language majors, it is highly recommended in order to improve language skills and to provide a broader cultural experience.
Information on the language major with teacher certification
With careful planning students can major in more than one language or major in a modern language along with another field, such as English, Journalism, social work, economics, political science, history, business administration, computer science, or psychology. Knowledge of one or more languages can form the basis for an interesting career and greatly enhance possibilities for entering and advancing in a wide variety of occupations.
Students in any field, regardless of College, can minor in German by taking 24 hours beyond GER 213 (the last course in the second year language series). There are no specific course requirements for the minor, although the usual prerequisites and course sequences should be followed. The student may choose from courses in language, literature, and culture depending on his or her interests. To declare a minor, students need to go to their college office and fill out the proper paper work. Students can request an advisor for the minor by going to the College of Arts and Sciences, first floor of Wilson Hall.
Advising Checklist of courses required for the German minor
Many students have a strong interest in German, choose to major in a different discipline in a college other than Arts & Sciences. This often means that students wishing to get a double major have to complete two different sets of core requirements. For these students, the certificate is an option. Students who complete the requirements for a language major in the Department of Modern Languages but who choose not to earn a double degree receive a certificate of major. The designation "Certificate of Major in German" can be listed on the student's resume, and the certificate itself can be photocopied and included in job application packets and graduate school applications.