Current curriculum
German course listing
Summer 2008
Spring 2008 300/400
Fall 2007 300/400
Creative Inquiry
Exit exam
Questions-answers
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Modern Languages provides a broadly humanistic course of study in four areas of concentration: French, German, Japanese, and Spanish. This course of study seeks to provide students with basic competence in both the relevant language and the literary and cultural heritage pertaining to that language. Moreover, students will be required to take at least two courses in cultural inquiry which are designed to sharpen their sense of cultural difference, to enhance their critical thinking skills, and to prepare them for citizenship in a global community of diverse cultural precepts and practices. In this respect, the Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages is intended to prepare students for a wide range of careers in the international arena as well as for the kinds of graduate programs that are an appropriate starting point for such careers.
All students in Modern Languages will be required to study abroad with a Clemson-approved program for at least one semester (or equivalent summer course of study) in the case of Japanese and Spanish or for at least two semesters in the case of French and German.
As a condition of graduation, students in the Modern Languages program will be required to pass a noncredit examination and to submit a senior dossier in the relevant language to assess their competence in that language. Both assessments take place in the student's last full semester of study.
For more information see the current "Undergraduate Announcements" (Online).
Contact: Margit Sinka (656-3541, smargit@clemson.edu).
Students in the Bachelor of Arts program in Language and International Trade acquire communicative competence in the target language; a familiarity with specific peoples, cultures, literatures, and business environments; and the knowledge and skills to pursue graduate studies or careers in business within their language of specialization.
The Language and International Trade program combines foreign languages and international trade. Students choose one language concentration (Chinese, French, German, Japanese, or Spanish) and one professional concentration (Applied International Economics, International Trade, Textiles, or Tourism).
The language component emphasizes speaking and writing skills, culture, civilization, and business/technical languages. The professional component emphasizes international marketing in areas important to the economy of the State of South Carolina and the nation.
Study abroad of at least one semester in the target language setting is mandatory. In addition, internship experiences with international companies in the United States or summer internships with companies abroad give students the opportunity to apply classroom learning to the business/industrial work environment. Internships are subject to approval by the Language and International Trade Director. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in the Clemson Language Immersion Program (CLIP) prior to enrolling in study abroad programs.
In addition to the curriculum requirements below, students are required, as a condition of graduation, to pass a noncredit examination and submit a noncredit senior dossier to assess their language competence in various areas. Both assessments take place in the student's last full semester at the University.
For more information see the current "Undergraduate Announcements" (Online).
Contact: Lee Ferrell (656-1348, ferrell@clemson.edu, or Johannes Schmidt (656-4299, schmidj@clemson.edu)
A minor in German requires 15 credits in courses at the 300 and 400 levels, including at least one literature course at the 400 level.
Contact: Margit Sinka (656-3541, smargit@clemson.edu).
