Group Major in Language and International Trade German (LGIT GERN)
The major in language and international trade is designed to integrate the study of modern foreign languages and cultures with preparation in the field of international business. The major objective of the program is to provide students with the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to function in a foreign environment and in professional deal¬ings with business people and clients who speak foreign languages. Students completing this group major will have met the major and minor requirements for graduation. No outside minor is needed.
Qualified students in German may have the option of participating in a cooperative work exchange in an area of the world where German is spoken. Students may take examinations leading to foreign certification in business German.
General Education Requirements .................................... 54 hours
Area I Symbolics and Communication
1. ENGL121 Composition II: Researching the PublicExperience (3 hrs)
2. See page 21
3. GERN121/122 Beginning German (10 hrs)
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Area II Science and Technology
1. See page 21
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Area III Social Sciences
1. PLSC112/113 American Government (3 hrs)
2. One course from the following:HIST101 Western Civilization to 1648 (3 hrs)3. ECON201 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 hrs)
HIST102 Western Civilization, 1648 to World War I (3 hrs)
4. ECON202 Principles of Microeconomics (3 hrs)
Area IV Arts and Humanities
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Additional Requirements .................................................... 3 hours
GEOG110 World Regions (3 hrs)Physical Education/Graduation Requirement ........................2 hours
Major Requirements ......................................................... 57 hours
Business Minor 21 hoursMinor Requirements ........................................................... 0 hours
Students must complete requirements for a minor in an operational area of business of their choosing. These areas include: economics, marketing, management, accounting, finance, business computer systems, general business and office administration, among others. Special combinations of business courses equivalent to a minor are possible in consultation with an adviser.Additional Required Business Courses 6 hours
MKTG460 International Marketing (3 hrs)Language and Area Studies Courses 27 hours
One course from the following:ECON370 Comparative Economic Systems (3 hrs)
ECON480 International Economics (3 hrs)
GERN343 German Composition (3 hrs)Field Experience 3 hours
GERN361 German for International Trade (3 hrs)
GERN446 Business German I (3 hrs)
GERN447 Business German II (3 hrs)
One GERN at the 300- or 400-level (3 hrs)
One GERN at the 400-level (3 hrs)
HIST316/GEOG316 History and Geography of Modern Europe (3 hrs)
One course from the following:
PLSC211 Introduction to Comparative Government (3 hrs)
PLSC212 Introduction to International Politics (3 hrs)
PLSC341 International Law (3 hrs)
PLSC342 International Organizations (3 hrs)
PLSC354 Government and Politics of Canada (3 hrs)
PLSC367 Latin American Politics (3 hrs)
PLSC412 Comparative Legal Systems (3 hrs)
One course from the following:
FLAN489 Internship in Language and International Trade (3 hrs)
FLAN387/487 Cooperative Education in Foreign Language (3 hrs)
No minor is required.University Elective Courses ................................................ 8 hours
PROGRAM TOTAL ............................................................ 124 hours
NOTE:
Students with prior language study or knowledge will be placed at an
appropriate level in consultation with an advising coordinator.