German studies course catalog
2026-27 Catalog
NICK DOBSON, Adjunct Instructor
B.A., Rice; M.A., Ph.D., Texas
MARK SAFSTROM, Associate Professor
B.A., North Park University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Washington
LISA SEIDLITZ, Professor, Chair of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
B.A., M.A., Illinois; Ph.D., Texas
MAJOR IN GERMAN STUDIES. 28 credits beyond GRMN 101, including two language courses (GRMN-102, GRMN-201, GRMN-202, GRMN-203, GRMN-220, GRMN-221, GRMN-222, GRMN-301, GRMN-302, GRMN-303, GRMN-320, GRMN-321, GRMN-322, GRMN-420, GRMN-421) Additional credits may come from language or culture courses taught in English (GRST-250, GRST-251, GRST-252, GRST-253, GRST- 352; GRST-353, GRMN-470, GRMN-471, GRMN-490; HIST-316, HIST-317; RELG-270; SCAN-240, SCAN-341, SCAN-350, SCAN-361).
Senior Inquiry is not required for students completing SI in another department or program. Participation in a language & culture program or an approved internship in Germany is highly recommended. A maximum of 8 credits of coursework taken overseas may count toward the major.
Students interested in teaching German should contact the department chair.
MINOR IN GERMAN STUDIES. 20 credits beyond GERM-101, including two language courses (GRMN-200, GRMN-201, GRMN-202, GRMN-203, GRMN-220, GRMN-221, GRMN-222, GRMN-301, GRMN-302, GRMN-303, GRMN-320, GRMN-321, GRMN-322, GRMN-420, GRMN-421) Additional credits may come from language or culture courses taught in English (GRST-250, GRST-251, GRST-252, GRST-253, GRST-352, GRST- 353; GRMN-470, GRMN-471, GRMN-490; HIST-316, HIST-317; RELG-270; SCAN-240, SCAN-341, SCAN-350, SCAN-361).
For an interdisciplinary minor related to German Studies, see Linguistics.
Grade Point Average Notation: All courses listed in the catalog as required courses for any major and/or minor, including those courses outside of the department or with a different subject coding, are considered part of the major and will count in the grade point average. Some departments may have additional grade requirements for the courses offered within their department. Recommended supporting courses that are optional and not required may also count in the major depending on the program. For more information see your department chair or the degree requirements for Bachelor of Arts and information on Majors/Minors.