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Studying German at Marquette develops your ability to speak, read, understand and write in German, immersing yourself in the dramatic story of German literature and history, culture and contemporary German society. Recent courses have explored the topic of witness and resistance in German literature, the works of Franz Kafka, and the revolutionary aspects of art and music in the Romantic era. As a second major, German offers a unique way of enlarging pre-professional or scientific studies, especially for those who plan careers in law, medicine, business, government and education.
In addition to offering the German major, the faculty also support students preparing for secondary teaching, as well as a popular minor in German which consists of eighteen credit hours above the intermediate language level.
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Major in German
The major in German consists often courses with a minimum of 30 credit hours: five required courses (15 credit hours) and an additional five courses (15 credit hours) in Concentration 1 or Concentration 2 listed below. One course (GRMN 3210) in English may be counted toward the major.
Note:
- Elementary and intermediate level GRMN courses (GRMN 1001, GRMN 1002, GRMN 2001, GRMN 2002 and GRMN 2003) do not count toward the major.
| Required: | ||
| GRMN 3001 | German Composition and Conversation | 3 |
| GRMN 3030 | Intensive Critical Reading in German | 3 |
| GRMN 3100 | Advanced German Composition and Conversation | 3 |
| GRMN 3500 | The Modern German Short Story | 3 |
| GRMN 3510 | Thematic Surveys in German Literature | 3 |
| Additional Requirements: | 15 | |
| Completion of Concentration 1 or 2 listed below | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
Students must complete five additional German courses in Concentration 1 or Concentration 2 as listed below:
| Electives - Choose five additional GRMN courses. | 15 | |
Both of the following courses in English may be counted toward the major: | ||
| German Contributions to Western Civilization | ||
| German Literature in English Translation: | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
Note:
- GRMN 3210 does not fulfill the elective requirement for Concentration 2: Education majors.
| Required Courses: | ||
| GRMN 3120 | German Phonetics and Advanced Speaking Practice | 3 |
| GRMN 3200 | German Contributions to Western Civilization | 3 |
| GRMN 4110 | Advanced German Grammar | 3 |
| Electives - Choose two additional GRMN courses. | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
Additional requirements for Concentration 2: Education Majors:
- The German section will offer Education Majors an on-going evaluation of the candidates’ abilities to understand and produce German, to read and write the language and to understand the structure of the language. Additionally, an evaluation is made of the candidate’s familiarity with current German culture.
- Maintenance of a minimum 2.750 grade point average in the German major with a minimum of a 3.000 grade point average in the following courses as applicable: GRMN 3001 German Composition and Conversation, GRMN 3100 Advanced German Composition and Conversation, GRMN 3120 German Phonetics and Advanced Speaking Practice and GRMN 4110 Advanced German Grammar.
- Passing an official Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) in German at the level of Intermediate-High on the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Scale before being permitted to register for FOLA 4000 Teaching World Languages and Cultures.
- Completion of FOLA 4000 Teaching World Languages and Cultures.
- Residence in a country in which German is spoken or participation in a structured study abroad program and/or intensive immersion experience. The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures must approve the program selected.
Minor in German
The minor in German consists of six courses: three required courses (9 credit hours) and three electives (9 credit hours) for a minimum of 18 semester hours as listed below.
Note:
- Lower level GRMN courses do not count toward the minor: GRMN 1001, GRMN 1002, GRMN 2001, GRMN 2002 and GRMN 2003.
| Required: | ||
| GRMN 3001 | German Composition and Conversation | 3 |
| GRMN 3030 | Intensive Critical Reading in German | 3 |
| GRMN 3500 | The Modern German Short Story | 3 |
| Electives: Choose three GRMN courses. | 9 | |
One of the following courses in English may be counted toward the minor: | ||
| German Contributions to Western Civilization | ||
| German Literature in English Translation: | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
