German Teaching - BA
Students will be able to engage with and cogently discuss a variety of culturally significant German-language literary, historical, artistic, filmic and musical texts and artifacts from all major periods.
They will be able to analyze and discuss these works in their various social, cultural, historical and religious/ethical contexts. Apply second language acquisition and general learning theories to create effective language learning environments and programs. Plan and deliver instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, goals, and national and state standards. Use formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and improve learner performance and improve language instruction. At the end of each of these courses, students will demonstrate German language proficiency according to the 2012 ACTFL Oral Proficiency Guidelines. In written assignments, students will analyze and engage with concepts or German-language artifacts in a coherent, thoughtful manner appropriate to their course level.