German Studies, B.A.

Mission

Create and transmit knowledge concerning the German language, literature and culture in a climate that promotes ease of communication and mutual understanding.

Learning Outcomes

Speak, aurally comprehend, write and read German at a level suitable for graduate education or careers in business, government, social services or tourism.
Explain and apply German cultural and historical perspectives to events and ideas in a globalized society.
Analyze and critique original texts and cultural artifacts from German sources.

Core Courses

Beyond First Year Language

GL 110 Introduction to German Literature in Translation Credits: 4
GL 201 Second Year German Credits: 4 *
GL 202 Second Year German Credits: 4 *
GL 203 Second Year German Credits: 4 *
GL 301 Third Year German Credits: 4
GL 302 Third Year German Credits: 4
GL 303 Third Year German Credits: 4

Choose Five

At least two 300-level and at least two 400-level.

GL 310 German Film and Conversation Credits: 4
GL 320 Business German Credits: 3
GL 331 German Pronunciation and Phonetics Credits: 3
GL 340 German Culture and Civilization I: From the Romans to the Enlightenment Credits: 3
GL 341 German Culture and Civilization II: From Classicism to Reunification Credits: 3
GL 399 Special Studies Credits: 1-6
GL 401 Fourth Year German Credits: 3
GL 402 Fourth Year German Credits: 3
GL 423 Studies in German Language and Literature Credits: 2-6

Choose Two

Instruction in English, readings and compositions in German.

GL 342 Studies in German Culture and Literature to 1900 Credits: 3
GL 343 Studies in German Culture and Literature to 1945 Credits: 3
GL 344 Studies in German Culture and Literature to the Present Credits: 3

Choose Two

300- or 400-level courses with German focus.

May include, but not limited to:

A 304 History of Modern Art, 1789-1914 Credits: 4
A 305 History of Modern Art, 1914-1965 Credits: 4
A 306 History of Modern Art, 1965-Present Credits: 4
GEOG 306 Geographies of Development Credits: 4
GEOG 410 Global Issues Credits: 4
GEOG 418 International Trade and Transportation Credits: 4
GEOG 433 Political Geography Credits: 4
HST 411 World Problems Credits: 4
HST 422 Germany: The 19th Century Credits: 4
HST 423 Germany 1914 to 1945 Credits: 4
HST 424 Postwar German History Credits: 4
HST 428 19th-Century Europe Credits: 4
HST 429 20th-Century Europe: From World Wars to Cold War Credits: 4
MUS 361 Music History II Credits: 3
MUS 362 Music History III Credits: 3
PHL 314 Modern European Philosophy Credits: 3
PHL 316 Contemporary Philosophy Credits: 3
PS 462 Politics and Government of Europe Credits: 4

Total Credits: 55-57

Note:

Study abroad, internship or capstone project: The German Studies major requires study abroad or an internship in a German-speaking country. If the student is unable to study or intern abroad, the adviser will help design a capstone project that meets the objectives of study abroad.

* Students who begin courses beyond 201 must identify substitute credits with their adviser.