The Department of German offers minors in German, German Studies, and Business German. Students take 7 courses, including up to 4 courses from a year abroad, or 2 courses from a semester abroad. The minors are designed to help students develop a coherent set of courses in accordance with their own interests in German language, literature, thought, culture, politics, and business practices.

Minor Requirements (7 units)

Prerequisite:  GERMAN 102-3 Intermediate German or equivalent proficiency

• 5 core courses
  • 2 German-language courses in advanced language and media
    • 1 at the 200 level
    • 1 at the 300 level; or as discussed with the DUS
  • 3 German-language courses in Business German
    • 1 at the 200 level (GERMAN 209-0 or GERMAN 213-0)
    • 2 at the 300 level (GERMAN 309-1 and GERMAN 309-2)
• 2 elective courses taught in the German department chosen according to the interests of the students.  The courses may be in English or German.

Note:

• Minors returning from a study abroad program must enroll in at least 1 300-level German-language course in the department.