Language and Culture Studies, B.A. - Language Studies - German

Our program in German Language Studies is designed to help students acquire a high level of proficiency in German and deep knowledge about the cultures related to the language. Students develop skills in linguistic, cultural, and literary analysis to be prepared for careers in a field where they can use their second language at a professional level.

Major in LACS, BA
- Language Studies German Option - See separate block

Major in LACS, Language Studies German - BA
- INTERMEDIATE GERMAN COURSES
  - Higher level courses must be substituted for 201-202 once a 300-level course has been completed
  - Intermediate German I or Upper Level Substitute
    
    3 hours
    - GERM 201
      
      Intermediate German 1
    - Note: This requirement may not be satisfied with GERM 311, GERM 312, GERM 351, GERM 352, GERM 470, or GERM 399.
  - Intermediate German II or Upper Level Substitute
    
    3 hours
    - GERM 202
      
      Intermediate German 2
    - Note: This requirement may not be satisfied with GERM 311, GERM 312, GERM 351, GERM 352, GERM 470, or GERM 399.
- GERMAN LANGUAGE CORE
  - Comp/Oral Express I
    
    3 hours
    - GERM 351
      
      Composition and Oral Expression 1
  - Comp/Oral Express II
    
    3 hours
    - GERM 352
      
      Composition and Oral Expression 2
  - Civilization Course - Choose 1 of the following:
    
    3 hours
    - GERM 331
      
      German Civilization 1
    - GERM 332
      
      German Civilization 2
  - German Literature Course - Choose 1 of the following:
    
    3 hours
    - GERM 311
      
      Survey of German Lit 1
    - GERM 312
      
      Survey of German Lit 2
  - German Electives
    - Five courses (15 credits) in German at the 300 or 400 level (civilization, literature, translation, business, etc. selected in consultation with your advisor.)
  - Capstone Course
    - Select any 400 level capstone course in consultation with your advisor
- Foreign Language Senior Requirement

Req Related for LACS, BA
- ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
  - Choose courses in a second and third language in consultation with your adviser.
- REQUIRED RELATED COURSES
  - Historical and Cultural Studies - German - Choose 1 of the following:
    
    3 hours
    - HIST 223
      
      Traditional Germany
    - HIST 224
      
      Modern Germany
    - HIST 340
      
      Twentieth Century Europe
    - HIST 342
      
      Hitler and Nazism
    - HIST 401
      
      Cultural Interactions across the Atlantic World, 1450-1820
    - GEOG 342
      
      Europe
  - ENGL 220
    
    Introduction to Language Study
    
    3 hours

Note: In lieu of the second and third foreign language requirement, students may elect to minor in a language (a minimum of 18 credits; see minor requirements). Required related courses: ENGL 220 Introduction to Language Study, one course in history or geography related to the foreign language area of study in consultation with advisor. Study abroad strongly recommended.

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Language and Culture Studies, B.A. - Language Studies - German

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