German
German is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, and more Europeans speak German natively than English, French, Italian or Spanish. 24% of the residents in the European Union speak German as their mother tongue, and 31% of European Union citizens say they can converse in German. A reading knowledge of German is a great advantage in many fields, such as international law, philosophy, psychology, and technology, as well as chemistry, physics, biology, engineering and design. Whether you've already begun to learn German, or are just starting out, our program will connect you to the German-speaking countries and their culture.
Requirements for German Major
- GERM 201-202 Intermediate German (or equivalent high school courses or experience) 8 credits
- CMLT 207, 208, 209, or 220 Either Contemporary European Culture, or Cultures of the Spanish-Speaking World, or Cultures of Asia, or Introduction to International Film 3 credits
- CMLT 360 Literary Theory 3 credits
- GERM 301-302 German Conversation and Composition 6 credits
- GERM 341-342 Survey of German, Austrian and Swiss Literature and Civilization 6 credits
AND
- GERM, CMLT, or LANG Upper-division elective courses (300-499), at least 12 credits of which are conducted in German 18 credits
Requirements for German Minor
- GERM 201-202 Intermediate German 8 credits (or equivalent high school courses or experience)
- GERM 301-302 German Conversation and Composition 6 credits
- Any Goal 10A course 3 credits
AND
- GERM, CMLT, or LANG Upper-division elective courses (300-499), at least 3 credits of which are conducted in German 6 credits
Requirements for Major in German for Business and Professions
- CMLT 207, 208, 209, or 220 Two of the following: Contemporary European Culture, or Cultures of the Spanish-Speaking World, or Cultures of Asia, or Introduction to International Film 6 credits
- CMLT 360 Literary Theory 3 credits
- GERM 301-302 German Conversation and Composition 6 credits
- GERM 341-342 Survey of German, Austrian and Swiss Literature and Civilization 6 credits
- GERM 381 Current Affairs 3 credits
- GERM 460 Translation and Interpretation 3 credits
- GERM, CMLT, or LANG Upper-division elective courses (300-499), at least 6 credits of which are conducted in German 9 credits
AND ONE of the following minors offered by the College of Business
- Either Computer Information Systems 18 credits
- Or Business Administration 33 credits
- Or Marketing 18 credits
Requirements for Secondary Teacher Education Degree
Must complete all requirements for teacher certification.
Education Component:
- College of Education in Course Catalog
German Major Component:
- GERM 301-302 German Conversation and Composition and their prerequisites or equivalent high school courses 6 credits
- LANG 437 The Teaching of Foreign Languages 3 credits
- GERM Upper-division elective courses (300-499) Must be approved by the Department of Languages and Literatures and by the College of Education 12 credits
German Minor Component:
- GERM 201-202 Intermediate German 8 credits (or equivalent)
- LANG 437 The Teaching of Foreign Languages 3 credits
- GERM Upper-division elective courses (300-499) Must be approved by the Department of Languages and Literatures and by the College of Education 12 credits