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    Mar 29, 2024  
2011-2012 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2011-2012 Undergraduate Bulletin [Archived Bulletin]

German Major


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Major Programs

Students are encouraged to take MODL 1010: The Language Phenomenon, or 1020: Language and Society, and, in certain cases, 1030: Language as Literature, early in their careers. If possible, students should declare their major as sophomores. Such a time frame allows for adequate discussion with advisors, and appropriate course and study abroad planning.

Students without a specific career objective are encouraged to complement their language major with a second major and to discuss possible objectives with a member of the department. In the past, students have chosen to double major in such fields as anthropology, biology, communication studies, global studies, management and economics, mathematics, political science, and psychology. The LEAD program offers opportunities for internships and for exploring both work and community service. Those seeking teaching licensure are encouraged to discuss their career plans with a member of the department as soon as possible.

Language Placement Exam

All 1st year, transfer and returning students are required to take the placement exam before registering for their first Hamline German, French or Spanish language class. (There is currently no placement test for Chinese; incoming students should e-mail Professor Hellen Yin for Chinese placement advice.)

*The test takes 10-25 minutes on average.
*Test results are available on-line within a few minutes of taking the exam.
*The test results indicate clearly which appropriate level students should register for, including 1st (1110), 2nd (1120), 3rd (3210) and 4th (3220) semester language level. Scores higher than 4th semester should register for an Advanced Composition, Conversation or Reading course. See Modern Languages Department webpages for course descriptions.

For more information and to access the test, visit www.hamline.edu/languageplacement.

Major Requirements


(Note: Courses in language study through the minimum level required for the major, GERM 3220, are counted toward breadth of study.)

A German major consists of nine courses as follows:

  • Eight courses in German beyond GERM 3220, including GERM 5900 and GERM 5910.

      One of the following:

Note


Courses taken abroad may be substituted for some of the eight required German courses.

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