BA(Hons) German with Teaching Endorsement Option

The BA(Hons) German with Teaching Endorsement Option at Western Washington University provides students with a comprehensive education in the German language and culture, as well as the skills and knowledge necessary to become an effective teacher. The program is designed to give students a solid foundation in the grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation of German, as well as an understanding of German history, literature, and culture. Students will also learn about teaching methods and strategies, and how to create engaging and effective lesson plans. With this degree, students will be prepared for a career in teaching German at the secondary school level.

Additional Information

This program is designed for students who are interested in teaching German at the secondary school level. The Teaching Endorsement Option provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge to become certified teachers in the state of Washington. Students will learn about teaching methods, classroom management, and assessment and evaluation techniques. The program also provides opportunities for students to gain hands-on teaching experience through student teaching and internships.

Discover Your Passion for Teaching German at Western Washington University

Western Washington University is an excellent choice for students pursuing a degree in German with Teaching Endorsement Option. The university offers a supportive and inclusive learning environment, with faculty who are experts in their field and a diverse range of courses and extracurricular activities. Students will have access to state-of-the-art language labs and other resources, as well as opportunities to study abroad and engage in cultural events. The university is also committed to sustainability and social responsibility, which aligns with the values of many students who are interested in teaching and learning.

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?

The BA in German leads to a BA degree without teacher certification. In order to receive a recommendation for state of Washington certification students must complete 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.

Academic Requirements for freshman students:

The admission requirements for undergraduate courses are given as follows:

• Completed application form

• Academic Transcripts(certified english translations if necessary)

• Relevant High school degree/Grade Report/Certificates

• SAT or ACT Scores (Optional)

• A cumulative GPA of 2.0

• Personal Statement or essay

• One letter of recommendation

• List of extracurricular activities(if any)

• Portfolio

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.