German Minors

German minor

A minor in German requires at least seven courses beyond GERM 261, as follows. A student may not complete both a minor in German and a major in German. In meeting the requirements of this discipline-based minor, a student may not use more than nine (9) credits used to meet the requirements of another major or minor. German minors are encouraged, though not required, to have a term of study in a German-speaking country.

1. GERM 262, or equivalent, 311, and 312
2. Four additional German-language or German-related courses including:
   a. at least two 300- or 400-level courses taught in German
   b. The remaining two courses can both be in German, OR one may be a German literature course taught in English (LIT 295) and the other may be an approved cognate course (see list).

1. Required courses

 

• GERM 262 - Intermediate German II

  (or equivalent)

  FDR	FL World Language Foundation
  Credits	4
  Prerequisite	GERM 261

  Students will continue to build the linguistic tools for intermediate-level proficiency in German and building a solid foundation in the four traditional language skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking. This course emphasizes the development of intercultural competency through a virtual tour of Germany and Austria and exploration of the regional differences, lifestyles, customs, and values, that are unique to those countries.

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• GERM 311 - Advanced German I: German History from the Medieval to the Modern

  Credits	3
  Prerequisite	GERM 262 or equivalent placement

  In this course students explore critical events and historical narratives in German history from 800 to 1914 while continuing to expand their language abilities through the development of advanced reading and writing.

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• GERM 312 - Advanced German II: National Socialism and Postwar German History, Media, and Society

  Credits	3
  Prerequisite	GERM 311

  A continuing course of advanced German. In this course students explore critical events in German history from 1919 to 1989 and their impact on contemporary media and society while continuing to expand their language abilities through the development of advanced reading and writing.

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2. Four additional German-language or German-related courses including:

a. at least two 300- or 400-level courses taught in German

b. The remaining two courses can both be in German, OR one may be a German literature course taught in English (LIT 295) and the other may be an  approved cognate course (see list).