Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Modern Foreign Languages - German 48 months Undergraduate Programme By James Madison University |TopUniversities

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Modern Foreign Languages - German

Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

Modern LanguagesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The department’s mission is to ensure that all graduates with a B.A. have sufficient knowledge of a modern foreign language to build fluency in that language when future personal or professional needs require it; prepare language majors for success as professionals in language-related career fields; enhance the education of non-language majors by providing them foreign language skills that complement their chosen major; teach understanding and appreciation of foreign cultures and provide basic knowledge about the literature, culture, and intellectual achievements of countries other than the U.S.; play a leading role in internationalizing the college curriculum; provide opportunities for language and cultural study abroad; support cross-listed courses for the departments of English and History as part of their major requirements, and the general education program with courses for the cluster two requirements. General Objectives All language majors are expected to acquire: Knowledge of critical thinking methods and the ability to apply them. Know-how with regard to computers, including word processing skills and the ability to use software devoted to grammar exercises, vocabulary development, literature and culture. An appreciation and affective feel for other cultures in addition to an intellectual perspective. This program mainly focuses on French concentration. This concentration covers the following core courses: German grammar and communication 1; history of German civilization; contemporary German civilization; German oral and written communication; German-English technical/commercial translation; two 400-level GER literature courses; group 1 allows four courses to be selected - contemporary German civilization (may be repeated), business German, German-English technical/commercial translation (may be repeated), any 400-level GER literature courses; and group 2 allows only one course to be selected - studies in German literature, great works (German works in translation), and Germany since 1871. Career Opportunities: Banking Criminal Justice Education Foreign Service Imports/Exports Law Management Marketing Medicine Ministry Museum work Public Relations Social work Translation

Programme overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The department’s mission is to ensure that all graduates with a B.A. have sufficient knowledge of a modern foreign language to build fluency in that language when future personal or professional needs require it; prepare language majors for success as professionals in language-related career fields; enhance the education of non-language majors by providing them foreign language skills that complement their chosen major; teach understanding and appreciation of foreign cultures and provide basic knowledge about the literature, culture, and intellectual achievements of countries other than the U.S.; play a leading role in internationalizing the college curriculum; provide opportunities for language and cultural study abroad; support cross-listed courses for the departments of English and History as part of their major requirements, and the general education program with courses for the cluster two requirements. General Objectives All language majors are expected to acquire: Knowledge of critical thinking methods and the ability to apply them. Know-how with regard to computers, including word processing skills and the ability to use software devoted to grammar exercises, vocabulary development, literature and culture. An appreciation and affective feel for other cultures in addition to an intellectual perspective. This program mainly focuses on French concentration. This concentration covers the following core courses: German grammar and communication 1; history of German civilization; contemporary German civilization; German oral and written communication; German-English technical/commercial translation; two 400-level GER literature courses; group 1 allows four courses to be selected - contemporary German civilization (may be repeated), business German, German-English technical/commercial translation (may be repeated), any 400-level GER literature courses; and group 2 allows only one course to be selected - studies in German literature, great works (German works in translation), and Germany since 1871. Career Opportunities: Banking Criminal Justice Education Foreign Service Imports/Exports Law Management Marketing Medicine Ministry Museum work Public Relations Social work Translation

Admission Requirements

6.5+
120+
81+
58+
Applicants can have the grade equivalent in the U.S. system: a 'B' average or a 3.00 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 GPA grading scale. Other English Language Requirements accepted: PBT (Paper Based TOEFL): 550.

48 Months
Jan-2000

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