California State University, USA, Los Angeles

German, B.A.

Course Highlights

The department offers majors and minors in Asian Studies, French, German, Latin American Studies, and Spanish; a minor in African Studies, European Studies, Italian, Japanese, and Middle Eastern Studies. The French and Spanish programs offer honors in the major. All courses are taught in the target language unless otherwise indicated in the course description.

Career Opportunities

Language skills are in demand and can be used in almost any career, particularly in businesses that trade internationally Job options Jobs directly related to your degree include: Interpreter Secondary school teacher Translator Jobs where your degree would be useful include: Broadcast journalist Detective Diplomatic service officer English as a foreign language teacher International aid/development worker Logistics and distribution manager Marketing executive Patent examiner Sales executive Tour manager Remember that many employers accept applications from graduates with any degree subject, so don't restrict your thinking to the jobs listed here.

Course Overview

Majoring in an international language means studying the language, literature, and culture of the countries concerned. Knowledge of an international language deepens understanding of one's own culture and language and contributes toward a greater appreciation of other cultures. The Department of International Languages, Literatures, and Cultures' goals and objectives for our students are: I want to find another Bachelor Course Development of professional and marketable mastery of communicative skills in one or more foreign languages other than English; Appropriation of linguistic skills, transferable selectively to a wide range of practical options, including--but not limited to--mass media, higher education, travel/leisure enterprises, the performing arts, teaching, diplomacy, law enforcement, military intelligence, the space program, business/marketing, international banking, politics, the Peace Corps, etc.; Acquisition of knowledge and sensitivity one or more literary and cultural heritages/traditions other than those of English-speaking countries; Internalization of the principle of diversity as one of the cornerstones of personal, national, and international relationships, and promotion of its inherent values in the world at large; Achievement of a high degree of information literacy by accessing national and international sources, and judicious evaluation of the same for form, value, and content. The department's Multimedia Language Learning Center allows faculty and students to use technology to further the acquisition of world languages and cultural awareness. The applications of this technology enhance the department's capability to fulfill its mission in teaching and learning. Arabic, Chinese, Hebrew, Portuguese, and Russian are offered through the intermediate level depending on student demand. Greek and Latin may also be offered. International Programs Students have an opportunity to study for a year through the California State University International Programs. California State University International Program opportunities pertaining to languages taught in the department are in Canada (Quebec), Chile, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, and Taiwan. Students also have the option of studying abroad for a semester, year, or summer through the University Studies Abroad Consortium. Both these sponsoring organizations of study abroad have scholarships for interested students. See the University's study abroad adviser for more information. Approval of course equivalencies from study abroad programs must be authorized by the department prior to studying abroad and verified afterward.

Subjects

Programme Structure First-Semester German Second-Semester German Third-Semester German Fourth-Semester German Introduction to German Literature Composition and Conversation

Fees

AUD/year

Academic Entry Requirement

Academic Requirements Generally, applicants will qualify for consideration for first-time freshman admission if they meet the following requirements: Have graduated from high school, have earned a Certificate of General Education Development (GED) or have passed the California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE); Have completed with grades of C or better each of the courses in the comprehensive pattern of college preparatory subject requirements also known as the a-g pattern. Eligibility Index The eligibility index is the combination of the high school grade point average and scores on either the ACT or the SAT. Grade point averages (GPA) are based on grades earned in courses taken during the final three years of high school. Included in calculation of GPA are grades earned in all college preparatory a-g subject requirements, and bonus points for approved honors courses. Up to eight semesters of honors courses taken in the last three years of high school, including up to two approved courses taken in the tenth grade can be accepted. Each unit of A in an honors course will receive a total of 5 points; B, 4 points; and C, 3 points.

English Entry Requirement

6

Contact Details

California State University