German Studies, BA

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Major Requirements

GER 101 - Intro to German Language & Culture 4 credit(s)
GER 102 - Intro to German Language & Culture 4 credit(s)
GER 201 - Intermediate German 4 credit(s)
GER 202 - Intermediate German 4 credit(s)
GER 494 - Senior Thesis in German Studies I 2 credit(s)
GER 495 - Senior Thesis in German Studies II 2 credit(s)
Upper-division credits earned abroad in a German-speaking country 12 credits *
OR
Upper-division credits earned abroad in a German-speaking country 8-11 credits *
AND
One German course numbered 300 or above to total 12 credits 1-4 credits **
German courses numbered 300 or above 16 credits (including at least 12 credits taken at Pacific, 4 credits of which must be numbered 400)
OR
German courses numbered 300 or above at Pacific (of which 4 credits must be numbered 400)
AND
One course from pre-approved related courses in art history, business, economics, history, humanities, literature, international studies, media arts, music, philosophy, business administration, political science

One of the Following: 2 Credits

A conversation or short-term study abroad class in a German-speaking country from any combination of 200 or 300-level or WORL 325 - Mentoring & Tutoring in the Languages

Total: 50 Credits

*Short-term travel abroad courses may not count towards upper-division hours earned abroad.

**Alternatives to the traditional semester study-abroad requirements must be through an accredited university and may be proposed to the German Program Coordinator for consideration. The program must then be pre-approved by the Chair of World Languages and Literatures in consultation with the German Program Coordinator and the Director of International Programs.

Please note that WORL 325 may not be available in all languages or in all semesters. Students should plan accordingly.

Students entering the sequence at the 300-level will complete a minimum of 16 credits selected from upper-division offerings.