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German {Major}

 

German Studies Major Requirements:

 

To earn a major in modern language studies, students must complete a total of 30 hours in language courses and interdisciplinary courses from other departments. Students must complete 15-18 hours in their language of specialization at the 30000 level or above. In order for these courses to count toward the major, they must be taught in the German language.

 

In addition, students must complete 12-15 hours of courses that are thematically related to their language of specialization. These courses may be chosen from the list of approved courses in each language field, but others may also be counted, with the approval of the major adviser. These courses must come from a minimum of two departments.

 

Core Coursework in the Department of Modern Languages includes the following topics:

  • German Grammar
  • German Composition and Conversation
  • The German Political System
  • German Cities and Geography
  • Intro to German Literature
  • Modern German History
  • Berlin in Film
  • Study Abroad in Cologne and Berlin

Just a few Examples of Complementary Coursework in other Departments:

  • History: Modern Germany, 1815 to the Present
  • History: European Thought and Culture, 1800 to the Present
  • Philosophy: History of Continental Philosophy
  • Political Science: Topics in Comparative Politics
  • Political Science: Topics in International Politics
  • Religion: Christian Tradition: Reformation to Modernity
  • Art: Medieval Art
  • Art: European Art
  • Music: History of Music
  • Theatre: Theatre History

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