Bachelor degrees in German Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the German language and related dialects as used in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, neighboring European countries containing German-speaking minorities, and elsewhere. Includes instruction in German philology; Old, Middle, and High German; Plattdeutsch and other regional dialects; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings.
Studying German at Augustana isn't just about communicating well in a foreign language; it's about feeling at home in a different place. Students learn the history and culture of the German-speaking countries of Europe as well as their language literature. Our special relationship with the University of Passau-located in a medieval town on the banks of the Danube-offers our students extraordinary opportunities for overseas study....
The B.A. degree requires completion of a 202 or 300-level foreign language course. Only three hours of foreign language are required if the student places at the 202 level or above; as many as 14 hours may be required if the student has less proficiency.
Language Majors
The department offers a major in German, and Spanish. For the major the requirements are a minimum of 24 hours in courses above the 100 level, and approval by the foreign language...
The history faculty believes that students should view history as a study of human contributions from all parts of the world. For history majors, a curriculum is planned to provide an opportunity for more detailed study of human civilizations in Europe, the Americas, and the non-Western world. While some history majors prepare themselves to teach in secondary schools, junior colleges, or colleges, many other careers are open to students who have become...
German is a major world language that is spoken in Austria, Germany, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland. In the European Union it is the principal business language, second only to English. Knowledge of the German language and of the German-speaking cultures gives students access to positions in international business, government and communications as well as careers in education, music, theater, and the arts.
German majors at Elmhurst learn to use German to narrate in connected discourse, understand most details on a variety of topics, comprehend substantive texts in selected fields, write about a significant number of topics with a high degree of accuracy, and function appropriately in the culture.
Requirements for the Major The German major consists of seven courses (28 hours) beginning at the 300-level, chosen from among the following areas:
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