Objectives
The language major is designed to enable the student to perfect his/her fluency in the language and to acquire an in-depth knowledge of the civilization and literature that are manifestations of that language.
The major is a flexible one that has proven to be excellent preparation for students who pursue careers in most professions or continue their education in graduate, business, law and medical schools.
Requirements for German
33 credit hours of course work are required in one language at the 300- and 400-levels. For all majors these required courses include 301 and 302.
Note that students who are qualified may by-pass Elementary (101-102) and Intermediate (201-202) courses in their chosen language. By-passed courses will be included on The Citadel transcript as if they had been completed at The Citadel on a Pass/Fail basis.
Requirements for K-12 Teaching Certification in German
33 total credit hours in German to include 3 credit hours in GERM (Theory and Practice of Foreign-Language Teaching). For all MLNG majors these required courses include 301 and 302.
Education Requirements EDUC 101, 202, 206, 306, 312 and 401 (18 credit hours) along with 12 credit hours in 2nd semester senior year for the “teaching internship.”
Note that students who are qualified may by-pass Elementary (101-102) and Intermediate (201-202) courses in their chosen language. By-passed courses will be included on The Citadel transcript as if they had been completed at The Citadel on a Pass/Fail basis.