provides students with a solid foundation in language, literature, and culture. The department offers an intensive summer program in Germany for students at second- and third-year levels, as well as the year-long "Miami in Munich" program for juniors, affiliated with Wayne State University's Junior Year in Munich.
Only three semester hours in English translation can be applied toward the required 27 semester hours. All courses for the German major must be taken for a grade except courses only offered as credit/no-credit.
Program Requirements (27 semester hours above GER 206)
Language skills. At least three semester hours from these:
GER 301 Advanced German Composition and Conversation (3)
GER 303 German for Business (3)
GER 303 German for Business (3)
Literature. Take both of these:
GER 311 Passionate Friendships in German Literature (3)
GER 312 Coming of Age in German Life and Thought (3)
GER 312 Coming of Age in German Life and Thought (3)
Culture. At least three semester hours from these:
GER 321 Cultural Topics in German-Speaking Europe (3)
GER 322 Comparative Study of Everyday Culture: German-Speaking Europe and the USA (3)
GER 322 Comparative Study of Everyday Culture: German-Speaking Europe and the USA (3)
Advanced study:
GER 471 Linguistic Perspectives in Contemporary German
(3)
Three additional courses, two must be at the 400-level, at least one must be a literature course. The remaining course, if below 400, must be from GER 251, 321, or 322.
Related Hours (16 required)
These may include study of other national literatures, literary theory, comparative literature, linguistics, or another language, as well as courses in music, art, history or politics with a focus on Europe. Related hours must be approved by the German Chief Department Adviser.
Teacher Licensure
To combine teacher licensure with an Arts and Science major, contact the Office of Student Services in the School of Education and Allied Professions, McGuffey Hall (513-529-6418).