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GERMAN MAJOR
Students must complete a minimum of 27 credit hours in German beyond Elementary German (210.161-162) and Intermediate German (210.261-262).
Majors are required to complete the Advanced German sequence (210.361-362), which counts for 6 credits and 21 credit hours of language (210) and literature, culture and thought (213) courses. Nine (9) of the remaining 21 credits must be for courses in German literature, culture and thought designated as 213.xxx in the catalogue. No more than six credits for courses in translation.
German Honors Program
The German section offers and Honors program for highly qualified undergraduates. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 to qualify for the program. Students will work on a project in German literature and thought under the guidance of a faculty advisor. The program is completed by a senior essay more comprehensive in scope than a seminar paper. Students interested in the Honors program should meet with the Director of Undergraduate Studies no later than the spring semester of their junior year to discuss the requirements and outline the research project to be conducted the following year.
German B.A./M.A. Program
Highly qualified students have the option to complete a combined degree in five years. To receive the B.A./M.A. degree, the student must complete advanced courses in German literature and pass the departmental written and oral masters examinations. Students interested in this option should make an appointment with the Director of Undergraduate Studies no later than the spring of their junior year to discuss the options available to them.
GERMAN MINOR
Students must complete the first two years of German language (210.161-162 and 210.261-262) and 18 additional credits in language (210) and literature, culture and thought (213) courses. No more than 3 credits in translation.
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