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Program checklist · B.A. in Languages and Cultures - German Concentration

B.A. in Languages and Cultures - German Concentration

West Chester University of Pennsylvania · West Chester, PA

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Program
Award
B.A. in Languages and Cultures - German Concentration
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Total credits (published)
120
Credits (computed from items)
104-140
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
216764
CourseShelf checklist
CK_216764_4ef9ec7c
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 1

general education · 0 items

    Academic Foundations

    6 items
    1. First Year Experience requirement
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    2. English Composition requirement
      Not resolved to a course
      6-7
    3. Mathematics requirement
      Not resolved to a course
      3-4
    4. Interdisciplinary requirement
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    5. Diverse Communities requirement
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    6. Ethics requirement
      Not resolved to a course
      3

    Distributed Disciplinary Foundations

    4 items
    1. Science requirement
      Not resolved to a course
      6-8
    2. Behavioral & Social Science requirement
      Not resolved to a course
      6
    3. Humanities requirement
      Not resolved to a course
      6
    4. Arts requirement
      Not resolved to a course
      3

    ADDITIONAL BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS

    0 items

      University Requirements

      2 items
      1. Writing Emphasis requirement
        Not resolved to a course
        9
      2. Speaking Emphasis requirement
        Not resolved to a course
        9

      Degree Requirements

      1 item
      1. Capstone requirement
        Not resolved to a course
        1-15

      MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

      major core · 0 items

        Major Language Courses 2

        major core · 0 items

          Tier 1: Language Skills

          3 items
          1. GER 102
            3
          2. GER 201
            3
          3. GER 202
            3

          Tier 2: Proficiency

          2 items
          1. GER 303
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          2. GER 302
            3

          Tier 3: Competency Content

          1 item
          1. Select one course from each of the following groups:
            Not resolved to a course
            9

          Literary Analysis

          3 items
          1. GER 322
            3
          2. GER 350
            3
          3. GER 351
            3

          Cultural Analysis

          4 items
          1. GER 322
            3
          2. GER 326
            3
          3. GER 350
            3
          4. GER 351
            3

          Language and Linguistics

          2 items
          1. GER 310
            3
          2. GER 325
            3

          Tier 4

          7 items
          1. Select at least one course in cultural, film, or literary studies:
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          2. GER 404
            3
          3. GER 405
            3
          4. GER 410
            3
          5. GER 411
            3
          6. GER 413
            3
          7. LAN 425
            3-18

          Second Language

          1 item
          1. Demonstration of proficiency in a second language through the Intermediate II level, by placement testing or coursework through 202 (credit by examination and/or CLEP permitted).
            Not resolved to a course
            3-12

          Connections: Common to all languages

          2 items
          1. LAN 327
            Introduction to Linguistics for Language
            As published: “Introduction to Linguistics for Language 3”
            3
          2. LNC 368
            3

          Immersion Experience 4

          1 item
          1. Immersion study and/or internship work experience is an essential component of the B.A.L.C. curriculum. Languages and cultures are inextricably entwined.The goal of the immersion experience, which is a requirement of graduation, is to enable students to apply linguistic and cultural knowledge in an authentic social context, and for them to experience the challenges and the gratification of living in another culture.
            Not resolved to a course
            3-12

          Capstone Requirement

          5 items
          1. Select one of the following courses not already completed for the Tier 4 requirement:
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          2. GER 404
            German Artists as Social Conscience
            As published: “German Artists as Social Conscience 5”
            3
          3. GER 405
            A Survey of German Film
            As published: “A Survey of German Film 5”
            3
          4. GER 410
            Independent Studies in Language and Literature
            As published: “Independent Studies in Language and Literature 5”
            3
          5. GER 413
            Impact Of Holocaust On Lit And Film
            As published: “Impact Of Holocaust On Lit And Film 5”
            3

          Electives

          electives · 0 items

            The number of hours available depends on the student's level of second language proficiency. The student may choose to apply some of these to additional advanced courses in the major area or to continue second or third language study.

            major core · 0 items

              Accelerated B.A. in Languages and Cultures - German Concentration to M.A. in Languages and Cultures - German Concentration Program

              concentration · 11 items
              1. GER 500
                3
              2. GER 501
                3
              3. GER 504
                3
              4. GER 505
                3
              5. GER 516
                3
              6. GER 518
                3
              7. GER 522
                3
              8. GER 525
                3
              9. GER 526
                3
              10. GER 550
                3
              11. LAN 525
                3-12

              Maximum Accelerated Credits Allowed

              0 items
                Source. West Chester University of Pennsylvania, catalog 2026-2027 — https://catalog.wcupa.edu/undergraduate/arts-humanities/languages-cultures/languages-cultures-ba-german-concentration/. Captured page pages/0347.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.