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Degrees & Certificates

Programs in German

Associate of Arts degree with a major in German

To earn the A.A. with a major in German, you must fulfill the requirements of the College of Arts & Sciences and complete the following requirements with a grade of C or better in each course:

German Core (15 credits)

Courses

Credits

GER G203-G204   Second-Year German I-II

6

GER G318   German Language Skills I

3

GER G315 or G319   Business German or German Language Skills II

3

GER G362 or G363   Deutsche Landeskunde or Deutsche Kulturgeschichte

3

Total Credit Hours

15

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Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in German

German is the language of a major culture and will be increasingly important in the context of rapid change in Europe during the 1990s. German-speaking countries influence the arts, technology and the world economy. Students with interests in business or international studies are encouraged to learn German.

The Department of International Language and Culture Studies offers a full curriculum including German culture, language, and literature.

A major in German may be combined with a major in another field, a business minor, or a teaching certificate. With a B.A. and a major in German, you may continue your education in languages or expand into other fields at a graduate school. You may also pursue careers in business, teaching or other professions.

To earn the B.A. with a major in German, you must fulfill the requirements of IPFW (see Part 4) and the College of Arts & Sciences, and complete the following requirements with a grade of C or better:

Courses

Credits

GER W300    Methods of Research and criticism (should be taken concurrently with the first 300-level German literature course)

3

GER G318   German Language Skills I

3

GER G3xx   One course in German culture, normally G362 or G363

3

GER G3xx   Additional credits at the 300 level, including at least one literature course

6

GER G4xx   Credits in 400-level German courses (language, literature, and/or culture)

9

Total Credit Hours

24

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Bachelor of Arts in German with Teacher Certification

Students pursuing a B.A. in German with teacher certification must complete, in addition to the above B.A. requirements and the 26 credits in professional education specified in the Education section of the Bulletin:

Courses

Credits

GER G325   German for Teachers

3

GER G4xx   Additional credits at the 400 level

3

Total Credit Hours

6

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Minor in German

Students may earn a minor in German by completing the following 14 credits, with a grade of C or better in each course:

Courses

Credits

GER G318    German Language Skills I

3
 

One of the following:

3

GER G362   Deutsche Landeskunde

 

GER G363   Deutsche Kulturgeschichte

 

Additional credits at the 300-400 level

9

Total Credit Hours

15

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Teaching Minor in German

Students may earn a teaching minor in German by completing GER G325 (3 cr.) with a grade of C or better and the requirements specified for the German minor.