The major in Foreign Languages has four concentrations—French and Francophone Studies, German, Japanese, and Spanish—and leads to either the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree.
Minors are offered in French, German, Spanish, and Japanese. Courses in Arabic, Chinese,
Hebrew, Italian, Kurdish, Latin, Portuguese, and Russian are available.
For complete curriculum details, click on the REQUIREMENTS button to the right.
Interdisciplinary minors coordinated through the Department of World Languages, Literatures,
and Cultures include Classical Studies, Early Modern European Studies, Latin American
Studies, Linguistic Studies, and Portuguese Studies.
Students in German can study abroad for a semester or a full year at Johannes-Gutenberg
Universität.
Students wishing to teach in elementary and secondary schools need to seek licensure
in a foreign language. This requires the equivalent of a major in that language (Spanish,
French, or German); FL4500 Introduction to Teaching a Foreign Language; and a minor
in Education.
Graduate students may pursue a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T).
Professional Licensure Disclosure
The Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) College of Education’s teacher licensure preparation programs are accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and are eligible for accreditation by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in German with teacher licensure programs at MTSU are designed to meet the licensure requirements set by the Tennessee Department of Education. Students should be aware that licensure requirements vary from state to state and are subject to change. MTSU has not made a determination whether a specific program will meet all of the requirements of another US state or territory. MTSU recommends that students who plan to seek licensure outside the state of Tennessee contact the appropriate licensing agency and discuss their plans with their advisor. To obtain current information about each state’s and territory’s licensure requirements and any additional regulations, students should consult the US Department of Education’s website for state contacts at https://www2.ed.gov/about/contacts/state/index.html.
Graduates of MTSU teacher education programs certified to teach in Tennessee are eligible for certification reciprocity in many states. Reciprocity is not an automatic or complete transfer of certification, thus individuals should consult the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) site at https://www.tn.gov/education/licensing.html and the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) site at https://www.nasdtec.net/page/Interstate as well as the US Department of Education state contacts site for information about any additional state requirements.
German
GERM 1010 - Elementary German I
3 credit hours
A foundation course in reading, writing, speaking, and aural comprehension.
GERM 1020 - Elementary German II
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: GERM 1010 or advanced placement.
GERM 1040 - Intensive Elementary German
6 credit hours
A foundation course in reading, writing, speaking, and aural comprehension. GERM 1040 counts as combined credit for GERM 1010 and GERM 1020.
GERM 2010 - Intermediate German I
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: GERM 1020 or advanced placement.
GERM 2020 - Intermediate German II
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: GERM 2010 or advanced placement.
GERM 3000 - Group Conversational German
1 credit hour
Prerequisites: GERM 1010 and GERM 1020 or permission of instructor. One hour per week of experiences students may expect to encounter in a German-speaking community. Graded Pass/Fail depending on attendance, participation, and progress. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 hours credit.
GERM 3010 - Advanced Composition and Conversation
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: GERM 2020 or advanced placement.
GERM 3010 - Advanced Composition and Conversation
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: GERM 2020 or advanced placement.
GERM 3020 - Advanced Composition and Conversation
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: GERM 2020 or advanced placement.
GERM 3020 - Advanced Composition and Conversation
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: GERM 2020 or advanced placement.
GERM 3025 - German Literature for Children and Young Adults
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: GERM 3010 or GERM 3020 or permission of instructor. Explores literature written in German to be read to a young audience or by a young readership.
GERM 3025 - German Literature for Children and Young Adults
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: GERM 3010 or GERM 3020 or permission of instructor. Explores literature written in German to be read to a young audience or by a young readership.
GERM 3030 - Business German
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: GERM 3010 or GERM 3020 or permission of instructor. A foundation course offering linguistic skills necessary to conduct business in German settings.
GERM 3030 - Business German
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: GERM 3010 or GERM 3020 or permission of instructor. A foundation course offering linguistic skills necessary to conduct business in German settings.
GERM 3040 - Intensive Conversational German
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: GERM 2010 or equivalent.
GERM 3040 - Intensive Conversational German
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: GERM 2010 or equivalent.
GERM 3050 - Survey of German Culture
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: GERM 2020 or permission of instructor. Covers the history of German culture through the eighteenth century. (GERM 3060 deals with the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.)
GERM 3050 - Survey of German Culture
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: GERM 2020 or permission of instructor. Covers the history of German culture through the eighteenth century. (GERM 3060 deals with the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.)
GERM 3060 - Survey of German Culture
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: GERM 2020 or permission of instructor. Deals with the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. (GERM 3050 covers the history of German culture through the eighteenth century.)
GERM 3060 - Survey of German Culture
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: GERM 2020 or permission of instructor. Deals with the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. (GERM 3050 covers the history of German culture through the eighteenth century.)
GERM 3070 - Applied German
3 credit hours
Substitutes for GERM 2020. Deals with specialized vocabularies (e.g., business, electronics, economics, music). Extensive readings in the student's area of specialization and practical experience in drafting letters, outlines, reports, etc.
GERM 3070 - Applied German
3 credit hours
Substitutes for GERM 2020. Deals with specialized vocabularies (e.g., business, electronics, economics, music). Extensive readings in the student's area of specialization and practical experience in drafting letters, outlines, reports, etc.
GERM 3080 - Introduction to German Literary Studies
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: GERM 3010 or GERM 3020. A foundation course emphasizing concepts and vocabulary fundamental to the study of German literature, techniques of literary analysis, and practice in literary analysis and research; preparation for 4000-level courses.
GERM 3080 - Introduction to German Literary Studies
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: GERM 3010 or GERM 3020. A foundation course emphasizing concepts and vocabulary fundamental to the study of German literature, techniques of literary analysis, and practice in literary analysis and research; preparation for 4000-level courses.
GERM 3910 - Study Abroad
12 credit hours
Prerequisites: GERM 2020 or equivalent with B average or higher; declared major or minor in German; approval of department. Semester enrolled at Johannes Gutenberg Universitat, Fachbereich der angewandten Sprachwissenschaften, in Germersheim, Germany, studying German language, literature, and culture. May be repeated once.
GERM 3910 - Study Abroad
12 credit hours
Prerequisites: GERM 2020 or equivalent with B average or higher; declared major or minor in German; approval of department. Semester enrolled at Johannes Gutenberg Universitat, Fachbereich der angewandten Sprachwissenschaften, in Germersheim, Germany, studying German language, literature, and culture. May be repeated once.
GERM 3970 - Cooperative Education
3 credit hours
Provides students with opportunities for on-the-job training in conjunction with on-campus academic experiences. Students participate in professional growth seminars. Requirements of the department must be completed to receive credit.
GERM 3970 - Cooperative Education
3 credit hours
Provides students with opportunities for on-the-job training in conjunction with on-campus academic experiences. Students participate in professional growth seminars. Requirements of the department must be completed to receive credit.
GERM 3980 - Cooperative Education
3 credit hours
Provides students with opportunities for on-the-job training in conjunction with on-campus academic experiences. Students participate in professional growth seminars. Requirements of the department must be completed to receive credit.
GERM 3980 - Cooperative Education
3 credit hours
Provides students with opportunities for on-the-job training in conjunction with on-campus academic experiences. Students participate in professional growth seminars. Requirements of the department must be completed to receive credit.
GERM 4000 - Senior Workshop
1 credit hour
Prerequisite: One 4000-level GERM course or permission of instructor. Explores career options for world language majors in the German concentration and focuses on professional development. Should be taken during the last semester of study.
GERM 4000 - Senior Workshop
1 credit hour
Prerequisite: One 4000-level GERM course or permission of instructor. Explores career options for world language majors in the German concentration and focuses on professional development. Should be taken during the last semester of study.
GERM 4010 - Topics in German Literature and Culture
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: GERM 3010 and GERM 3020. Topics will vary; may be repeated with different topic.
GERM 4010 - Topics in German Literature and Culture
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: GERM 3010 and GERM 3020. Topics will vary; may be repeated with different topic.
GERM 4020 - German Literature: 1725-1880
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: 6 hours German beyond intermediate level or permission of instructor.
GERM 4020 - German Literature: 1725-1880
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: 6 hours German beyond intermediate level or permission of instructor.
GERM 4030 - German Literature: 1880 to Present
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: 6 hours German beyond intermediate level or permission of instructor.
GERM 4030 - German Literature: 1880 to Present
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: 6 hours German beyond intermediate level or permission of instructor.
GERM 4900 - Directed Study in German Literature and Culture
1 to 6 credit hours
Prerequisites: 15 hours of German or permission of instructor. Individualized intensive reading in primary and secondary sources relating to a specific topic in German literature or culture. Arrangements must be made with instructor prior to registration.
GERM 4900 - Directed Study in German Literature and Culture
1 to 6 credit hours
Prerequisites: 15 hours of German or permission of instructor. Individualized intensive reading in primary and secondary sources relating to a specific topic in German literature or culture. Arrangements must be made with instructor prior to registration.
GERM 4990 - German for Reading Knowledge
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: Admission to the College of Graduate Studies or permission of the instructor. For graduate students seeking proficiency in reading German for research purposes. Open to undergraduates seeking to prepare for graduate study. Will not count toward a major or minor in German.
GERM 4990 - German for Reading Knowledge
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: Admission to the College of Graduate Studies or permission of the instructor. For graduate students seeking proficiency in reading German for research purposes. Open to undergraduates seeking to prepare for graduate study. Will not count toward a major or minor in German.
Year or Semester At Johannes Gutenberg Universität (Germersheim)
History of the Program
Since 1988 the German Section has conducted an exchange program with the Germersheim
branch of Johannes-Gutenberg Universität, which specializes in the study of foreign
languages and the training of language teachers, interpreters and translators. Currently,
we are authorized to send four students to Germersheim for the entire academic year,
or the equivalent. (Two students who paricipate for only one semester count as only
one of the four avaliable positions.)
Eligibility
Any full-time MTSU student who can demonstrate proficiency in the German language
equivalent to the successful completion of German 2020, and who has an overall GPA
of 3.0, is eligible to apply. Participants are selected by the German faculty from
eligible applicants on the basis of their command of German and their overall academic
achievement. In general, students pursuing a major in German are given preference
over those minoring in the language; students minoring in German are given perference
over all other applicants. Others should notice, however, that applicants who are
majoring or minoring in German seldom claim all available positions.
Course Credit, Fees, and Expenses
A participating student enrolls in German 390 (12 hours credit per semester) and pays
MTSU fees as a full-time student. Since the students remains officially enrolled at
MTSU, eligibility for financial aid is not affected and the loss of credit often associated
with transfer credit are avoided. Johannes-Gutenberg Universität does not collect
fees from MTSU exchange students but does charge rent (currently ca. $180 per month)
for housing in one of the new dormitories. The student is reponsible for travel to
and from Germersheim and living expenses incurred while in Germany. While enrolled,
the student attends regular classes in Germersheim.
How to Apply
The applicants should complete an application form and submit to Dr. Michael Rice, along with an essay of no fewer than 300 words in
German explaining why he or she wishes to study in Germany.
On Being Accepted in the Program
Although the MTSU German faculty selects MTSU participants, you will need to collect
the following to for transmission to Germersheim:
- a photocopy of your high school diploma;
- an MTSU student transcript
- four passport photos (photocopies are acceptable)
- curriculum vitae in German (just a listing of where studied what, and the dates)
The above items should be taken to Dr. Michael Rice who will help you fill out Germersheim's
"Antrag auf Zulassung zum Studium".
Interested students should contact:
Dr. Michael Rice
Office: BDA 324
MTSU Box 79
Telephone: 904-8591
E-Mail: mrice@mtsu.edu
The KIIS program
Please visit the official website at www.kiis.org.
