German Minor
This minor allows students to develop knowledge and skills in the areas of German language, literature, and culture through a coherent course of study.
Requirements
Students electing this minor must complete a minimum of 15 credits at the 2000 level and above distributed across the following categories:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Language Skill Courses | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| German for Professional Use I | ||
| Building Language Skills Through Culture I | ||
| Building Language Skills Through Culture II | ||
| German Grammar and Etymology | ||
| The Finishing Touch: A Capstone in German Studies | ||
| Content Courses | ||
| (in literature, film, culture, etc.) | ||
| Select two of the following: 1 | 6 | |
| Studies in 19th Century German Literature | ||
| Studies in 20th Century German Literature | ||
| German Film and Culture | ||
| Topics in German Culture | ||
| Foreign Study | ||
GERM 3294 | ||
| Special Topics (if taught in German) | ||
| Courses in English | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| German Culture and Civilization | ||
| Germans in Africa, Blacks in German-Speaking Countries, Colonial and Post-Colonial Perspectives | ||
| German Cinema in Cross-Cultural Perspective | ||
| Total Credits | 15 | |
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One course may be substituted for the combination of all three one-credit courses: GERM 3220 German Recitation in Applied Mechanics, GERM 3221 Introduction to the Sciences in German, and GERM 3222 Fields of Technology.
The minor is offered by the Literatures, Culture, and Languages Department.