Guten Tag! German at UNC

The German emphases at UNC stress acquisition of four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Classes at all levels are performance-oriented, geared toward proficiency in the language and conducted in German. Students also develop skills in critical thinking as they acquire familiarity with German-language literature and civilization. The program’s extracurricular activities encourage cultural awareness while developing leadership and organizational and promotional abilities.

German liberal arts majors may choose to pursue graduate study in German or, having combined their language study with other fields such as business, political science, international trade and relations, history, fine arts and others, can become involved in careers in international business, world affairs, social work or the arts.

Completion of the German teaching major qualifies the student for State of Colorado licensure to teach German in the secondary school and for graduate study in German. Training includes development of pedagogical and organizational skills expected in the German teaching profession.

Degree Programs — Descriptions from the 2007-2008 Catalog

• Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages — German Liberal Arts Emphasis
• Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages — German Secondary Teaching Emphasis
• Minor in German

Four Year Plans for Students with an Emphasis in German

• German Liberal Arts — Four Year Plan (.pdf file — 16K)
• German Secondary Education — Four Year Plan (.pdf file — 20K)

German Faculty

• Pete Kastner
• Ann Keller-Lally
• Melitta Wagner-Heaston

Links

• German Club
• English as a Germanic Language
• Other Links