The emphasis of the minor is on developing strong language skills: oral communication and the reading of texts. Students are introduced to important works of German literature and to the culture of German-speaking countries.
A German Studies minor can easily and effectively be combined with majors in other disciplines. It is especially valuable in combination with business, computer science, international studies, history, music, philosophy, or another language.
Policies
Eight credits of coursework must be unique to the minor. Students pursuing this minor must complete 18 credits at the 300-level or above with a minimum grade of 2.00 in each course. For policies governing all minors, see AP.5.3.4 Minors.
A maximum of two courses (6 credits) conducted in English can be applied to the minor.
Minor Requirements
Total credits: 18
Students should be aware of the specific policies associated with this program, located on the Admissions & Policies tab.
Core Courses
Language Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select three courses from the following: | 9 | |
| Conversation and Composition | ||
| German for the Business World | ||
| Great Cities in Germany, Austria and Switzerland | ||
| German for the Global World | ||
| Translation of Texts | ||
| German Through the Arts | ||
| Advanced Grammar and Style | ||
| Advanced Composition | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Literature and Culture Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Culture and Civilization | ||
| Major Writers (Mason Core) | ||
| Topics in German Literature and Film | ||
| Readings in Poetry (Topic Varies) | ||
| Topics in German History and Culture | ||
| Readings in Drama | ||
| The Age of Goethe | ||
| The Literature of Romanticism | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Total Credits | 6 | |
Elective
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one course from the following: 1 | 3 | |
| The Reformation | ||
| Nineteenth-Century Europe (Mason Core) | ||
| Europe in Crisis: 1914-1948 | ||
| History of Germany (Mason Core) | ||
| Karl Marx's Social and Political Thought | ||
| Nineteenth-Century Philosophy | ||
| Hermeneutic Philosophy | ||
| Music History in Society II (Mason Core) | ||
| Music History in Society A | ||
| Total Credits | 3 | |
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The courses listed may apply to the minor with prior written approval of the advisor.