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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Study of German culture and overview of contemporary society in a Germanspeaking setting abroad.
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3.00 Credits
Missions fieldwork in a German-speaking country under the direction of a Samford faculty and on-site mission personnel. Open to all students with intermediate- mid language proficiency or higher. May also count as an upper-level major elective. Prereqs: Permission of German program director and WLAC language missions coordinator. Offered: Upon request.
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4.00 Credits
Study of intercultural communication and advanced German language proficiency as needed for business contexts. Stresses commercial vocabulary, correspondence, and documentation appropriate to a variety of professional settings. Open to any student with advanced proficiency, this very practical course may count as an upper-level elective. Required for language and world trade concentration. Prereq: At least one 4-credit 300-level class. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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4.00 Credits
In-depth study of grammar and syntactical structures aimed at improving student language skills. Utilizes a variety of methodologies including, but not limited to, composition, translation, and stylistic analysis. Prereq: Successful completion of one fourcredit, 300-level course or permission of the program director. Offered: On rotation.
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3.00 Credits
Survey of the principal figures and literary movements of Germany from its beginnings to the present day. Stresses reading of primary works, critical analysis, library research, multi-draft composition, and continued development of advanced oral and written language proficiency within a literary context. Interactive class conducted in German. Prereq: Successful completion of one 300-level course, or the equivalent, or permission of program director. Offered: On rotation.
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3.00 Credits
Study of selected German authors, literary movements, themes, or genres. Stresses reading of primary works, critical analysis, library research, multi-draft composition, and continued development of advanced oral and written language proficiency within a literary context. Interactive class conducted in German. Course(s) may be repeated for credit if topics are different. Prereq: Successful completion of at least two 4-credit, 300-level courses, preferably GER 302W and GER 315, or the equivalent, or permission of program director. Offered: On rotation.
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4.00 Credits
Study of fundamental strategies that form the infrastructure of the teaching process for certification at all levels of second-language acquisition methodology, P-12 or 7-12. Emphasis on materials and methods appropriate to the designated levels of learning while promoting awareness of the multiple facets of language learning. Capstone course for seniors seeking teacher certification that also includes preparation for exit oral and writing proficiency exams. Offered: Fall or Spring, as needed.
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4.00 Credits
Research and writing course designed to synthesize skills acquired and knowledge gained in previous coursework. Under a mentor's guidance, students develop a thesis, propose a solution to a problem, or produce and perform a creative work. Capstone course for language and literature majors that also includes literary readings and preparation for exit oral and writing proficiency exams. Course required of all first majors. Prereqs: Senior standing, successful completion of at least one 400-level literature course, and permission of program director. Offered: Fall or Spring, as needed.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Mentored, independent study in language, culture, or literature. Variable credit. May be repeated for credit if topics are different. Prereq: At least one 4-credit upper-level course or the equivalent, and permission of program director and the instructor. Offered: As needed.
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4.00 Credits
Directed student internship in an international business setting in the U.S. or abroad, mentored by Samford faculty and supervised by on-site agency personnel. Language and world trade seniors complete 160 hours of on-site work, maintain journals in the target language, and prepare for exit oral and writing proficiency exams. Prereqs: Senior standing, successful completion of GER 370W, and permission of program director. Offered: As needed.
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