German, Russian, Japanese, and Chinese Studies
German Major Requirements
Through a Major in German you will gain insight into the history, literature, and contemporary culture of German-speaking countries and develop an advanced competency in the German language. The intensive study of German literature and culture will help you to develop strong writing and communicative skills that are crucial for careers in journalism, public relation, publishing or advertisement, teaching, governmental service, and international trade. Our program also provides a good preparation for graduate school and will—especially when you decide to double major in a discipline such as history, philosophy, geography, or sociology—increase your chances to enter high ranking graduate programs in the humanities and social sciences.
All majors must maintain a GPA of at least 2.0 in German courses for a degree in German. Minimum of 27 semester hours in German above the 204 level, including at least:
Four courses involving literature or culture from the following: GER 215*, 216*, 217*, 218*, 221*, 305*, 306*, 403, 404, 405, 406, 491, 492 or 493 (if taken for 3 s.h.)
Five additional courses above the 204 level
Majors may also take BCN 527 (German Auteurs) plus 1 s.h. of tutorials (491, 492).
*These courses count as major credit only if a student also enrolls in GER 291 and/or 1 s.h. of tutorials (491, 492) where an appropriate amount of speaking or reading or writing is done in German.
For more information see the bulletin (http://www.uncg.edu/reg/Catalog/current/GRJ/majorGerman.html) or contact a faculty member.