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2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog This is not the most recent catalog version; be sure you are viewing the appropriate catalog year.
K-12 German Language and Literature Major
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This major was revised on February 14, 2019, to correct an error. FLAN 411 and FLAN 412 were removed from the Professional Secondary Education Sequence.
Depending on initial placement, students may need to take up to 16 additional credit hours of 100- and 200-level classes in the language before they can begin courses required in the major. Students with prior language study or knowledge will be placed at an appropriate level in consultation with an advising coordinator.
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Department Information:
World Languages - College of Arts & Sciences Advisor Information:
Contact department for advisor information. Teacher Certification:
Successful completion of this major, in the context of other program and NCATE requirements, qualifies the student for recommendation for the Michigan Department of Education K-12 Provisional Certificate in German, certification code FB. Initial Teacher Preparation Program Admission:
In order to pursue the sequence of courses necessary to complete eligibility for recommendation for certification, one must apply for and be admitted to the teacher preparation program. Admission requirements are common for all teacher preparation programs, except that certain special education programs have additional requirements. Admission to the teacher preparation program is not automatic. Only those persons who have formally applied are considered for admission. Not all persons who apply become eligible for admission. Teaching majors and minors are unofficial until program admission. Students pursuing teacher certification should follow the catalog that exists at the time of program admission. It is important that students apply to the teacher preparation program as soon as they have earned 56 credit hours. Admission Criteria: - Completion of 56 credit hours
- Appropriate cumulative GPA. One of:
- An overall EMU GPA of 2.5 or higher based on a minimum of 12 credit hours taken at EMU. An EMU GPA of 2.5 or higher in your major, based on at least one course in your major. The Elementary Education Major is comprehensive, therefore, the elementary major GPA is based on the cumulative of liberal arts curriculum and content course work.
- Transferred 56 credits with a cumulative 3.0 GPA from all previous institutions.
- A grade of “C” or higher (if taken) in the following courses: (or ), , , one lab science, and all professional education courses (If special education, ).
- Official Test Scores showing competency in each of the following areas: mathematics, reading and writing. Scores are accepted from the Professional Readiness Exam (PRE), Basic Skills Test (no longer offered), ACT, or Michigan Merit Exam (MME). The following scores are acceptable:
- Mathematics: PRE pass, Basic Skills pass, ACT mathematics 22 or higher, or MME mathematics 1116 or higher.
- Writing: PRE pass, Basic Skills pass, ACT combined English/writing 24 or higher, or MME writing 1129 or higher.
- Reading: PRE pass, Basic Skills pass, ACT reading 22 or higher, or MME reading 1108 or higher.
- ICHAT criminal background check and Statement of Civil/Criminal Convictions. If you answered yes to any of the civil/criminal conviction questions on the application, you will need to provide:
- A copy of the Judgment of Sentence, or Registrar of Actions, or Certification of Conviction. A written explanation of the offense(s).
- Application of students with civil/criminal convictions will be carefully reviewed and may take longer to process.
- Meet academic, social, moral, and financial obligations as a member of the EMU community.
General Education Requirements:
For specific General Education requirements, click . Major Requirements: 30 hours
K-12 Foreign Language Methods Core: 12 hours
Professional K-12 Education Sequence: 40 hours
Additional Requirements:
As a condition of graduation, students must also meet the following criteria: - Pass language-specific MTTC Exam (Exams: #23/French, #24/German, #28/Spanish, #100/Japanese)
- Achieve state and nationally-accepted ratings on the ACTFL OPI or OPIc (Minimum Ratings: Intermediate High for Japanese, Advanced Low for French, German, and Spanish)
- Complete ACTFL CAEP Assessments
- Assessment 2: Civilization, Cultures, Literature and Language
- Assessment 7: Linguistics and Language
- Must complete the majority of their student teaching in their language
- In order to meet NCATE standards, candidates who:
- Major in a language shall complete more than half of their student teaching contact hours in that language.
- Double major in a language and in another content area shall complete a portion of the student teaching experience in that language.
- Double major in two languages shall student teach in each language.
Minor Requirement:
This major requires a minor. For a list of available minors, please see or contact your major advisor. Program Total:
Students must earn a minimum total of 124 credits at the 100-level or above. Beginning in Fall 2022, all baccalaureate degree programs for all undergraduates (regardless of catalog year) will require a minimum of 120 credit hours for completion. Critical Graduation Information:
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