College Schools, Departments & Programs

Germanic Studies

Major in Germanic Studies

Purpose

The B.A. Major in Germanic Studies offers a full curriculum including German language, linguistics, literature, and culture, as well as courses in Dutch, Yiddish, and Norwegian. Faculty members teach at all levels; class sizes are moderate to small; and there are many opportunities for direct student-faculty contact, including a departmental honors program.

Requirements

Students must complete 30 credit hours in the major at or above the 200 level. At least 21 credit hours must be in courses taught in German; a minimum of 12 of these 21 credit hours must be at the 400 level. At least one 3 credit hour course at the 400 level must be taken on the Bloomington campus. Students are required to take two of the gateway courses: G332, G334, E336. At least one of the gateway courses has to be completed before enrolling in any 400-level course other than G400.

Up to 9 credit hours may be taken in English (E prefix) or any other Germanic language offered (G, K, N, S, X, or Y prefixes).

Students must also complete the degree requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences.