College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Modern Languages, Literatures & Cultures

Requirements for a Major in German

A major in German consists of 33 hours in the language, at least 24 of these hours being on the 300 and 400 (upper division) levels. Students are to include in these upper division hours at least one three-hour course in each of the following areas: language skills, literature, and civilization (see categories below) and at least one course on the 400 level in German.

To increase fluency, all upper division courses are conducted completely in German, but one course, designated FL (given in English), may be part of a language major with approval of the department head.

Advanced placement credits in German and credits earned in an approved study abroad program count toward majors in German. Students who major in German normally include study abroad in their programs.

Skills: (At least one three-hour course selected from the following)

  • GR305 - German for Oral Communication 3 hrs.
  • GR310 - German for Written Communication 3 hrs.

 

updated 10/2011