Read the sections describing general education and CLAS requirements. Refer especially to the Majors and Minors in the College section.
GERMAN
THE MAJOR: Course work in German prepares stu-dents for careers in teaching, the arts and literature, busi-ness, journalism, the legal profession and government service. German graduates will play an active role in an increasingly international world community and in a rapidly changing world market.
They will also be able to take full advantage of the vast German language resources on the Internet. Students should do interdisciplinary work in such areas as history and film.
The major consists of
HONORS: Students should read the general CLAS honors section and consult the department honors coor-dinator about requirements for honors, high honors or highest honors.
THE MINOR: Students need at least 15 credits, con-sisting ofnine hours of advanced (3000-4000 level work) and two electives (6 hours). At least one 4000 level course should be taken. One course in English can count toward the minor and may be taken concurrently with the basic language sequence. No more than six hours may be trans-fer credits and no more than three credits may be inde-pendent study (GEW 4905).
A new minor in medieval and early modern studies focuses on medieval and early modern European culture and its influences on the modern world. Students acquire historical perspectives that can contribute to current discussions about ethnicity and nationality, colonialism, technologies and their effects, gender and sexuality and the characteristics of historical and fictional narratives. At least half of the 18 credit hours must be taken at the 3-4000 level, with at least one three credit-hour, 4000-level course. An additional requirement is completion of a 2000-level course (3 hours) in a foreign language. A list of courses and additional information is available from contact Dr. Will Hasty, Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies, 254 Dauer, 392-2101.
OVERSEAS STUDY: The department recommends summer programs in Mannheim, Innsbruck and Moscow and/or the UF junior/senior year program at the Univer-sity of Bonn.
GENERAL EDUCATION: The department offers a broad range of general education courses in language, literature and culture. While many of these courses require a good working knowledge of German or Russian, stu-dents interested in fulfilling the general education re-quirement should take courses taught in English.
COURSES: Students without prior German should take the GER 1120 (4 credits), GER 1121 (3 credits) and GER 1122 (3 credits) sequence The 10 credits fulfill the college’s language requirement.
Students with previous training in one of the languages should take a placement test.
Entering freshman with SAT II scores in German should consult the Schedule of Courses, this catalog under Academic Advising or the department for appropri-ate sequence.
Students with a three or above in a German AP exam or four or above on the IB exam will find UF course equivalents listed in the Academic Advising section of the catalog. Consult a department adviser for information on the appropriate course sequence.
NOTE: Read the Academic
Advising section of this catalog regarding the Gordon Rule communication
and computation requirement. Many general education courses qualify; check
the schedule of courses. Six gen-eral education credits must be international/diversity
(I).
| FRESHMAN YEAR | |
| Semester 1 - Fall | Credits |
| Composition (GE) | 3 |
| GER 1120 Beginning German I* | 4 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences (GE) | 3 |
| Physical & Biological Science (GE) | 3 |
|
|
13 |
| Semester 2 - Spring | Credits |
| GER 1121 Beginning German 2 | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE) | 3 |
| Electives (or work on a 2nd major) | 6 |
| Composition (GE-C) | 3 |
|
|
15 |
Critical Tracking Criteria:
• Complete GER 1120 or its equivalent by the end of semester 2
| SOPHOMORE YEAR | |
| Semester 3 - Fall | Credits |
| GER 1122 Beginning German 3 | 3 |
| GET 2000 or 2001 German Culture
and Civilization (GE-H,I) |
3 |
| Physical & Biological Science (GE) | 3 |
| Physical or Biological Science Lab | 1 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences (GE) | 3 |
| Elective (or work on a 2nd major) | 3 |
|
|
16 |
Critical Tracking Criteria:
• Complete GER 1122 or its equivalent by the end of semester 3.
| Semester 4 - Spring | Credits |
| GER 2200 Intermediate German I | 3 |
| 3000 Or 4000 level GET course (GE-H) | 3 |
| Physical & Biological Science (GE) | 3 |
| Mathematical Science (GE) | 3 |
| Elective (or work on a 2nd major) | 3 |
|
|
15 |
Critical Tracking Criteria:
• 2.0 cumulative UF GPA
• Complete GER 1122 or its equivalent by the end of semester 4
• GPA of 2.5 or better in German studies courses.
| JUNIOR YEAR | |
| Semester 5 - Fall | Credits |
| GER 2201 Intermediate German II | 3 |
| GEW 3100 Survey of German Lit. I (GE-H, I) | 3 |
| GEW 3234 Intro. to Reading German Texts | 3 |
| Physical & Biological Science (GE) | 3 |
| Elective (or work on a 2nd major) | 3 |
|
|
15 |
Critical Tracking Criteria:
• Complete tracking criteria for semesters 1-4
• Complete GER 2200 by end of semester 5
• GPA of 2.5 or better in German Studies
| Semester 6 - Spring | Credits |
| German 3401 or 3402 Advanced German | 3 |
| GEW 3101 Survey of German Lit. II (GE-H) | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Science (GE) | 3 |
| Electives (or work on a 2nd major) | 6 |
|
|
15 |
| SENIOR YEAR | |
| Semester 7 - Fall | Credits |
| GER 3401 or 3402 Advanced German | 3 |
| A 4000-level course in German Studies | 3 |
| Electives (3000-level or above, not in major) (or work on a 2nd major) | 10 |
|
|
16 |
| Semester 8 - Spring | Credits |
| Two 4000-level courses in German Studies | 6 |
| Electives (3000-level or above, not in major) (or work on a 2nd major) | 9 |
|
|
15 |
| * SAT II, AP or IB scores can indicate an advanced course for students
with
prior study |
THE MAJOR: This major prepares students for a va-riety of careers, including international law, business, advertising and finance, foreign service, tourism, teaching and educational exchange, and advanced degree work in the humanities or social sciences. Completed alone or in combination with a second major, the concentration in Russian provides students with interpretive and analyti-cal skills essential for performing effectively in today’s global environment.
Successful completion of the program includes a range of courses in Russian language, literature and cul-ture as well as optional overseas study in Moscow. The program will give students the tools needed to interact with Russians, to understand Russian-language media on the level of everyday communication and to pursue their language-learning goals independently, beyond the walls of the classroom.
A student majoring in Russian needs a minimum of 30 credit hours (10 courses) of Russian. Up to 15 3-4000 level credits can be transferred from another institution. Nine credits can be earned in RUS 2200 and any combi-nation of two RUT courses (with the exception of RUT 2100). The remaining credits should be from 3-4000 level RUS/RUW courses. Students who, upon entering the program, place out of RUS 2200 and 3240 (without transfer credits) will be permitted to take up to 12 credits of RUT courses toward the major. No more than three credits can be earned in independent study (RUW 4905).
Students must apply in writing to the CLAS advis-ing office and should consult as soon as possible the undergraduate coordinator for Russian studies.
THE MINOR: To qualify for a minor, students need a minimum of 15 credit hours (5 courses) of Russian. Up to six credits can be transferred from another institution. Six credits can be earned in RUS 2200 and any one of the RUT courses (with the exception of RUT 2100). The remaining credits should be from RUS/RUW courses on the 3000 and 4000 level. Students who, upon entering the program, place out of RUS 2200 and RUS 3240 (without transfer credits) can take up to nine credits of RUT courses toward the minor. No more than three credits can be earned in independent study (RUW 4905).
Students who intend to minor in Russian must apply in writing to the CLAS advising office and should con-sult as soon as possible the undergraduate coordinator for Russian Studies.
HONORS: An honors candidate must attain a 3.5 GPA in the junior/senior years and a 3.5 GPA in Russian. For high or highest honors, students must obtain the recommendation of two GSLL faculty members and complete an honors project. The project is based on inde-pendent research supervised by a faculty director. Appli-cation should be made to the undergraduate adviser at least two semesters before graduation.
COURSES: Required foundation courses for the ma-jor and the minor include completion of the beginning Russian language sequence (RUS 1120, 1121, 1122 or RUS 1130, 1131). Consult the undergraduate coordinator each semester.
NOTE: Read the
Academic Advising section of this catalog regarding the Gordon Rule communication
and computation requirement. Many general education courses qualify; check
the schedule of courses. Six gen-eral education credits must be international/diversity
(I).
| FRESHMAN YEAR | |
| Semester 1 - Fall | Credits |
| Composition (GE) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE) | 3 |
| Physical & Biological Science (GE) | 3 |
| RUS 1120 Beginning Russian 1* Or RUS 1130 Inten-sive Beginning Russian 1 | 4-5 |
| Physical & Biological Sciences Lab (GE) | 1 |
|
|
14-15 |
| Semester 2 - Spring | Credits |
| Mathematics (GE) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE) | 3 |
| Physical & Biological Science (GE) | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Science (GE) | 3 |
| RUS 1121 Beginning Russian 2 Or RUS 1131 Intensive Beginning Russian 2 | 3-5 |
|
|
15-17 |
Critical Tracking Criteria:
• Complete Russian 1 by the end of semester 2
| SOPHOMORE YEAR | |
| Semester 3 - Fall | Credits |
| RUT 2500 or 2501 Russian Cultural
Heritage (GE-H,I) |
3 |
| RUS 1122 Beginning Russian 3 (GE-H,I) | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE) | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Science (GE) | 3 |
| Electives | 3-4 |
|
|
15-16 |
Critical Tracking Criteria:
• Complete Russian 2 by the end of semester 3
| Semester 4 - Spring | Credits |
| RUS 2200 Intermediate Russian | 3 |
| RUS 3000-level or above | 3 |
| RUT 3000-level or above | 3 |
| Humanities (GE) | 3 |
| Physical & Biological Sciences (GE) | 3 |
|
|
15 |
Critical Tracking Criteria:
• 2.0 cumulative UF GPA
• Complete Russian 3 by the end of semester 4
• GPA of 2.5 or better in tracking courses listed as critical tracking
criteria in semesters 1-4
| JUNIOR YEAR | |
| Semester 5 - Fall | Credits |
| RUS 3000-level or above | 3 |
| RUW 3000-level or above | 3 |
| Physical & Biological Sciences (GE) | 3 |
| Electives (3000 level or above, not in major) | 6 |
|
|
15 |
Critical Tracking Criteria:
• Complete tracking criteria for semesters 1-4
• Complete RUS 2200 or RUS 1130, 1131 by end of semester 5
• GPA of 2.5 or better in courses listed as critical track-ing criteria
in semesters 1-4
| Semester 6 - Spring | Credits |
| 2 RUW courses 3000-level (or above) | 6 |
| Social & Behavioral Science (GE) | 3 |
| Composition | 3 |
| Elective (3000-level or above, not in major) | 3 |
|
|
15 |
| SENIOR YEAR | |
| Semester 7 - Fall | Credits |
| RUW 3000-level or above | 3 |
| RUS 3000-level or above | 3 |
| Electives (3000-level or above, not in major) | 9 |
|
|
15 |
| Semester 8 - Spring | Credits |
| RUW 3000-level or above | 3 |
| RUS 4905 Honors Thesis
(optional in place of elective) |
3 |
| Electives | 9 |
|
|
15 |
* Students with prior study in Russian may be able to begin with a more
advanced class.