World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Degree: German

The minor in Cultural Studies helps students better understand the history, culture, and politics of the country they choose. It comprises five German language courses and the online course, Aspects of German Culture and Language (GERM 300).

Students may not major in German World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures and also minor in Cultural Studies in German. Courses may only be used for one minor program (Cultural Studies or Languages).

For a more in-depth look at minor requirements, visit our Academic Catalog.

This minor prepares students to understand and communicate with people from different cultures:

• Real World German: Let’s Go! (GERM 201)
• The Science of Language: an Introduction to Linguistics (WLLC 101)
• One World, Many Voices: an Introduction to Intercultural Communicative Competency (WLLC 102)
• The Art of ‘Reading:’ Introduction to Literary and Film Studies (WLLC 103)
• Two 300-level courses from the comparative tier of the department’s majors

For a more in-depth look at minor requirements, visit our Academic Catalog.

Students may also add a minor in:

• Classical Languages, consisting of 15 elective hours in the specified program
• Professional Education, consisting of 27 hours in the specified program

For a more in-depth look at minor requirements, visit our Academic Catalog.