German Studies - CSCU Transfer Degree, AA

Program Description

The CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree in German Studies, A.A. prepares students to continue their education at any Connecticut State University (CSU) leading to a baccalaureate degree in German. It is designed to strengthen and develop skills in German expression: critical reading, writing, thinking, listening, speaking, and research through the study of language, literature, culture, and related disciplines.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:

1. Demonstrate listening proficiency in the target language at the Intermediate Low level as per the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages guidelines.
2. Demonstrate speaking proficiency in the target language at the Intermediate Low level as per the ACTFL guidelines.
3. Demonstrate reading proficiency in the target language at the Intermediate Low level as per the ACTFL guidelines.
4. Demonstrate writing proficiency in the target language at the Intermediate Low level as per the ACTFL guidelines.
5. Demonstrate analytic, interpretative and critical thinking skills in regards to language and the communication process.
6. Recognize that understanding other cultures will enrich one’s own life and result in life long learning.
7. Apply critical thinking skills to the understanding of cultural differences and similarities.

https://www.actfl.org/publications/guidelines-and-manuals/actfl-proficiency-guidelines-2012

This program is transfer focused. It is designed to prepare students with an interest in German studies to transfer to a four-year college or university at the junior-level in pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree.

With this degree students will be able to transfer to the following majors/minors:

At Central Connecticut State University:

• German B.A.

At Southern Connecticut State University:

• German B.A.
• German 7-12, B.S.
• German minor

Degree Requirements

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Students who begin German at a higher level than GERM 1011 Elementary German I will receive additional unrestricted electives.