Minor in German K-12 Teaching

Program Learning Outcomes

(a) demonstrate understanding of the major linguistic features of the target language (i.e., phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics) and describe the structure, function, and meaning of target language discourse;
(b) explain rules for word and sentence formation (e.g., verbal system, agreement, use of pronouns) and provide examples;
(c) identify and explain pragmatic and sociolinguistic features (e.g., politeness, formal/informal address) of the target discourse and identify features for creating coherence and discourse in extended spoken and written texts;
(d) demonstrate listening comprehension to understand short conventional narrative and descriptive texts, such as descriptions of persons, places, and things; and narrations about past, present, and future events;
(e) in paragraph-length discourse, narrate and describe in the major time frames with some control of aspect;
(f) handle the linguistic challenges presented by a complication or unexpected turn of events appropriately within the context of a situation;
(g) deliver oral presentations extemporaneously on familiar literary and cultural topics and those of personal interest, using a variety of strategies to tailor the presentation to the needs of their audience;
(h) understand conventional written narrative and descriptive texts, such as descriptions of persons, places, and things and narrations about past, present, and future events;
(i) write narratives, descriptions, and summaries on topics of general interest in all major time frames with good control of aspect;
(j) demonstrate understanding of language as an essential element of culture;
(k) demonstrate knowledge of cultural perspectives as reflected in daily living patterns and societal structures, including geography, history, religious, and political systems, literature, fine arts, media, and a variety of cultural products;
(l) connect perspectives to the products and practices of a culture as a way to compare the target culture to their own or to compare a series of cultures;
(m) interpret and synthesize ideas from literary and other cultural texts that represent defining works in the target cultures;
(n) identify themes, authors, historical style, and text types in a variety of media that the cultures deem important to understanding their traditions;
(o) provide opportunities for students to connect to the target language and culture through a variety of means, including technology, as a key component of their classroom practice;
(p) exhibit ease, originality, and flexibility in applying language acquisition theories to instructional practice, using a wide variety of strategies to meet the linguistic needs of their students at various developmental levels;
(q) tailor language use to studentsꞌ developing proficiency levels and use a variety of strategies to help students understand oral and written input;
(r) use the target language to the maximum extent in the classroom at all levels of instruction;
(s) demonstrate an understanding of the national and state standards for foreign language learning to make instructional decisions;
(t) understand how to integrate interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication in instruction;
(u) design authentic and standards-based performance assessments using the three modes of communication to measure student progress in communicative and cultural competencies;
(v) design a content-based curriculum which integrates content from other subject areas into instruction;
(w) achieve Intermediate High in German on the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview.

A student must receive a grade of C or better in all the courses required for this minor and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

GRMN 101	Elementary German I	3
GRMN 102D	Elementary German II	3
GRMN 201D	Intermediate German I	3
GRMN 202D	Intermediate German II	3
Take two of the following:		6
GRMN 301	Studies in German Language, Media, and Culture I
GRMN 302	Studies in German Language, Media, and Culture II
GRMN 303	German Through Cinema
GRMN 304	German in Cultural Context
Take two additional GRMN classes (at least 6 credits). At least one of these courses must be taught in German.		6
EDM 410	Methods: K-12 Modern Language	4
Achieve Intermediate High on the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview.
Total Credits		28

1. Prior to approval for student teaching placement, students are required to achieve Intermediate High on the ACTFL proficiency scale as determined through an official Oral Proficiency Interview administered by Language Testing International. Student teaching is also required for certification. It is not listed here because it forms part of the major program.