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German Advanced-Level Proficiency Certificate

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College of Liberal Arts (TCLA)5J9 - German Advanced-Level Proficiency Certificate

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Completion requirements
Completion requirements
Pass the German Language Proficiency Exam (LPE). This exam is typically taken after 4 semesters of college-level study, or the equivalent. For more information, please visit http://langtest.umn.edu/lpe.
Completion requirement

There are three options for completing this requirement. The first option is to take GER 3011W or its equivalent abroad and one pre-approved content-based course. The second option is to take two pre-approved content-based courses. The third option is to take both GER 3011W and GER 3012W.

Fulfill ANY of the following requirements:
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Earn at least 4 credits from the following:
  • 0086391
AND

A content-based course is defined as one that is either taught almost exclusively in German, or for which the discussion section is delivered in German, and explores literature, culture, media, or other issues from an academic perspective. A minimum of 10 pages of written work in German must be completed, including at least one single assignment of at least 5 pages. This same requirement must be met if the courses are taken abroad.

Earn at least 3 credits from the following:
  • 0090031
  • 0103071
  • 0090121
  • 0090151
  • 0090161
  • 0090171
  • 8263481
  • 0102971
OR
Earn at least 6 credits from the following:
  • 0090031
  • 0103071
  • 0090121
  • 0090151
  • 0090161
  • 0090171
  • 8263481
  • 0102971
OR
Earn at least 7 credits from the following:
  • 0086391
  • 0088651
Completion requirement

Participate in an intensive German language immersion experience. There are three options for completing this requirement:

Fulfill ANY of the following requirements:
Participation in an academic study abroad experience of at least six weeks that includes at least one course taught in German.
OR
Completion of an pre-approved immersion experience.
OR
Completion of two full semesters of weekly language exchange with a native speaker through the CLA Language Center’s TandemPlus program including 15 hours devoted to conversation in German.
Completion requirement
Take the self-assessment and use this information to gauge your own proficiency level. It is strongly recommended that you do not attempt the ACTFL exam until the self-assessment results indicate that you may have achieved advanced-level proficiency.
Completion requirement
Submit a short essay (of 450-600 words) written in English that; (1) reflects on your German self-assessment results; (2) describes your current level of German language proficiency; (3) demonstrates how you have used your language and cultural understanding skills at the University and beyond through completion of some or all of the “Additional Recommended Experiences” listed below.
Completion requirement
When your self-assessment results indicate that you may be at advanced-level proficiency, you may take the ACTFL Advanced-level Exam. In order to complete your certificate, you must achieve a rating of Advanced-Low or higher in all 4 sections: speaking, writing, listening and reading.
Completion requirement

  • Study abroad in a German-speaking country for at least a semester (this is highly recommended).

  • Additional upper division coursework taught in German (see the Certificate website).

  • Service learning, volunteer work, or internship in a German-speaking context for at least a semester.

  • Participation in TandemPlus.

  • Participation in the GSD House.

  • Spend an average of 15-20 hours per week outside of class actively using your German (reading, writing, speaking, listening)

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