Major/Minor Requirements

The Major in German Studies

The major in German Studies constitutes a minimum of 9 units.  With the approval of the department, courses taken abroad may count toward the major at the 200 level.  Each student should consult with her departmental advisor about the best sequence of courses in her case.

The nine units include two requirements, either GER 325 or GER 329 and GER 389.  The remaining seven units must be at the 200 level or above.  GER 201 and GER 202 count towards the major.  Two of the other seven may be in English, and, with departmental approval, may include one course taught outside of the department.

The Minor in German Studies

The mino in German Studies requires a minimum of six units beyond Ger 102 of which at least five units have to be at the 200 level or above.  Up to two of the six units may be in English. With departmental approval, one unit may be taught outside of the department.

With the approval of the department, courses taken abroad may count toward the minor. Each student should consult with her department advisor about the best sequence of courses.

Honors Program

The department offers two plans for the honors program. Plan A (Senior Thesis Research, 360 and 370) provides the opportunity for original work in language and literature or German studies, culminating in the writing of a longer paper or papers with an oral defense. Plan B, honors by examination, is open to candidates in language and literature only. Written and oral examinations are based on a reading list devised by the student under the guidance of an advisor.  Plan B carries no course credit, but where appropriate, students may elect a unit of 350 to prepare a special author or project that would be included in the honors examination.