German Minor

Description

Knowledge of a foreign language is important in today's world for practical, cultural, and intellectual reasons. Those who are proficient in a second language have a clear advantage in many fields, becoming "citizens of the world" in a time when communication with and an understanding of other cultures are paramount.

Course Requirements

A minor in German requires the completion of 18 hours of German courses at the 2000 level or above, including GERM 3031 Conversation and Composition I and GERM 3032 Conversation and Composition II, and at least 6 additional hours at the 3000 level or above. A maximum of 9 credits for the minor may be taken through an approved study abroad program.

Students must complete an emphasis in business or cultural studies. The cultural studies emphasis must include GERM 3310 Intro to Lit /Literary Analysis in Germ, in addition to GERM 3031 Conversation and Composition I and GERM 3032 Conversation and Composition II. The business emphasis must include GERM 3110 Business German, and GERM 3940 German Internship in addition to GERM 3031 Conversation and Composition I and GERM 3032 Conversation and Composition II.

Other Academic Requirements

Grades lower than C in modern languages courses will not be counted toward the major or minor in modern languages.