German Studies Minor
Verena Hutter, Ph.D., international languages and cultures, director
The German Studies minor is designed for students who want to achieve practical and culture-based proficiency in German to broaden their horizons and meet the increasing demand for people with world language skills and intercultural competence.
Learning Outcomes for the German Studies Minor
Students completing the German Studies minor will be able to:
- Communicate, in speaking and writing, with speakers of German about a variety of social, cultural, and historical topics.
- Comprehend a variety of written and spoken texts (e.g., literature, journalism, podcasts, films) for content and social, cultural, and historical significance.
- Demonstrate curiosity, appreciation, and discernment of different and similar cultural practices.
Prerequisites - 12 credit hours
12 lower-division credit hours in German courses or equivalent.
Required Courses - 12 credit hours
Select one of the following two options:
Option 1
| GRM 301 | Advanced German Conversation, Composition, and Culture | 3 |
GRM 302-499
| Three 3-credit hour courses in GRM at the 300 or 400 level | 9 |
Option 2
| GRM 301 | Advanced German Conversation, Composition, and Culture | 3 |
GRM 302-499
| Two 3-credit hour courses in GRM at the 300 or 400 level | 6 |
Any 300 or 400 level approved elective
| With departmental approval, students may choose to take one 3-credit hour course taught in another department that has significant content related to German language, literature, or culture. | 3 |