Minor in German Language & Literature
The 34-credit German minor guides students from introductory through advanced language courses and readings, preparing them for conversational and written German. Classwork draws on a variety of eras and formats, including German newspapers, classic novels and historical sources.
Core Components
The German minor consists of three core components:
- Language Proficiency: Students must demonstrate third-year proficiency in German. This can be accomplished by taking GER 1001-1004 as well as GER 2009-2010, placing into the advanced level on the placement exam or transferring credit from the Advanced Placement exam. Minors can also take the intensive track (GER 1005 and GER 1006), which covers GER 1001 through GER 1004 in only two semesters.
- German Literature, Language or Culture (6 credit hours)
- Advanced German Literature and Culture (6 credit hours)
See Course Requirements for details.
Course Requirements
The following requirements must be fulfilled: 34 credits, including 28 credits in required courses and 6 credits in elective courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| One of the following options: | ||
| Option A: | ||
| GER 1001 | First-Year German I | |
| GER 1002 | First-Year German II | |
| GER 1003 | Second-Year German I | |
| GER 1004 | Second-Year German II | |
| Option B | ||
| GER 1005 | Intensive Beginning German I | |
| GER 1006 | Intensive Beginning German II | |
| One of the following: | ||
| GER 2009 & GER 2010 | Intermediate German I and Intermediate German II | |
| GER 2101 & GER 2102 | Readings in Contemporary German I and Readings in Contemporary German II | |
| One of the following: | ||
| GER 2091 & GER 2092 | Introduction to German Literature—in English I and Introduction to German Literature—in English II | |
| GER 2109 & GER 2110 | Advanced Conversation and Composition and Germany in the Age of Globalization | |
| GER 2161 & GER 2162 | German Culture–in English I and German Culture–in English II | |
| Electives | ||
| Two additional upper-level German (GER) courses excluding: | ||
| GER 2101 | Readings in Contemporary German I | |
| GER 2102 | Readings in Contemporary German II | |