Minors and Language Certificates
The
German Minor Program
The German minor gives students a valuable preparation for graduate study
in history, political science, international relations, linguistics and
classical studies. Students who concentrate on linguistic preparation
are presently in great demand by companies that need specialists for their
international operations.
Minimum requirement 6 c.u.
The German minor consists of 6 c.u. beyond German 104. Minors must take German 215 or the equivalent (the equivalent must be approved by the undergraduate chair). The remaining 5 c.u. are to be earned in courses numbered 216 or higher and may include only one course in German literature in translation offered within the department (e.g. German 242, 244, 255, 256).
The
Dutch (Netherlandic) Minor Program
To obtain a minor in Netherlandic, students are expected to enroll in
a total of 4 c.u. Elementary and Intermediate Dutch/Netherlandic (DTCH101-104).
In addition, they will elect 2 c.u. in Dutch literature, culture, or history.
They may also count an intensive summer study in Zeist or Ghent toward their minor.
For further information contact the Department of Germanic Language and Literature, (215) 898-7332.
Certificate in German Language Study
Guidelines:
- In addition to passing proficiency, students must complete three courses taught in German.
- Acceptable courses include courses in "Foreign Language Across the Curriculum" (FLAC), and courses in literature and culture taught in German.
- Students
must receive a minimum of a B+ average in the three courses.
Courses may not be taken on a pass/fail basis. - Study abroad courses may be used with departmental approval
Examples of Eligible courses:
GRMN 212 Reading Strategies
GRMN 215 Conversation & Composition
GRMN 216 Introduction to Literature
GRMN 219 Business German: A Macro Perspective
GRMN 220 Business German: A Micro Perspective
GRMN 221 Advanced Grammar & Composition
GRMN 225 Business German through Films & Documents I
GRMN 226 Business German through Films & Documents II
GRMN 227 Business German: German for Daily Situations in the Profession
GRMN 269 Introduction to German Culture
GRMN 355 Jugendliteratur
GRMN 377 Germany & the European Union
GRMN 382 German Media Landscape
GRMN 383 German Political Landscape
updated: 8/8/03