Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

German (B.A.)


Istvan Gombocz, Ph.D., Program Coordinator
Slagle Hall 306
(605) 677-5357
languages@usd.edu
www.usd.edu/languages

FACULTY:

Professor:

Istvan Gombocz, Ph.D. Eighteenth-Century German Studies; Austrian/Central European Studies.

MAJOR:

German

The program in German in the Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics provides instruction and advising in German language, literature, and culture at the elementary, intermediate, and advanced levels to the benefit of students with a variety of curricular and career goals. In cooperation with other departments of the College of Arts and Sciences, with the School of Education of the University of South Dakota, with language departments at other regental institutions, as well as with our partner universities abroad, we are committed to training professionals with a firm command of the German language and with a broad, interdisciplinary background in German culture (including history, literature, and contemporary civilization). Through advising, mentoring, and in cooperation with our international exchange partners, we are dedicated to developing an intercultural awareness in our student population.

A major in German offers a comprehensive survey of German language, literature, and contemporary civilization. Supported by the extensive holdings in German in our University Library and by the ample audio-visual materials available on the Internet, a major in German can be a rewarding interdisciplinary program of study. It will prepare you for a range of careers, including teaching, business, public service, foreign service, graduate school, and academia.
 

SCHOLARSHIPS

  • The Erwin Behrendt Memorial Scholarship.

This scholarship shall be awarded annually to deserving undergraduate students majoring in German. Recipients must:

  a. Be classified as Junior, or Senior majors of German;
  b. Have completed at last two years of college German, or its equivalent;
  c. Have demonstrated a serious intention to pursue further work in German;
  d. Maintain at least a 3.0 (B) average in German courses.

Primary consideration will be given to academic achievement with economic need as a secondary factor.

  • The Edward and Helen Greene Modern Languages and Linguistics Travel Fund

This scholarship provides financial assistance to students of modern languages participating in our exchange programs abroad. Candidates shall have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B).

36 Major Hours, 120 Degree Hours

Students in this major must also complete requirements for a degree in the College of Arts & Sciences .

Recommended Additional Course Work


Our majors are encouraged to take a class in History with a strong German component (such as HIST 448: Nazi Germany 3cr). In addition, they are encouraged to spend at least a semester at one of our exchange partner universities abroad. Credit and grades earned at our partner universities will count toward fulfilling the requirements set for the Major.

Note:


Students with a broad background in German may earn credit by examination for introductory and intermediate level courses. Contact the Department for details.

Recommended Additional Course Work


Our majors are encouraged to take a class in History with a strong German component (such as HIST 448: Nazi Germany). In addition, they are encouraged to spend at least a semester at one of our exchange partner universities abroad. Credit and grades earned at our partner universities will count toward fulfilling the requirements set for the major.

Secondary Education/German Teacher (B.A.)


See German (B.A.) with Secondary Education Certification  for program requirements for degree along with the appropriate certification courses.

Students must have a CGPA of 2.7 to co-register for EDFN 338  and SEED 296  and to be admitted to Teacher Education.

Four-Year Program Guides and Costs


USD encourages students to take 15 credits per semester or 30 credits within the year in order to graduate in 4 years. To help students complete their academic degree program in four years, we provide a sample academic plan. Please work with your academic advisor to confirm your plan.