German
Administered by the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures, a major in German serves to develop fluency in one of the leading languages of science, industry, and intellectual culture; familiarity with principles governing the structure of our Indo-European family of languages and of languages generally; insight into the use of language in literary expression and portrayal; and knowledge of the culture that finds expression through this language and its literature. The departmental option in Scandinavian provides substantially the same advantages. The department also sponsors study abroad programs.
Major in Sciences and Letters Curriculum
E-mail: german@uiuc.edu
Degree title: Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences
Minimum required major and supporting course work normally equates to 45-57 hours with at least 30 hours in German.
General education: The LAS General Education requirements are set up so students automatically complete the Campus General Education requirements.
Minimum hours required for graduation: 120 hours
Departmental distinction: Students majoring in the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures are urged to consult the departmental honors adviser by the second semester of the junior year for information pertaining to senior honors work and honors awards in the department.
Students must select one option in consultation with an adviser.
German and Commercial Studies Option
Designed to provide students with an understanding of the language and customs of the business world in German-speaking countries, together with study of international affairs and commerce, especially trade with Europe.
| Hours | Requirements |
|---|---|
| 31 | German courses including: |
GER 211—Conversation and Writing I |
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GER 212—Conversation and Writing II |
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GER 320—German for Business |
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GER 321—German for Economics |
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GER 331—Intro to German Literature I |
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GER 401—Current Issues in German Media |
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GER 402—German Stylistics |
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GER 403—Translation, Theory & Practice |
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GER 420—History of German Civilization |
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GER 465—Ling Structures of German |
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| 6-8 | Western civilization.2 Select from: |
HIST 141—Western Civ to 1660 (or HIST 140), and |
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HIST 142—Western Civ Since1660 (or HIST 143) |
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| or | |
CWL 241—Masterpieces West Culture I, and |
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CWL 242—Masterpieces West Culture II |
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| 12-14 | Courses outside of German language and literature selected in consultation with the major adviser. These supporting courses are usually selected from business administration, finance, economics, accounting, etc. |
Language and Literature Option
Designed as a traditional study of German, providing students with a balanced knowledge of German language, literature, and civilization.
| Hours | Requirements |
|---|---|
| 31 | Minimum of 31 hours of German courses including: |
GER 211—Conversation and Writing I |
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GER 212—Conversation and Writing II |
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GER 331—Intro to German Literature I |
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GER 332—Intro to German Literature II |
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GER 401—Current Issues in German Media |
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GER 402—German Stylistics |
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GER 420—History of German Civilization |
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GER 465—Ling Structures of German |
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| Select one of the following: | |
GER 470—Middle Ages to Baroque |
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GER 471—Enlightenment to Romanticism |
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| Select one of the following: | |
GER 472—Realism to Expressionism |
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GER 473—1920s to Today |
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GER 474—Poetics |
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| 6-8 | Western civilization. Select from: |
HIST 141—Western Civ to 1660 (or HIST 140), and |
|
HIST 142—Western Civ Since1660 (or HIST 143) |
|
| or | |
CWL 241—Masterpieces West Culture I, and |
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CWL 242—Masterpieces West Culture II |
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| 12-14 | Courses outside of German language and literature selected in consultation with the major adviser (e.g., French, English, etc.). |
Language Studies Option
Designed to acquaint students with the structure and development of Germanic languages.
| Hours | Requirements |
|---|---|
| 31 | German courses including: |
GER 211—Conversation and Writing I |
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GER 212—Conversation and Writing II |
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GER 331—Intro to German Literature I |
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GER 332—Intro to German Literature II |
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GER 401—Current Issues in German Media |
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GER 402—German Stylistics |
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GER 420—History of German Civilization |
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GER 465—Ling Structures of German |
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| Select one of the following: | |
GER 470—Middle Ages to Baroque |
|
GER 471—Enlightenment to Romanticism |
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| Select one of the following: | |
GER 472—Realism to Expressionism |
|
GER 473—1920s to Today |
|
GER 474—Poetics |
|
| 6-8 | Western civilization. Select from: |
HIST 141—Western Civ to 1660 (or HIST 140), and |
|
HIST 142—Western Civ Since1660 (or HIST 143) |
|
| or | |
CWL 241—Masterpieces West Culture I, and |
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CWL 242—Masterpieces West Culture II |
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| 18 | Additional courses including: |
SCAN 101—Beginning Scandinavian I |
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SCAN 102—Beginning Scandinavian II |
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LING 400—Intro to Linguistic Structure |
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One additional linguistics course |
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ENGL 403—History of the English Lang |
Modern German Studies Option
Designed to provide students with an understanding of present-day civilization and culture in German-speaking countries of Central Europe.
| Hours | Requirements |
|---|---|
| 31 | German courses including: |
GER 211—Conversation and Writing I |
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GER 212—Conversation and Writing II |
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GER 331—Intro to German Literature I |
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GER 332—Intro to German Literature II |
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GER 401—Current Issues in German Media |
|
GER 402—German Stylistics |
|
GER 420—History of German Civilization |
|
GER 465—Ling Structures of German |
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Select two from: |
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GER 471—Enlightenment to Romanticism |
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GER 472—Realism to Expressionism |
|
GER 473—1920s to Today |
|
GER 474—Poetics |
|
| 6-8 | Western civilization. Select from: |
HIST 141—Western Civ to 1660 (or HIST 140), and |
|
HIST 142—Western Civ Since1660 (or HIST 143) |
|
| or | |
CWL 241—Masterpieces West Culture I, and |
|
CWL 242—Masterpieces West Culture II |
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| 12-14 | Courses outside of German language and literature selected in consultation with an adviser (e.g., history, political science) |
Scandinavian Studies Option
Designed for students who will be able to spend a year abroad studying in Scandinavia.
| Hours | Requirements |
|---|---|
| 12 | Scandinavian beyond SCAN 101-104. Scandinavian courses in translation are acceptable. |
| 24 | Study abroad in Scandinavian studies through an approved LAS 299 program (in, for example, language, literature, history, art, political science, or linguistics). |
| 9 | Courses outside of Scandinavian studies must be selected in consultation with an adviser, including Western civilization requirement chosen from: |
HIST 141—Western Civ to 1660 (or HIST 140), and |
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HIST 142—Western Civ Since1660 (or HIST 143) |
|
| or | |
CWL 241—Masterpieces West Culture I, and |
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CWL 242—Masterpieces West Culture II |
For All Options
Twelve hours of 300- and 400-level courses in the major must be taken on this campus.
All foreign language requirements must be satisfied.
A Major Plan of Study Form must be completed and submitted to the LAS Student Affairs Office before the end of the fifth semester (60-75 hours). Please see your adviser.
Curriculum Preparatory to the Teaching of German
In order to remain in good standing in this program and be recommended for certification, candidates are required to maintain UIUC, cumulative, content area, and professional education, grade-point averages of 2.5 (A= 4.0). Candidates should consult their advisor or the Council on Teacher Education for the list of courses used to compute these grade-point averages.
E-mail: german@uiuc.edu
Web address for department: http://www.german.uiuc.edu
Degree title: Bachelor of Arts in the Teaching of German
Minimum required course work normally equates to 75 hours
General education: Consult the Curricula Preparatory to Teaching Foreign Languages. Minimum hours required for graduation: A minimum of 120 hours of credit is required for graduation. Consult the certification officer at 505 East Green Suite 203 for additional information. http://www.ed.uiuc.edu/CTE
Departmental distinction: Students should consult their advisers by the second semester of the junior year for information pertaining to seminar honors work and honors awards in the department.
| Hours | Professional Education Requirements |
|---|---|
| 29 | Professional education courses. (See Foreign Languages: Curricula Preparatory to Teaching Foreign Languages.) |
| Hours | Requirements |
|---|---|
| 8 | GER 101—Beginning German I |
| GER 102—Beginning German II | |
| 8 | GER 103—Intermediate German I |
| GER 104—Intermediate German II | |
| 6 | GER 211—Conversation and Writing I |
| GER 212—Conversation and Writing II | |
| 6 | GER 331—Intro to German Literature I |
| GER 332—Intro to German Literature II; or equivalent | |
| 3 | GER 401—Current Issues in German Media |
| 3 | GER 402—German Stylistics |
| 4 | GER 420—History of German Civilization, or equivalent |
| 3 | Select from: |
GER 470—Middle Ages to Baroque |
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GER 471—Enlightenment to Romanticism |
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GER 472—Realism to Expressionism |
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GER 473—1920s to Today |
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GER 474—Poetics |
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| 3 | GER 465—Ling Structures of German |
| 3 | German elective |
| 47 | Total1 |
NOTE: German Study Abroad (GER 299) is strongly recommended.
1. The total of 47 hours may be reduced by as much as 16 hours through prerequisite credit for work equivalent to GER 101-104 taken in secondary school.
Minor in German
The minor in German offers students a background in the language through the advanced undergraduate level, an introduction to the study of German literary classics, and a knowledge of the history of German culture.
E-mail: german@uiuc.edu
Web address for department: http://www.german.uiuc.edu
| Hours | Requirements |
|---|---|
| 12 | Any four of the following: |
GER 104—Intermediate German II |
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GER 211—Conversation and Writing I |
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GER 212—Conversation and Writing II |
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GER 320—German for Business |
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GER 321—German for Economics |
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GER 401—Current Issues in German Media |
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GER 402- German Stylistics |
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| 3 | Any one of the following: |
GER 331—Intro to German Literature I |
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GER 332—Intro to German Literature II |
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GER 465—Ling Structures of German |
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GER 470—Middle Ages to Baroque |
|
GER 471—Enlightenment to Romanticism |
|
GER 472—Realism to Expressionism |
|
GER 473—1920s to Today |
|
GER 474—Poetics |
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| 4 | GER 420—History of German Civilization |
| 19 | Total |
Teacher Education Minor in German
Teacher education minors are available only to students seeking to add additional teaching fields to their teaching majors.
E-mail: german@uiuc.edu
Web address for department: http://www.german.uiuc.edu
| Hours | Requirements |
|---|---|
| 8 | GER 101—Beginning German I |
| GER 102—Beginning German II | |
| 8 | GER 103—Intermediate German I |
| GER 104—Intermediate German II | |
| 6 | GER 211—Conversation and Writing I |
| GER 212—Conversation and Writing II | |
| 22 | Total |
Students are advised that additional course work is necessary to teach middle grades six through eight. Consult the certification officer at 505 East Green Suite 203 for additional information.