Program of Study
Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements for the German Major:
24 credit hours at the 300-400 levels; at least 12 of these credit hours must be in the content area of culture, literature, film or linguistics (vs. language skills courses). In addition to the above, 1 credit hour of GRM 434 (Senior Thesis) or GRM 435 (Coordinating Seminar) is required.
Content-Area Courses
The following courses satisfy the content-area requirement in culture, literature, film or linguistics:
| GRM 333 | The Aftermath of the Nazi Horror in German-Language Film from 1946 to the Present I | 2 |
| GRM 334 | The Aftermath of the Nazi Horror in German-Language Film from 1946 to the Present II | 2 |
| GRM 380 | Readings in German Literature | 2 |
| GRM 426 | Issues in German Culture and Literature I: From the Beginnings through 1249 | 4 |
| GRM 427 | Issues in German Culture and Literature II: From 1250 through 1699 | 4 |
| GRM 428 | Issues in German Culture and Literature III: From 1700 through 1849 | 4 |
| GRM 429 | Issues in German Culture and Literature IV: From 1850 through the Present | 4 |
The department adjudicates which transfer courses fulfill this content-area requirement.
Language-Skills Courses
| GRM 303 | Advanced Composition and Conversation I | 4 |
| GRM 304 | Advanced Composition and Conversation II | 4 |
| GRM 305 | German through Film and Readings I | 4 |
| GRM 306 | German through Film and Readings II | 4 |
| GRM 311 | German to English Translation | 2 |
| GRM 312 | English to German Translation | 2 |
Freshman Year
First Semester
| GRM 303 | Advanced Composition and Conversation I | 4 |
| OR | |
| GRM 305 | German through Film and Readings I | 4 |
| American Founding Principles Core | 3 |
ENG
| Literature Core | 3 |
| Natural Science Core | 3 |
THE
| Theology Core | 3 |
GRM 303 or GRM 305: Students who are not ready for German major courses must begin at either the elementary or at the intermediate level, depending on the departmental placement exam or transfer credit, including AP, IB and/or CLEP credit.
Second Semester
| GRM 304 | Advanced Composition and Conversation II | 4 |
| OR | |
| GRM 306 | German through Film and Readings II | 4 |
HST
| History Core | 3 |
| Natural Science Core | 3 |
PHL
| Philosophy Core | 3 |
| Social Science Core | 3 |
GRM 304 or GRM 306: Students who are not ready for German major courses must begin at either the elementary or at the intermediate level, depending on the departmental placement exam or transfer credit, including AP, IB and/or CLEP credit.
Sophomore Year
First Semester
GRM
| German Major Elective | 4 |
MTH/ECO
| Math or Economics Core | 3 |
ENG
| Literature Core | 3 |
PHL
| Philosophy Core | 3 |
THE
| Theology Core | 3 |
German Major Elective: Please note that, as per the requirements for the German major, all German major elective credits must be at the 300-400 levels. At least 12 of these credit hours must be in the content areas of culture, literature, film, or linguistics (vs. language-skills courses). Designated courses satisfying this content area requirement are GRM 333, GRM 334 (The Aftermath of the Nazi Horror in German-language Film from 1946 to the Present I & II), GRM 380 (Readings in German Literature), as well as GRM 426, GRM 427, GRM 428, GRM 429 (Issues in German Culture and Literature I, II, III, IV). The department adjudicates which transfer courses fulfill this content-area requirement.
Second Semester
GRM
| German Major Elective | 4 |
| Catholic Traditions in Fine Arts Core | 3 |
PHL
| Philosophy Core | 3 |
THE
| Theology Core | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
German Major Elective: Please note that, as per the requirements for the German major, all German major elective credits must be at the 300-400 levels. At least 12 of these credit hours must be in the content areas of culture, literature, film, or linguistics (vs. language-skills courses). Designated courses satisfying this content area requirement are GRM 333, GRM 334 (The Aftermath of the Nazi Horror in German-language Film from 1946 to the Present I & II), GRM 380 (Readings in German Literature), as well as GRM 426, GRM 427, GRM 428, GRM 429 (Issues in German Culture and Literature I, II, III, IV). The department adjudicates which transfer courses fulfill this content-area requirement.
Junior Year
First Semester
GRM
| German Major Elective | 4 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
Second Semester
GRM
| German Major Elective | 4 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
Senior Year
First Semester
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
Second Semester
| GRM 434 | Senior Thesis | 1 |
| OR | |
| GRM 435 | Coordinating Seminar | 1 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |