This sample program assumes that General Education requirements have been met by an Associates Degree or by the IAI Transferable Core. It also assumes that you have taken at least four semesters of language. Remember that this is a sample program only. Your individual circumstances may be different and you should consult with an advisor.

Fall

LAN 211.13: Introduction to German Literature
LAN 213.13: Intermediate German Composition
Elective
Elective
Elective

Spring

LAN 317.13: Germany Today
LAN 322.13: Survey of German Literature
German Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective

or study in Bonn, Germany

Fall

LAN 385.13
LAN 217.13: German Culture and Civ.
Elective
Elective
Elective

Spring

LAN 310.13-level
LAN 385.13: Selected Topics in German Literature or Culture (this class is repeatable when course content varies.)
Elective
Elective
Elective

120 hours total are required for the B.A. degree. You may transfer up to 66 hours from a community college. At least 42 hours of courses must be taken at the 200-level or above. Community college courses do not normally transfer above the 100-level.

German Teacher Education Major

This sample program assumes that General Education requirements have been met by an Associates Degree or by the IAI Transferable Core and that you have completed all Illinois General Education (IGE) requirements for certification. It also assumes that you have taken an introductory Psychology course and at least four semesters of language. Remember that this is a sample program only. Your individual circumstances may be different and you should consult with an advisor. Scheduling of courses is particularly tight for transfer students in teacher education. Be sure that you register as early as possible for courses. It may be to your academic and, ultimately, professional advantage to spread coursework out over four or even five semesters followed by student teaching.

Fall

C&I 210: Child Growth and Development
C&I 212: Issues in Secondary Education
LAN 211.13: Introduction to German Literature
LAN 213.13: Intermediate German Composition
EAF 228: Social Foundations or EAF 231: Intro to Philosophy of Education or EAF 235: Historical Foundations
Apply for Admission to Professional Studies
Complete Basic Skills Test

Spring

Study Abroad in Bonn, Germany

Speak with Dr. Jim van der Laan about credit possibilities, depending on your level. Possibilities could include:

LAN 322.13: Survey of German Literature
LAN 317.13: Germany Today
LAN 310.13 German Language
LAN 385.13 Topics in German Lit
LAN 300.13

Fall

LAN 319.11: Principles of Language Teaching
C&I 214: Reading in the Content Areas of Secondary Education
C&I 216 and lab C&I 216.17 (or combined 289.75 + lab. C&I 216.17)
LAN 217.13: German Culture and Civilization
LAN 385.13

Spring

LAN 320.11: Foreign Language Teaching in the Secondary Schools
LAN 321.11: Media Materials (recommended)
Student Teaching (8 hours)

120 hours, inclusive of transfer hours, must be completed for degree. Of these hours, 42 hours of courses must be taken at the 200-level or above. Community college courses do not normally transfer above the 100-level.