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Department of Germanic Studies

Minor in German (Minors)

Students on Summer 2020, Fall 2020, or Spring 2021 requirements GERMIN

The Minor in German focuses on German language, linguistics, literature, and culture. It allows students to achieve proficiency in German while exploring advanced topics in German literature, media, intellectual history, and society. The minor can serve as a preparation for study abroad or for a career in one of the world's most influential global languages.

Requirements

The minor requires at least 15 credit hours, including the requirements listed below.
  1. Language Proficiency. One (1) course:
    • GER-G 250 Intermediate German II
    • GER-G 300 Fifth-Semester College German
    • GER-G 330
    • GER-G 400 Advanced College German
  2. Gateway Course. One (1) course:
    • GER-E 336 Introduction to the Structure of Germanic Languages
    • GER-G 332 Introduction to German Literature and Media
    • GER-G 334 Introduction to German Thought and Culture
  3. Advanced Electives. Additional courses, as needed, to fulfill remaining requirements:
    • Any GER-E 300–399
    • Any GER-E 400–499
    • Any GER-G 300–399
    • Any GER-G 400–499
    • Any GER-K 300–399
    • Any GER-K 400–499
    • Any GER-N 300–399
    • Any GER-N 400–499
    • Any GER-S 300–399
    • Any GER-S 400–499
    • Any GER-X 300–399
    • Any GER-X 400–499
  4. Courses Taught in German. At least 12 credit hours for the minor must be completed in courses taught in German:
    • GER-G 250 Intermediate German II
    • GER-G 300 Fifth-Semester College German
    • GER-G 300 Fifth-Semester College German
    • GER-G 305 Introduction to German Literature: Types
    • GER-G 306 Introduction to German Literature: Themes
    • GER-G 330
    • GER-G 332 Introduction to German Literature and Media
    • GER-G 334 Introduction to German Thought and Culture
    • GER-G 361 Contemporary Austria
    • GER-G 362 Introduction to Contemporary Germany
    • GER-G 363 Introduction to German Cultural History
    • GER-G 375 Conversational German
    • GER-G 396 German Language Abroad
    • GER-G 400 Advanced College German
    • GER-G 403 Medieval German Literature
    • GER-G 404 Modern German Literature
    • GER-G 415 Perspectives on German Literature
    • GER-G 416 Studies in German Authors
    • GER-G 418 German Film and Popular Culture
    • GER-G 421
    • GER-G 422
    • GER-G 424 Literature and Society since 1945
    • GER-G 448 Introduction to German Phonetics and Phonology
    • GER-G 451 Introduction to German Syntax
    • GER-G 453
    • GER-G 458 Introduction to German Morphology
    • GER-G 459 Introduction to the History of the German Language
    • GER-G 464 German Culture and Society
    • GER-G 496 Advanced German Language Abroad
  5. Minor GPA, Hours, and Minimum Grade Requirements.
    1. Minor GPA. A GPA of at least 2.000 for all courses taken in the minor—including those where a grade lower than C- is earned—is required.
    2. Minor Minimum Grade. Except for the GPA requirement, a grade of C- or higher is required for a course to count toward a requirement in the minor.
    3. Minor Upper Division Credit Hours. At least 9 credit hours in the minor must be completed at the 300–499 level.
    4. Minor Residency. At least 9 credit hours in the minor must be completed in courses taken through the Indiana University Bloomington campus or an IU-administered or IU co-sponsored Overseas Study program.