German, B.A.

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Robin Huff, German program coordinator

Degree Requirements

In addition to courses in the language major, students are advised to choose courses in other areas that complement their language study. Such courses include other languages, history, philosophy, art and music, business, and education. Faculty in the department are eager to discuss students’ academic plans as they design their course of study.

In addition to the Program Degree Requirements, students must fulfill the College of Arts and Sciences Degree Requirements (see College Degree Requirements ) and the University Degree Requirements (see 1400 University Degree Requirements and Graduation ).

University Grade-Point Average and Grade Requirements

Georgia State University undergraduate students must achieve an overall institutional grade-point average of 2.0 and a major GPA of 2.0 in Areas G and H to receive a bachelor’s degree from the university. Grades of C- can be used to satisfy graduation requirements. However, some courses have prerequisites that require a grade of C or higher. (See 1460 GPA Requirement for additional information.)

Area F: Courses Appropriate to the Major (18 Hours)

Required courses (0-9 Hours)

GRMN through the 2002 level 0-9 Hours

Majors must achieve competence at the intermediate level before beginning courses at the 3000 level. They may demonstrate competence through placement exam scores, including the CLEP exam, prior study, or courses taken at Georgia State University.

Elective Courses

Select additional elective courses from the following to complete 18 hours in Area F

Any courses in other world languages
AL 2101 - Exploring Language 3 Credit Hours
AL 2102 - Languages of the World 3 Credit Hours
ANTH 2020 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3 Credit Hours
AH 1700 - Survey of Art I: Western Art from Antiquity to the Middle Ages 3 Credit Hours
AH 1750 - Survey of Art II: Western Art from the Renaissance to the Present 3 Credit Hours
ART 1301 - Art, Society, and Culture 3 Credit Hours
ECON 2105 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Credit Hours
ECON 2106 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 Credit Hours
ENGL 2110 - World Literature 3 Credit Hours
ENGL 2120 - British Literature 3 Credit Hours
ENGL 2130 - American Literature 3 Credit Hours
EDUC 2110 - Investigating Critical and Contemporary Issues in Education 3 Credit Hours
EDUC 2120 - Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity in Educational Contexts 3 Credit Hours
EDUC 2130 - Exploring Learning and Teaching 3 Credit Hours
GEOG 1101 - Introduction to Human Geography 3 Credit Hours
HIST 1111 - Survey of World History to 1500 3 Credit Hours
HIST 1112 - Survey of World History since 1500 3 Credit Hours
FLME 1010 - Film Aesthetics and Analysis 3 Credit Hours
JOUR 1010 - Basic News Writing 3 Credit Hours
PHIL 2010 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 Credit Hours
WGSS 2010 - Introduction to Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies 3 Credit Hours

Area G: Major Requirements (30 Hours)

The major in German consists of 30 hours (10 courses) on the 3000/4000 level. Prerequisite for all courses on the 3000 level is GRMN 2002 . Prerequisite for all courses at the 4000 level is the completion of at least 3 of the 4 courses at the 3000 level.

Required courses to fulfill CTW requirement (6 Hours)

GRMN 3301 - Advanced German I-CTW 3 Credit Hours
GRMN 4402 - German Communication and Perspective- CTW 3 Credit Hours

Major Requirements (9 Hours)

GRMN 3302 - Advanced German II: Practical Conversation 3 Credit Hours
GRMN 3311 - Stories and Histories 3 Credit Hours
GRMN 3313 - Introduction to German Cultural Studies 3 Credit Hours

Concentration Courses (15 Hours)

Area H: Minor and Additional Courses

World language majors are not required to take a minor. World language majors who choose a minor in other departments/schools/institutes are encouraged to select courses that are appropriate to their area of concentration. Students are also urged to consider combining their major with a second major in another language or another discipline under the Double Major option.
Up to six additional hours may be taken in the major.

Critical Thinking Through Writing Requirement

As of summer 2015, all students are required to complete one Critical Thinking Through Writing (CTW) course as part of the major. The university formerly required two CTW courses. Students following previous catalog requirements who have passed one CTW course in the major should consult with their senior academic advisor to determine which courses may be used as a substitution for the other formerly required CTW course. Information on senior advisement in the Office of Academic Assistance is available at cas.gsu.edu/undergraduate/senior-advisement-90-credit-hours/.