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Major Concentration German Studies (36 credits)

Offered by: Languages,Literatures,Cultures     Degree: Bachelor of Arts and Science

Program Requirements

The Major Concentration in German Studies provides students with a rigorous and broad inquiry into the major features that have defined German cultural life since the eighteenth century. Knowledge of the German language is a core component of the major concentration and normally courses towards the major concentration will be taught in German. Courses will include the study of major works of literature, philosophy, film, theory, and visual art that have made a defining impact on German and European culture. Students will acquire the skills of critical reading and viewing that allow them to interpret complex works of art and evaluate their social and cultural significance.

Complementary Courses (36 credits)

6 credits must be in pre-20th century literature and culture.

A minimum of 9 credits of literature, culture, and film courses taught in German.

A maximum of 6 credits of LLCU courses, with prior departmental approval.

Language Courses

  • GERM 200 German Language, Intensive Beginners (6 credits)

    Offered by: Languages,Literatures,Cultures (Faculty of Arts)

    Overview

    German (Arts) : An intensive language course designed to develop communicative skills; covers the first level (GERM 202D1/GERM 202D2) in one term. Required for program students.

    Terms: Fall 2024

    Instructors: Morrison, Maria (Fall)

    • Winter

    • 6 hours, plus 1 hour laboratory

  • GERM 202 German Language, Beginners' (6 credits)

    Offered by: Languages,Literatures,Cultures (Faculty of Arts)

    Overview

    German (Arts) : A comprehensive first-level course designed to develop communicative skills.

    Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025

    Instructors: Kim, Sun-Young; Burkard, Annika; Sauvé, Benjamin (Fall) Kim, Sun-Young; Gosselin, David (Winter)

    • 6 hours, plus 1 hour laboratory

  • GERM 202D1 German Language, Beginners' (3 credits)

    Offered by: Languages,Literatures,Cultures (Faculty of Arts)

    Overview

    German (Arts) : A comprehensive first level course designed to develop communicative skills.

    Terms: Fall 2024

    Instructors: Kim, Sun-Young; Burkard, Annika; Sauvé, Benjamin (Fall)