Mar 28, 2024  
2023-24 Western Washington University Catalog 
    
2023-24 Western Washington University Catalog

German, BA with Teaching Endorsement Option

Location(s): WWU - Bellingham


Department of Modern and Classical Languages, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

70 credits (58 additional credits for teacher certification)

Introduction

In keeping with the aim of providing the skills needed to learn about a culture in depth, the Department of Modern and Classical Languages trains in two areas: language structure and literary analysis. Language structure is taught both holistically and analytically. Holistic language learning is facilitated by modern methods and multimedia technology, as well as study abroad opportunities. The department supports the analytical instruction of language structure through a full range of language skills courses, as well as a significant number of courses in linguistics. Literary analysis is essential to a student’s understanding of the highest achievements in aesthetic expression of a culture’s values.

The department provides instruction in history and culture, as well as literary theory, with an end to enabling the student to gain access to the intellectual life in the culture. The department imparts skills to future world language teachers so that they may similarly enable high school students to begin the acquisition of world languages.

Why Consider a Teaching Endorsement in German Major?

This major leads to a BA degree without teacher certification. In order to receive a recommendation for state of Washington certification students must complete the “Optional Requirements,” including the “teacher certification” program which is offered by the Department of Secondary Education.

See the Secondary Education  section of this catalog for program admission, completion, and teacher certification requirements.

Regulations for teaching endorsement are subject to change. For teaching endorsement program, contact the world language endorsement advisor.

 Contact Information

Modern and Classical
Languages Department Office

Miller Hall 223
360-650-3918

German Advisor
Please see the department for the most up-to-date information.
Miller Hall 223
360-650-3918

World Languages - Education Advisor
Sheryl Bernardo-Hinesley
Miller Hall 122A
360-650-4852
bernars3@wwu.edu

Secondary Education Website
wce.wwu.edu/sec/
secondary-education

Secondary Education
Program Manager

Janna Cecka
Miller Hall 401C
360-650-3347
Janna.Cecka@wwu.edu
 

Teacher Education Admission
Miller Hall 150
360-650-4887
wce.wwu.edu/admissions/contact

 Sample Careers

Interpreter | Foreign Correspondent | Foreign Service Officer | FBI Agent | Educator | Linguist | Travel Writer | All careers involving communication

 Major/Career Resources

www.wwu.edu/careers/students_choosingamajor.shtml

How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):

Make an appointment with the language advisor.

When meeting with a language advisor, you should bring:

Grade Requirements

Students must earn a grade of C (2.0) or better in the secondary education professional program and in all courses required for the endorsement.

A GPA of 3.00 is required in the language major and a GPA of 3.00 or above is required in endorsement courses.

Requirements


Optional Requirements


Note: Optional Requirements include the following two items as well as the Secondary Education Undergraduate and Post-Baccalaureate Professional Program course requirements.

❑ A passing score on the World Languages WEST-E test, and proficiency in the designated world language assessed by ACTFL oral and written tests at the Advanced-Low level, are required by the state.

❑ Complete the professional preparation program in secondary education (58 credits). See the Secondary Education section of this catalog for program admission, completion, and teacher certification requirements.