German

Susanne Baackmann, Ortega Hall 349C
theodor@unm.edu

Katrin Schroeter, Ortega Hall 347C
katja@unm.edu

Jason Wilby, Ortega Hall 311
jwilby@unm.edu

College of Arts and Sciences and German Major Undergraduate Admission Requirements

A minimum of 26 credit hours; 23 credit hours must be in courses acceptable toward graduation.

A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 on all work.

Transfer students must have a 2.00 transfer GPA.
Continuing UNM students must have a 2.00 institutional GPA.

Demonstrated academic achievement by satisfying the following:

Completion of the University Writing and Speaking Core.
Completion of the University Mathematics Core.
Completion of the University Foreign Language Core.

Completion of German major admission course work with a grade of "C" or better:

GRMN 102.

Undergraduate Program

Undergraduate Advisor
Susanne Baackmann, Ortega Hall 349C
theodor@unm.edu

Major Study Requirements

30 credit hours of course work, to include the following: GRMN 301, 302, 307, 405 and two of the following: 305, 308, 401. GRMN 380, *410, *470, or 481 taken at the German Summer School may substitute for either 301 or 302, but not both. The remaining credit hours may be selected from GRMN courses above 300. Six of these credit hours may consist of approved German Studies courses in other programs. No more than 18 credit hours may be earned in courses offered at the German Summer School.

Second Language Option

Two years, or the equivalent, of college level work in another foreign language. 27 credit hours of course work, to include the following: GRMN 301, 302, 307, and two of the following: 305, 308, 370, 401 and 405. GRMN *410 or *470 taken at the German Summer School may substitute for either 301 or 302, but not both. The remaining credit hours may be selected from GRMN courses above 300. Three of these credit hours may consist of approved German Studies courses in other programs. No more than 15 credit hours may be earned in courses offered at the German Summer School.

Second Major Option

Students who present two majors (German and another field) are required to complete 24 credit hours of course work in German, to include the following: GRMN 301, 302, 307, 405 and two of the following: 305, 308, 401. GRMN 380, *410, *470, or 481 taken at the German Summer School may substitute for either 301 or 302, but not both. The remaining credit hours may be selected from GRMN courses above 300. Three of these credit hours may consist of approved German Studies courses in other programs.

No more than 12 credit hours may be earned in courses offered at the German Summer School.

Minor Study Requirements

Fifteen credit hours of course work above 300, including 301, 302.

Lower-Division German

All beginning students should enroll in Basic German (101 or 175), which provides a foundation in reading, writing, listening and speaking for all subsequent courses. All students who have never taken a German course at UNM must take a placement exam to determine the adequate course level. Heritage speakers are strongly advised not to enroll in lower-division language courses.

Graduate Program

Graduate Advisor
Katrin Schroeter, Ortega Hall 347C
katja@unm.edu

Degree Offered

Master of Arts in German Studies (M.A.)

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in German Studies provides an interdisciplinary foundation designed to prepare students for work in pertinent fields including secondary school teaching, translation work, and also for entrance to doctoral programs in German. A background in German equivalent to that of an undergraduate major is required for entering candidates. M.A. candidates may choose between two plans: under Plan I, they are required to complete 24 credit hours of course work plus 6 thesis credit hours; under Plan II, they are required to complete 32 credit hours of course work without thesis. The comprehensive exams involve a more extensive written component for Plan II. Core requirements include a theory course (3 credit hours) and a Professional Development Colloquium (MLNG 501) (1 credit hour). Teaching assistants are also required to enroll in a Teaching Practicum (MLNG 500) during their first semester of teaching. M.A. candidates must demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English or German through a four-semester sequence of course work, a proficiency examination, or proof of equivalent knowledge acquired elsewhere.

Contact the graduate advisor or the department for specific information.

Courses Offered at the German Summer School Only

German Summer School Office
Ortega Hall 229A, 277-7367
schule@unm.edu

The German Summer School is a total-immersion 4-1/2-week program allowing students to gain near-native fluency or to advance an entire level. The curriculum includes undergraduate and graduate courses, as well as supplementary pedagogy workshops (not a full M.A. in teaching) for teachers of German. Language proficiency certification administered by the Goethe-Institut is also available. Summer School courses count toward the undergraduate German major and the M.A. in German Studies. For the undergraduate major, at least 12 credit hours of the required course work must be completed on the University of New Mexico main campus. For more information contact the Summer School office or visit the FLL Web site.

Courses offered only at the German Summer School are identified with (GSS) at the end of the course description.

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