Undergraduate
Degree Programs & Honors
We offer the following options for
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREES:
German
and Commercial Studies Option:
Designed to provide students with an understanding
of the language and customs of the business world in German-speaking
countries, together with study of international affairs and
commerce, especially trade with Europe.
1. Thirty-one hours in German (beyond the
100-level), including 211, 212, 320, 321, 331, 401, 402,
403, 420, and 465.
2. Twenty hours of supporting course work:
a. Western civilization. All students
will complete EITHER HIST 141 or 140 and HIST 142 or 143
(6-8 hours) OR CWL 241 and 242 (6 hours)
b. Twelve to fourteen additional hours
outside of German language and literature selected in
consultation with the major advisor. These supporting
courses are usually selected from business administration,
finance, economics, accountancy.
Language
and Literature:
Designed as a traditional study of German,
providing students with a balanced knowledge of German language,
literature, and civilization.
1. Thirty-one hours in German (beyond the
100-level), including 211, 212, 331, 332, 401, 402, 420,
465, 470 or 471, 472 or 473 or 474.
2. Twenty hours of supporting course work:
a. Western civilization. All students
will complete EITHER HIST 141 or 140 and HIST 142 or 143
(6-8 hours) OR CWL 241 and 242 (6 hours)
b. Twelve to fourteen additional hours
of course work outside of German language and literature
selected in consultation with an advisor (e.g., French,
English etc.).
Language
Studies:
Designed to acquaint students with the structure
and development of Germanic languages.
1. Thirty-one hours in German (beyond the
100-level), including 211, 212, 331, 332, 401, 402, 420,
465, 470 or 471, 472 or 473 or 474.
2. Twenty-four to twenty-six hours of supporting
course work:
a. Western civilization. All students
will complete EITHER HIST 141 or 140 and HIST 142 or
143 (6-8 hours) OR CWL 241 and 242 (6 hours)
b. At least 18 additional hours, including
SCAN 101 and 102, LING 400 and one additional linguistics
course, and ENGL 403.
Modern
German Studies:
Designed to provide students an understanding
of present-day civilization and culture in German-speaking
countries of Central Europe. (Most of the courses in this
option can be completed abroad during enrollment in the Department's
Austria-Illinois Exchange Program or other approved study
abroad programs.)
1. Thirty-one hours in German (beyond the
100-level), including 211, 212, 331, 332, 401, 402, 420,
465, and two of the following: 471, 472, 473, 474.
2. Twenty hours of supporting course work
comprised of:
a. Western civilization. All students
will complete EITHER HIST 141 or 140 and HIST 142 or 143
(6-8 hours) OR CWL 241 and 242 (6 hours)
b. Twelve to fourteen additional hours
outside of German language and literature selected in
consultation with an advisor. (e.g. History, Political
Science etc.)
Scandinavian
Studies:
Designed for students who will be able to
spend a year abroad studying in Scandinavia.
1. Twelve hours in Scandinavian beyond SCAN
101-104. Scandinavian courses in translation are acceptable.
2. Twenty-four hours of study abroad in
Scandinavian through an approved LAS 299 program (in e.g.,
language, literature, history, art, political science, or
linguistics).
3. Nine additional hours of supporting course
work outside of Scandinavian studies must be selected in
consultation with an advisor; these hours will include the
Western Civilization requirement that is satisfied by completing
EITHER HIST 141 or 140 and HIST 142 or 143 (6-8 hours) OR
CWL 241 and 242 (6 hours)
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For All Options:
- Twelve
hours of 300- and 400-level courses in the major must be
taken on this campus.
- All foreign language requirements must
be satisfied.
- A Major Plan of Study Form must be completed
and submitted to the LAS Student Affairs Office before the
end of the fifth semester (60-75 hours). Please see your
adviser.
SECOND MAJORS
OR SECOND DEGREES WITH GERMAN
To enhance their education
and increase their chances for future employment many students
have double majors. There virtually is no limit on subjects
you can combine with German: another foreign language, history,
political science, business administration, economics, finance,
and even engineering. If you combine two subjects within the
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) for a double major,
such as German and History, the total number of hours required
for graduation will be the same as for a single major (120
hours minimum). A double major normally will not prolong studies
beyond the customary four years. If you combine a major in
German with a major in another college, for example, German
with Accountancy in the College of Commerce and Business Administration,
or German and Electrical Engineering, which is in the College
of Engineering, at least 150 hours must be fulfilled, although
there will be some overlap. This double degree program is
likely to prolong your studies by a semester or even a year.
Consult with the department's undergraduate advisor for more
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