German major leading to BA degree

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A major in German leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree requires at least 34 credits as follows:

1. GERM 262 (or equivalent)

2. GERM 311, 312

3. GERM 347 or 349

4. One course each from three of the following four areas (9 credits total):

       a. Medieval: GERM 318
       b. 19th century: GERM 313, 315
       c. 20th and 21st centuries: GERM 314, 316
       d. Performing German: GERM 332

5. At least three credits from GERM 304, 305, or a substitute approved by the department head

6. The remaining credits may be taken in English or German, from departmental course offerings, approved cognate courses (see list), or approved study abroad courses in German, with no more than six credits in any one discipline.

7. Students must pass an oral and written proficiency examination conducted by the department before or during their last long term prior to graduation.

1. Required course

GERM 262 - Intermediate German II
or equivalent.

2. Required courses

3. Take one course from:

4. One course each from three of the following four areas (9 credits total):

4a. Medieval

GERM 318 - German Medieval and Renaissance Literature

4b. 19th century

4c. 20th and 21st centuries

4d. Performing German

GERM 332 - Performing German

5. Take three credits

At least three credits from GERM 303, 304, or a substitute approved by the department head

6. Remaining credits

The remaining credits may be taken in English or German, from departmental course offerings, approved cognate courses (see list), or approved study abroad courses in German, with no more than six credits in any one discipline.

7. Proficiency exam

Students must pass an oral and written proficiency examination conducted by the department before or during their last long term prior to graduation. An optional one-credit course, GERM 401:Composition Practice, is offered each winter term to help students prepare for the written examination.