In addition to the area distribution requirements for the School of Liberal Arts, the major in German requires the following:
29 credit hours above the 100 level, including at least one 400-level language course (G423, G431, G445, G465), one contemporary culture course (G365), at least one 400-level historical culture and literature course (G407, G408, G409, G410) and a capstone portfolio (G498). Other courses may also be selected on the basis of placement level by test or course work and/or focus of interest. They include ALL 200-, 300-, and 400-level courses, except courses taught in English.
Major Course Requirements
- A minimum of one 400-level language course:
- G423 The Craft of Translation (3 cr.)
- G431 Advanced Business German (3 cr.)
- G445 Oberstufe: Grammatik (3 cr.)
- G465 Oberstufe: Kommunikation (3 cr.)
- One contemporary culture course:
- G365 Deutsche Kultur Heute (3 cr.)
- A minimum of one 400-level historical culture and literature course:
- G407 Knights, God, and the Devil (3 cr.)
- G408 Love, Nature, and the Age of Romanticism (3 cr.)
- G409 19. Jahrhundert: Kultur und Literatur (3 cr.)
- G410 20. Jahrhundert: Kultur und Literatur (3 cr.)
- Capstone: Portfolio
- G498 Individual Studies in German (1 cr.)
To help assess and showcase academic progress in German while at IUPUI, graduating majors will assemble and present a capstone portfolio that includes a minimum of one written project completed for each of the major courses above the 100 level taken in residence at IUPUI.
International Study or Work Internship Option
- G493 Internship in German (1-6 cr.)
- G498 Individual Studies in German (1-6 cr.)
1-6 credit hours toward the major in German may be earned through individual study or international work internship abroad or locally. There is a 3 credit limit for one individual study or work project.
Program for International Engineering
Students majoring in biomedical, mechanical, electrical, or computer engineering can also earn an applied German major. German language requirements and some School of Liberal Arts requirements are modified for this major. The dual degree program takes five years to complete and includes a one-semester internship in Germany during the fourth year of study. Students may formally enter into the program. For further information, contact the director of the Program in German and refer to the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology section of this bulletin.
Teacher Certification for Secondary School with a Major in German
The teaching major for a middle school/high school teaching license requires the completion of at least 36 credit hours, 30 credit hours at the 300 and 400 levels. For a detailed description of all requirements, see the director of the Program in German and refer to the School of Education Undergraduate Program Bulletin.