German Studies Minor

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Communicate in German at the novice-high to intermediate-low level based on the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2012, or at the A.2 to B.1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
2. Comprehend day-to-day oral discourse produced by native speakers of German.
3. Explain major historical, intellectual, and artistic movements which have influenced German-speaking cultures in the 20th and 21st centuries.
4. Analyze the main ideas of various cultural phenomena in German speaking countries, such as literature, art, music, film and popular media.
5. Appreciate the linguistic, ethnic, racial, religious, cultural and social diversity within German countries and communities.

Minor Requirements (24 Units)