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German Studies, Minor

The Minor in German Studies

FACULTY ADVISOR

Dr. Martina Wells, Principal Lecturer of German Studies (mwells@andrew.cmu.edu)

Prerequisites

The completion of two Elementary German courses (at the 100-level) at CMU or the equivalent to those courses that can be determined at CMU via internal placement test scores. In all cases, progress will be accelerated by study abroad, which is highly recommended for all minors.

Curriculum

Minor in German Studies54 units

1. Foundational Courses in German Studies (5 courses, 45 units)
Units
82-221Intermediate German I9
82-222Intermediate German II9
82-320Contemporary Society in Germany, Austria and Switzerland9
82-323Germany, Austria and Switzerland in the 20th Century9
82-425Topics in German Literature and Culture9
82-426Topics in German Literature and Culture9
NOTE: Students who place out of one or two intermediate level courses must take additional courses at a higher level to complete the required number of courses. 
2. German Studies & Interdisciplinary Electives (1 course, 9 units)

In consultation with the advisor, choose one additional course taught in German or English for example, an additional 400-level course in German Studies, 82-282/82-283, or the Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics Seminar.

German Electives
Units
82-383Second Language Acquisition: Theories and Research9
82-388Topics in Second Language Acquisition9
82-425Topics in German Literature and CultureVar.
82-426Topics in German Literature and Culture9
82-427Nazi and Resistance Culture9
82-428History of German Film9
82-521Special Topics in German Studies *Var.
82-522Special Topics in German Studies *Var.
*

Courses can be repeated when they are offered with different topics.

Interdisciplinary Electives

From possibilities such as but not limited to the following. Students should consult SIO and their major advisor for the most up to date interdisciplinary electives appropriate for the German Studies curriculum. Courses may be suggested to the major advisor for approval as a substitute. Note that not all courses are offered each semester.

Architecture Units
48-338European Cities in the XIX Century: Planning, Architecture, Preservation9
48-350Postwar Modern Architecture and Theory9
English Units
76-239Introduction to Film Studies9
76-386Language & Culture9
76-483Research Methods in Technical & Professional Communication9
History Units
79-20520th Century Europe9
79-257Germany and the Second World War9
Languages, Cultures, and Applied Linguistics Units
82-227Germany & the European Union9
82-280Bilingual & Bicultural Experiences in the US9
82-281Gender and Sexuality in the Spanish-speaking World9
82-282Interpreting Global Texts & Cultures9
82-283Language Diversity & Cultural Identity9
82-284Multicultural Pittsburgh: Storytelling with 360 Video6
82-285Podcasting: Language and Culture Through Storytelling9
82-286Of Minorities and Migrants: Exploring Germany from the Margins Germany Today9
82-383Second Language Acquisition: Theories and Research9
82-388Topics in Second Language Acquisition9
82-427Nazi and Resistance Culture *9
82-428History of German Film *9
82-480Translation Technologies9
*

When taken entirely in English.

Music Units
57-306World Music9
Philosophy Units
80-136Social Structure, Public Policy & Ethics9
80-180Introduction to Linguistics9
80-251Modern Philosophy9
80-253Continental Philosophy9
80-275Metaphysics9
80-280Linguistic Analysis9
Psychology Units
85-421Language and Thought9

Curricular Notes & Clarifications:

  • At least one 400-level course is required for the minor.
  • Students who place out of one or two intermediate level courses must take additional courses at a higher level to complete the required number of courses.
  • Students may double count two courses taken for the German Studies minor that are also being used to fulfill the requirements of other majors, minors, and programs.  This does not include double-counting with General Education requirements, which has no limit.
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