German Studies Minor

Requirements

6 course credits in total. Exemptions from a language course due to placement test results do not count as course credits for the minor. However, students who place into GER 205 or above may substitute 1 course from “German cultural history” section for “Language” section.

Minimum of three courses designated as “language” courses; selected from:

Minimum of three courses designated as “cultural history” courses, selected from:

GER 106 - Sports and Athletic Culture in Germany (W) (1)
GER 115-117 - GER topics courses taught in English
GER 120 - The Holocaust (1)
GER 125 - German Fairy Tales and Folklore (1)
GER 351 - Modern Men (1)
GER 353 - Fall of the Berlin Wall (1)
GER 354 - Nazi Germany (1)
Other GER/HIS topics courses as approved by GER program faculty (e.g. HIS 125 - The History of Dating)
Other courses or experiences (e.g. GER 290 /GER 390 independent study or GER 280 /GER 380 internship) as approved by GER program faculty

Teaching Certification:

Students who are interested in pursuing K-12 certification to teach German should seek admission to the Teacher Education Program. See the Education department section for application and certification information.