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 either 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

  Emphasis on listening comprehension and speaking, as well as reading and writing. The course also offers the student some acquaintance with German literature and culture.

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• GERM 311 - Advanced German

  Credits	3
  Prerequisite	GERM 262 or GERM 300 placement

  Following a study of German phonology and the components of advanced German grammar, the course emphasizes spoken German, accompanied by written exercises.

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• GERM 312 - Advanced German

  Credits	3
  Prerequisite	GERM 311

  A continuing course of advanced German with emphasis on the written language through composition and a study of stylistics. Advanced conversational material is drawn from topics relevant to contemporary life in the German-speaking world.

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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).