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CHAIR: CHARLES
W. (BILL) BRIDGES
The Department of English and Foreign Languages comprises
two programs: one in English, one in Foreign Languages. Each
program offers students the opportunity to study language,
literature, composition and cultures.
Foreign Languages Program
PROGRAM COORDINATOR: Mary
E. Gutermuth
NAVIGATION: German Minor
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FACULTY: Gerling,
Koeninger, Meredith,
Policarpo, Raymond,
Rodríguez-Barberá,
Saumell-Muñoz
The study of foreign languages not only enables a person
to communicate in another language, but it also opens new
doors to different cultures. Students of languages may experience
foreign thought, literature, and heritage that enrich their
lives. Knowledge of languages provides exciting opportunities
to travel and have rewarding careers.
Professionals with competence in one or more foreign languages
are needed in agriculture, business, computer science, criminology,
education, the fine arts, government service, industry, international
business, medicine, science, and related areas. The Foreign
Languages Program prepares students for professions requiring
a foreign language as a major skill and also functions as
a service area in career preparation.
Students in Foreign Languages may receive the Bachelor of
Arts in either French or Spanish. Minors are available in
French, Spanish and German.
The Foreign Languages Program sponsors several activities
designed to enhance the language student's experience at Sam
Houston State University.
Organizations: The Foreign Languages Program
sponsors Pi Delta Phi, the national French honor society and
Sigma Delta Pi, the national Spanish honor society. Students
also may participate in the French and Spanish Clubs.
Puebla Field School: Each summer, SHSU offers
courses in the beautiful city of Puebla, Mexico. Students
may take advanced Spanish courses and courses at all levels
in such disciplines as art, business, and agriculture on the
campus of the Universidad Iberoamericana.
Scholarships: Students in languages may
apply for the Foreign Languages Scholarship and for the Mozelle
Powell Spanish Scholarship. For more information, contact
the Foreign Languages office or the Foreign Languages program
website. Information on University scholarships may be obtained
from the Office of Academic Scholarships website
or telephone (936) 294-1672.
MINOR IN FRENCH,
GERMAN, OR SPANISH
A minor in French, German, or Spanish requires a total of
23 hours of course work. These include 141, 142, 263, 264,
plus nine hours of advanced courses (six hours of which must
be taken in residence.)
Foreign Language Requirement: The 12-14 semester hour requirement
consists of four courses in one language: 141, 142, 263, and
264. These courses must be taken in sequence. No two courses
in the series may be taken concurrently without the written
approval of the Department Chair. The requirement reads “12-14
hours” to accommodate transfer students from institutions
that award only 3 hours credit for each semester of the first
year.
Placement Examination: The University offers a CLEP subject
exam in order to determine the level of a student’s
high school foreign language preparation. Credit is given
for courses which need not be taken because of adequate performance
on the examination. Inquiries should be directed to the Office
of Undergraduate Admissions.
GERMAN COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
GER 141 ELEMENTARY GERMAN.
[GERM 1411] For students who have had no previous instruction
in German. The work includes vocabulary acquisition, international
cultural components, pronunciation, drills, sentence formation,
and everyday conversation leading to proficiency. Two one-hour
language laboratory periods weekly are required. Credit 4.
GER 142 ELEMENTARY GERMAN.
[GERM 1412] A continuation of GER 141 with more speaking and
writing toward advancing proficiency. Two one-hour language
laboratory periods weekly are required. Prerequisite: Grade
of C or better in GER 141 or equivalent. Credit 4.
GER 263 GERMAN READING AND
COMPOSITION. [GERM 2311] A continuation of GER 142
with emphasis on written and oral skills. Prerequisite: Grade
of C or better in GER 142 or equivalent. Credit 3.
GER 264 GERMAN READING AND
COMPOSITION. [GERM 2312] A continuing emphasis on
fluent usage of oral and written German. Intensive study of
selected written work with the purpose of mastering midlevel
proficiency skills. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in
GER 263 or equivalent. Credit 3.
GER 333 MULTICULTURES OF AMERICA:
GERMAN. A survey course designed to increase an awareness
of Central- European culture in America with particular emphasis
on the nineteenth and the twentieth centuries. This course
may be conducted in English or German. Credit for this course
may be applied to the major or minor only with permission.
Credit 3.
GER 470 SEMINAR IN SELECTED
TOPICS IN LITERATURE, LANGUAGE OR CIVILIZATION. This
course will be an in-depth study of a selected topic by which
German majors and minors lacking specific skills may acquire
the necessary knowledge of Germanic culture and/or the ability
to speak, read, and write the German language at an advanced
level. The topic to be explored will change from semester
to semester. The course may be repeated for credit as the
content varies. Prerequisite: Advanced standing in German
or the consent of instructor. Credit 3.
GER 475 INDIVIDUAL READINGS
IN GERMAN. This course is designed for the individual
student who may need study of a particular era, genre, or
author. Enrollment in this course is restricted and approval
of such must be obtained from the Program Coordinator. The
course may be repeated for credit as content varies. Credit
3.
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