Coordinator: Thomas Herold
The German major provides courses that develop linguistic skills, practice literary analysis, and build an understanding of cultures in German-speaking countries. In addition to German language courses on all levels, the program offers German literature and civilization classes as well as a large variety of extra-curricular activities.
Program Requirements
Code | Title | Credits |
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General Education Requirements | 42 | |
World Languages and Cultures Requirements | 0-3 | |
Major Requirements | 36 | |
Free Electives | 42-39 | |
Total Credits | 120 |
Major Requirements
Code | Title | Credits |
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Prerequisites | ||
GERM 101 and GERM 102 may be required as prerequisites. | ||
German Required Courses | 21 | |
Complete 3-6 credits from the following: | ||
Intermediate German I | ||
Intermediate German in Contemporary Contexts | ||
Complete 6-9 credits from the following: | ||
Advanced German Through Music: From Mozart to Rammstein | ||
Advanced German through Graphic Novels | ||
Advanced German Through Detective Stories | ||
Advanced German through Film I | ||
Advanced German through Film II | ||
Complete the following 3 courses: | ||
German Grammar Review | ||
Introduction to German Literature | ||
German Civilization | ||
German Major Electives | ||
Select 15 credits from the following: | 15 | |
Practice in Written German | ||
Advanced German Through Music: From Mozart to Rammstein | ||
Advanced German through Graphic Novels | ||
Advanced German Through Detective Stories | ||
Advanced German through Film I | ||
Advanced German through Film II | ||
Practice in Spoken German | ||
Advanced Composition | ||
Translation I | ||
Translation II | ||
Translation III | ||
Translation IV | ||
Nazi Cinema and Propaganda 1 | ||
Modern German Prose Fiction | ||
Development of German Poetry | ||
German Drama of the 19th and 20th Centuries | ||
German Study Abroad | ||
Independent Study in German (Junior Level) | ||
Cooperative Education and Community Outreach for German Majors | ||
Special Topics in German Literature and Culture | ||
Senior Seminar | ||
Independent Study in German (Senior Level) | ||
Total Credits | 36 |
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The GRIN, GNHU and JAST versions of this course may not be applied to the major.
General Education Requirements
Click here for a list of courses that fulfill General Education categories.
Code | Title | Credits |
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A. New Student Seminar | ||
Complete a 1 credit New Student Seminar | 1 | |
C. Communication | ||
1. Writing | 3 | |
2. Literature | 3 | |
3. Communication | 3 | |
D. Fine and Performing Arts | ||
Complete a 3 credit Fine and Performing Arts course. | 3 | |
F. Humanities | ||
1. Great Works and Their Influences | 3 | |
2. Philosophical and Religious Perspectives | 3 | |
G. Computer Science | ||
Complete a 3 credit Computer Science course. | 3 | |
H. Mathematics | ||
Complete a 3 credit Mathematics course. | 3 | |
I. Natural Science Laboratory | ||
Complete a 4 credit Natural Science Laboratory course. | 4 | |
J. Physical Education | ||
Complete a 1 credit Physical Education course. | 1 | |
K. Social Science | ||
1. American and European History | 3 | |
2. Global Cultural Perspectives | 3 | |
3. Social Science Perspectives | 3 | |
Students in P12 Subject Area Teaching programs complete EDFD 200 as part of the Teacher Education sequence. | ||
L. Interdisciplinary Studies | ||
Complete a 3 credit Interdisciplinary Studies course. | 3 | |
Students in P12 Subject Area Teaching programs complete SASE 210 as part of the Teacher Education sequence. | ||
Total Credits | 42 |
World Languages and Cultures Requirements
Click here for a list of courses that fulfill World Languages and Cultures categories.
Code | Title | Credits |
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World Languages | ||
Based on language placement exam, complete one or two sequential courses in the same language. Requirement is automatically fulfilled by language major courses. | 3-6 | |
World Cultures | ||
Requirement may be fulfilled by course selected in General Education - Social Science: Global Cultural Perspectives. Requirement may also be fulfilled by major coursework. See list of courses. | 0-3 | |
Total Credits | 3-9 |
Recommended Roadmap to Degree Completion
This four-year plan is provided as an outline for students to follow in order to complete their degree requirements within four years. This plan is a recommendation and students should only use it in consultation with their academic advisor.
First Year | |||
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Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
GENERAL EDUCATION: (A) New Student Seminar | 1 | GENERAL EDUCATION: (C2) Literature | 3 |
GENERAL EDUCATION: (C1) Writing | 3 | GENERAL EDUCATION: (G) Computer Science | 3 |
GENERAL EDUCATION: (C3) Communication | 3 | GENERAL EDUCATION: (K1) Social Science – American and European History | 3 |
GENERAL EDUCATION: (H) Mathematics | 3 | GENERAL EDUCATION: (L) Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 |
GENERAL EDUCATION: (K3) Social Science – Social Science Perspectives | 3 | GERM 102 | 3 |
GERM 101 | 3 | ||
16 | 15 | ||
Second Year | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
GENERAL EDUCATION: (D) Fine and Performing Arts | 3 | GENERAL EDUCATION: (F2) Humanities – Philosophical and Religious Perspectives | 3 |
GENERAL EDUCATION: (F1) Humanities – Great Works and Their Influences | 3 | GENERAL EDUCATION: (I) Natural Science Laboratory | 4 |
GENERAL EDUCATION: (J) Physical Education | 1 | World Cultures | 3 |
GENERAL EDUCATION: (K2) Social Science – Global Cultural Perspectives | 3 | GERM 221, 222, 223, 224, or 225 | 3 |
GERM 121 or 135 | 3 | GERM 135 (or Free Elective) | 3 |
Free Elective | 3 | ||
16 | 16 | ||
Third Year | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
GERM 205 | 3 | GERM 221, 222, 223, 224, or 225 | 3 |
GERM 221, 222, 223, 224, or 225 | 3 | GERM 251 | 3 |
Major Elective | 3 | Major Elective | 3 |
Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
15 | 15 | ||
Fourth Year | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
GERM 261 | 3 | Major Elective | 3 |
Major Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
Free Elective | 3 | ||
15 | 12 | ||
Total Credits 120 |