Minor in German Language & Literature
The German minor is ideal for students who wish to integrate German with another field of study and apply their language skills in diverse academic and professional contexts. Through engagement with the language, literature, film and contemporary politics and business cultures of the German-speaking world, students develop strong critical thinking as well as intercultural competence for navigating global environments. The highly flexible curriculum requires two core courses and four electives, selected from offerings such as The Fairy Tale from Grimm to Disney, History of German Cinema and Germany in the Global Business Context.
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.
- German Literature, Language or Culture (6 credit hours)
- Advanced German Literature and Culture (6 credit hours)
See Course Requirements for details.
Course Requirements
This Bulletin covers the degree requirements for students matriculating in the current academic year. Students who matriculated before the current year can find their requirements in the relevant archived Bulletin.
The following requirements must be fulfilled: 18 credits, including 6 credits in required courses and 12 credits in elective courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| GER 2009 | Intermediate German I | |
| GER 2010 | Intermediate German II | |
| Electives | ||
| At least 12 credits in German (GER) courses numbered 2109 or above. At least 3 of these credits must be taken in courses conducted in German. At least 3 of these credits must be taken at GW. | ||