BA    German: Linguistics Emphasis (35–55 hours*)

Major requirements

1. See the general information section.

2. At least 18 hours of upper-division major credit must be taken in residence at BYU.

3. Complete one of the following Level 1 course options (may be waived with equivalent experience):
   Either Germ 101, 102
   Or Germ 103.

   Complete the following Level 2 courses (may be waived with equivalent experience):

   Germ 201, 202.

   Complete 3 hours of one of the following:

   Germ 211R, 311R, or equivalent.

   Complete the following Level 3 courses:

   Germ 310, 330, 343.

   Complete one of the following Level 3 course options:

   Either Germ 320, 321

   Or Germ 322.

   Complete the following or other approved advanced writing course:

   Germ 340.

   Complete the following:

   Germ 450, 460, 497R.

   Note: Germ 497R must be a topic related to advanced German linguistics.

   Complete 8 additional hours of pro-seminars and/or courses numbered 341 or higher, 5 hours of which must be approved linguistics courses such as phonetic spectroscopy, dialectology, Middle High German, or Old Saxon.

   Master a reading list of masterworks (provided in the portfolio) either in conjunction with course work or independently.

   Final German proficiency examination: complete the following during one of the last two semesters before graduation (not offered spring or summer):

   Germ 400R (1 hour required).

   Note: A capstone paper will be required.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.

Expected Learning Outcomes

BA    German: Literature Emphasis (36–55 hours*)

Major requirements

1. See the general information section.

2. At least 18 hours of upper-division major credit must be taken in residence at BYU.

3. Complete one of the following Level 1 course options (may be waived with equivalent experience):
   Either Germ 101, 102
   Or Germ 103.

   Complete the following Level 2 courses (may be waived with equivalent experience):

   Germ 201, 202.

   Complete 3 hours of one of the following:

   Germ 211R, 311R, or equivalent.

   Complete the following Level 3 courses:

   Germ 310, 330, 343.

   Complete one of the following Level 3 course options:

   Either Germ 320, 321

   Or Germ 322.

   Complete the following or other approved advanced writing course:

   Germ 340.

   Complete the following:

   Germ 450.

   Complete 14 additional hours of pro-seminars and/or courses numbered 341 or higher. Of these, 11 hours must be approved literature or culture courses such as advanced literature seminars, advanced critical theory, German film, and other courses related to culture, theory, and literary scholarship.

   Master a reading list of masterworks (provided in the portfolio) either in conjunction with course work or independently.

   Final German proficiency examination: complete the following during one of the last two semesters before graduation (not offered spring or summer):

   Germ 400R (1 hour required).

   Note: A capstone paper will be required.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.

Expected Learning Outcomes

BA    German Teaching (80–104 hours*, including licensure hours)

Major Requirements

1. See the general information section.

2. At least 18 hours of upper-division major credit must be taken in residence at BYU.

3. Complete an approved teaching minor (approximately 16–21 hours).

4. Declare the major at the Humanities Advisement Center and contact the German teaching major advisor to complete a German proficiency examination. A minimum initial rating of Intermediate–Mid is recommended.

5. Complete one of the following Level 1 course options (may be waived with equivalent experience):
   Either Germ 101, 102
   Or Germ 103.

   Complete the following Level 2 courses (may be waived with equivalent experience):

   Germ 201, 202.

   Complete 3 hours of one of the following:

   Germ 211R, 311R, or equivalent.

   Complete the following Level 3 courses:

   Germ 310, 330, 343, 377 and 378 (fall only).

   Note: Fingerprinting and FBI clearance must be completed before enrolling in Germ 377. Germ 377 must be taken concurrently with Germ 378 fall semester and prior to student teaching; however, Germ 377 and 378 may be waived for students who have taken a methods course for another language.

   Complete one of the following Level 3 course options:

   Either Germ 320, 321

   Or Germ 322.

   Complete the following or other approved advanced writing course:

   Germ 340.

   Complete the following:

   Germ 450.

   Complete 14 additional hours of pro-seminars and/or courses numbered 341 or higher.

   Master a reading list of masterworks (provided in the portfolio) either in conjunction with course work or independently.

   Complete a senior capstone paper.

   Final German proficiency examination: complete the following during one of the last two semesters before graduation (not offered spring or summer). A minimum proficiency rating of Advanced-Low is required:

   Germ 400R (1 hour required).

   Complete the Professional Education Component:

   1. Complete the following:
      CPSE 402.
      IP&T 286.
      Sc Ed 276R, 350, 353, 379.

      Complete 12 hours from one of the following:

      Sc Ed 476R, 496R.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.

Expected Learning Outcomes