Undergraduate Level Programs in German and Russian

German Section Revised: March 14, 1996 according to the 1995-96 Undergraduate Catalog

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B.A. Major in German: Majors or minors in German should carefully prepare their programs in consultation with a departmental faculty advisor. German 201-202 or the equivalent is the prerequisite to the major. The major shall consist of at least 30 hours of German in courses numbered above 300, including German 363 and usually including German 301-302. Course in English translation or German 331-332 do not count toward the major. In order to graduate, majors will be required to take a proficiency test in German. It is recommended that German majors also take History 151-152 or 334-335 and 6 hours of 200 level English courses. Majors are also strongly urged to consider a minor in some other area of the humanities.

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Minor in German: German 201-202 or its equivalent is a prerequisite to the minor. The minor shall consist of at least 18 hours of German courses numbered above 300, which normally include German 301-302 and 12 additional hours of courses numbered above 300 (excluding 331-332 and courses in English translation).

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Placement Examination: Students who have had previous work in German or Russian either in high school or at another college should take a placement test to determine what level course they should elect. Placement tests are given for incoming freshmen during orientation in the summer and also the first week of each semester.

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Proficiency Examinations: Students who have acquired a knowledge of German or Russian through private study, tutoring, residence in foreign countries, or the like, should request a proficiency test. A student earning a grade of C or better on such a test will receive credit for an appropriate number of courses. Superior students are encouraged to proceed as rapidly as their achievement permits. Students who omit any course in a sequence may receive credit for it by passing a proficiency examination.

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Foreign Study: Students are encouraged to study abroad, particularly through participation in the University's International Student Exchange Program (ISEP). The department is also prepared to recommend summer study programs and year abroad programs for students who are interested in foreign study. Credits from recognized foreign study programs can readily be transferred to UT Knoxville. For qualified students, the department also offers German 491 Foreign Study and Russian 491 Foreign Study. Students should consult the department before registering for the foreign study course.

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Major in German with a Concentration in Language and World Business: Students who wish to prepare for careers in international business must complete (a) a special language major in German, (b) a professional minor in either International Business, International Retail Merchandizing or International Agricultural Economics and (c) some form of practical experience related to the concentration. Admission is by permission of the program Director.

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(a) The Special German Major:

The German major consists of 30 hours. The following are required:

  1. German 301-302
  2. German 311-312
  3. German 323 or 363
  4. German 485
  5. 3 credit hours from German 490, 491 or 493
  6. 3 courses numbered German 320 or above

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(b) Professional Minor:

  1. International Business students will take 24 hours. The following are required:
    1. Accounting 201, 202
    2. Business Administration 495
    3. Two courses from the following General Business courses:
      • Marketing 301
      • Management 301, 303
      • Logistics and Transportation 301, 302
      • Finance 301
      • Business Law 301
    4. Three courses from the following International Business courses:
      • Management 471
      • Marketing 440
      • Logistics and Transportation 441
      • Economics 321
      • Business Administration 311
      • Retail and Consumer Sciences 421

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  2. International Retail Merchandizing students will take 26 hours. The following are required:
    1. Accounting 201
    2. Marketing 301
    3. Retail and Consumer Sciences 210, 310, 321, 410, 421
    4. Business Administration 495
    5. Three hours from the following:
      • Retail and Consumer Sciences 350, 411, 412, 415, 450, 493
  3. International Agricultural Economics students will take 24 hours. The following are required:
    1. Accounting 201
    2. Agricultural Economics 210, 320, 342, 350, 420, 430
    3. Three credit hours from the following:
      • Marketing 301
      • Management 301
      • Finance 301
      • Logistics and Transportation 301, 302
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  4. Practical Experience (German): Through German 490, each Language and World Business student must undertake study abroad, an internship, or a relevant research project for a minimum of 3 hours (included in major requirements).

Additionally, Language and World Business students must consult an advisor in the Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages or the Director for help in selecting relevant courses under the Basic Skills and Distribution requirements of the College.

Students interested in the Language and World Business program should contact the Director for advising as early as possible in their college careers. Students must have attempted 60 hours in order to be considered for progression to the Language and World Business major. The academic record presented will be assessed by the Director of the Language and World Business Program. Minimum requirements for progression to the concentration are a 2.75 cumulative average in the Basic Skills and Distribution courses specifically required by the College of Arts and Sciences and in the Language and World Business plan of studies, and a 3.0 average in language courses. Course prequisites for the program include:

Progression is based on availability of space in the program. Progression standards are adjusted periodically, and current requirements are available from the Language and World Business Director. For further information inquire in T-1208 McClung Tower.

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B.A. Major in Russian: Russian 201-202 or the equivalent is the prerequisite to the major. Russian majors should prepare their programs in consultation with the departmental faculty advisor. The major shall consist of at least 30 hours of Russian courses, including It is recommended that Russian majors also take Russian History 340-341 and 6 hours of sophomore English. Majors are urged to consider a minor in some other area of the humanities.

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Minor in Russian: Russian 201-202 is a prerequisite to the minor. The minor in Russian shall consist of at least 18 hours of Russian courses, including Russian 301-302; 311-312 and 6 hours from Russian 221-222 or other Russian coures numbered above 300.

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Major in Russian with a Concentration in Language and World Business: Students who wish to prepare for careers in international business must complete a) a special language major in Russian, b) a professional emphasis in either International Business or International Logistics and Transportation, and c) some form of practical experience related to the concentration. Admission is by permission of the program Director.

(a) The Special Russian Major:

The Russian major consists of 32 hours. The following are required:

  1. Russian 199
  2. Russian 301-302
  3. Russian 311-312
  4. Russian 401-402
  5. Russian 451-452
  6. Russian 490 or 491
  7. 3 hours from the following: Russian 221,222,226,321,326,371,372 or any 400-level courses.
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(b) Professional Emphasis:

  1. International Business students will take 25 hours. The following are required:
    1. Accounting 201
    2. Economics 201 or 207
    3. Economics 321
    4. Business Administration 311 and 495
    5. Management 471
    6. Logistics and Transportation 441
    7. An elected in a related business area to be chosen in consultation with an advisor.

  2. International Logistics and Transportation Students will take 25 hours. The following are required:
    1. Accounting 201
    2. Economics 201 or 207
    3. Business Administration 311 and 495
    4. Management 471
    5. Logistics and Transportation 301, 302, 441
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  3. Practical Experience (Russian) Through Russian 490, each Language and World Business student must undertake study abroad, an internship, or a relevant research project for a minimum of 3 hours (included in major requirements).

Additionally, Language and World Business students must consult an advisor in the Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages or the Director for help in selecting relevant courses under the Basic Skills and Distribution requirements of the College.

Students interested in the Language and World Business program should contact the Director for advising as early as possible in their college careers. Students must have attempted 45 hour in order to be considered for progression to the Language and World Business major. The academic record presented will be assessed by the Director of the Language and World Business Program. Minimum requirements for progression to the concentration are a 2.75 cumulative average in the Basic Skills and Distribution courses specifically required by the College of Arts and Sciences and in the Language and World Business plan of studies, and a 3.0 average in language courses. Progression is based on availability of space in the program. Progression standards are adjusted periodically, and current requirements are available from the Language and World Business Director. For further information inquire in T-1208 McClung Tower.

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