German Section Revised: March 14, 1996 according to the 1995-96 Undergraduate Catalog
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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:
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(b) Professional Minor:
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:
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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
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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:
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.