German, B.A.

Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the undergraduate program in German will:

• Demonstrate language skills (i.e., reading and listening comprehension, speaking, and writing) that aid in the communication and understanding among persons and groups of different linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Specifically, students will be able to:
• Demonstrate competent listening comprehension by responding appropriately to statements and questions made.
• Demonstrate competent speaking ability by responding appropriately and using appropriate word choices and grammar.
• Demonstrate competent reading comprehension by appropriately responding and reacting to material read, including extended authentic texts in advanced courses.
• Demonstrate competent writing ability by using correct vocabulary and grammar while producing more complex, organized documents in advanced courses.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and creative insights in the disciplined study of cultural media (such as literature and film) and linguistics. Specifically, students will be able to:
• Consistently combine knowledge of the text or topic with critical analysis and creative insights.
• Demonstrate fluency and coherence when presenting ideas in writing and in speech. Specifically, students will be able to: 
• Consistently present ideas in a coherent fashion and with a fluency in the language appropriate for the course level.