GERMANIC STUDIES
Germanic Studies provides students with a wide range of opportunities to explore culture, literature, and language of the German-speaking countries. Such studies may fulfill the language requirement, serve as part of the general education, or lead to an in-depth course of study as a German major, double major, or minor. The study of German prepares students for academic careers in fields such as history, art history, religion, philosophy, political science, literature, and music as well as for professional careers, that emphasize the international aspects of business, law, economics, finance, government, science, engineering, and education.

GERMAN MAJOR
All major programs in German are designed individually by the student in consultation with the designated departmental advisor. The major in German consists of at least 27 credits or nine courses beyond GERM 203 Intermediate German I. These courses are organized into two groups: I. foundational courses (four courses, 12 credits) and II. advanced courses (five courses, 15 credits), as outlined below. All German majors complete the foundational courses, before they select advanced courses according to two tracks: one language and literature track and one cultural studies track.

Group I. Foundational Courses (four courses, 12 credits)
GERM 204 Intermediate II (3)
GERM 305 Advanced Grammar and Composition (3)
GERM 316 Readings in German Literature (3)
GERM 325 German Language and Culture I (3) OR
GERM 326 German Language and Culture II (3)

Group II. Advanced Courses (five courses, 15 credits)
Four advanced courses at the 400- or 600-level and one Senior Seminar. The four advanced courses may include one course taught in English at the 300 level and two electives at the advanced level in a related field outside the department, e.g., courses in German art, history, music, philosophy, and politics. Students in the language and literature track take three of the advanced courses in literature and one in culture. Students in the cultural studies track take one of the advanced courses in literature and three in culture.

GERMAN MINOR
The minor in German consists of five courses above GERM 203 Intermediate German I. Two of these five courses are required: GERM 204 Intermediate German II and GERM 316 Readings in German Literature. The remaining three may be selected from advanced language, literature, or culture courses in consultation with the designated departmental advisor. One course conducted in English may be counted toward the minor in German only with departmental approval and provided all reading is done in German.

STUDY ABROAD GUIDELINES
For all major and minors, the department strongly recommends at least one semester of study abroad in Germany. Prior to participation, majors and minors are encouraged to complete at least GERM 305, although the ideal study abroad candidate will have taken three courses at the 300 level. Grades and credits will transfer for Tulane affiliated programs. Other exchange programs may receive credit upon departmental review.

For German majors who study abroad:
The 600 level course must be taken on campus. Students returning from JYA or JSA may only take 400-600 level courses.
For German minors who study abroad:
6 credits (2 classes) must be taken on campus in the department. Students returning from JYA or JSA may only take 400-600 level courses.