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.
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Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||