German May be elected as a departmental concentration program Prerequisites to Concentration. German 101, 102, 231, 232, or the equivalent. Concentration Program. Required are (1) 30 credits in German beyond German 232, and (2) six credits in cognate areas. Courses in German must include 325 or 326; two 300-level courses selected from 381, 382, 383, 384, 385, and RC 321; 425 or 426 or the equivalent; two 400-level German courses selected from 414, 430, 450-459, and 499; and at least four additional advanced German courses. A minimum of 15 of the required 30 credits must be taken either in residence or through a study abroad program affiliated with the University of Michigan. The cognate requirement may be met by selecting advanced courses from related disciplines such as English, ancient or modern languages and literatures, linguistics, history, history of art, music, philosophy, or political science. Equivalent courses taken elsewhere may be taken in lieu of these, as allowed by the College and with the permission of the concentration advisor. Honors Concentration. In meeting the requirements stated above (30 credits in German, six credits in cognates), students admitted to the Honors concentration must include German 491 and 492 (Honors proseminar and thesis). Completion of preliminary work with distinction is a prerequisite to acceptance in the Honors concentration in German. Admission is granted to qualified students as of the second term of the sophomore year. For further information, consult Professor Rast at 764-8018. Teaching Certificate. To secure departmental recommendation for a teaching major, students should elect at least three additional credits of senior or advanced work (usually either German 425 or 426) beyond the required concentration courses. To meet the requirements for a teaching minor in German, students should complete German 325 or 326, any two courses selected from among German 381, 382, 383, 384, 385, and eight additional credits of senior work (German 425, 426 and 531 are particularly recommended). All teaching certificate candidates should consult Professor Robert Kyes and Professor Hartmut Rastalsky whose hours are posted on the department bulletin board. Internships. Germanic Languages offers its students help in finding internships in German-speaking countries. We attempt to find jobs that match students' abilities, interests, and career choices, ranging from auto companies to biotech firms to law offices and an art auction house Most internships are three-month, paid summer positions. We also work with the International Coop-erative Education Program (ICEP), which has an excellent track record placing stu-dents. Study Abroad. The Department and the Office of International Programs offer two study abroad programs for students of German, the Academic Year in Freiburg, Germany, and the Summer Program in Graz, Austria. The Office for International Programs also offers a six-week Summer Pro-gram in Graz, Austria. Students can take intermediate-level German and learn about Austrian culture and history while earning in-residence credit for their coursework. The program offers only fourth and fifth semester German to students with at least sopho-more standing and a minimum GPA of 2.75. Exchanges. Two Michigan students and two Tübingen students trade places for an academic year and earn approximately 15 credits per term in this exchange program. Participants may enroll in the full range of courses with German students at the Univer-sity of Tübingen, and will be fully integrated into student life. Students begin the program in mid-September with two weeks of preparatory language classes and then enroll in regular university courses in mid-October. Students wishing a more intensive language program may enroll in a month-long orientation program (beginning the first of September) for a fee. An official at the Auslandsamt of the University serves as liaison officer for U of M students. In-residence credit is awarded for participation in this program. Please note that the Tübingen program is intended for students who are already quite proficient in German, since it provides a minimum of American-style advising. Advising. A concentration plan in German is developed in consultation with and must be approved by Karl-Georg Federhofer, the concentration advisor. Appointments are scheduled by calling 764-8018. German Department faculty are also available to students during regularly scheduled office hours which are posted on the bulletin board outside 3110 MLB. 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