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
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select four courses taught in German from the following: | 12 | |
| Conversation and Composition | ||
| Great Cities in Germany, Austria and Switzerland | ||
| German for the Global World (Mason Core) | ||
| German for the Business World | ||
| Translation of Texts | ||
| Readings in Poetry (Topic Varies) | ||
| Topics in German History and Culture | ||
| German Through the Arts | ||
| Advanced Grammar and Style | ||
| Advanced Composition | ||
| The Age of Goethe | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select two courses taught in English from the following: | 6 | |
| Culture and Civilization | ||
| Major Writers (Mason Core) | ||
| Representations of the Holocaust | ||
| German Cinema | ||
| Northern Renaissance Art (Mason Core) | ||
| Nineteenth-Century Europe (Mason Core) | ||
| History of Germany (Mason Core) | ||
| Music History in Society II (Mason Core) | ||
| Nineteenth-Century Philosophy | ||
| Total Credits | 6 | |