German (Minor)
This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2024–Spring 2025 catalog year. For more information about catalog year, go to Catalog Year Information.
Minor in German
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences (AS)
Department: Classical and Modern Languages
Academic Plan Code(s): GERMMINOR
The German minor is designed for all students seeking to expand their German language and intercultural competencies beyond the introductory level. The program complements a wide variety of majors by unlocking new opportunities to study and intern abroad. Additionally, this minor increases students’ marketability to potential employers and graduate programs domestically and internationally by demonstrating greater German language proficiency and intercultural awareness.The German minor provides flexibility in allowing students to complete its requirements exclusively through courses taught in German or by including courses taught in English. Whether your goals are to live and work in a German-speaking country or you just enjoy learning about German language and culture, the German minor has you covered!
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| GER 123 | German Language and Culture in Review | 4 |
| GER 201 | Journey into the German-Speaking World I | 3 |
| GER 202 | Journey into the German-Speaking World II | 3 |
| GER 321 | Intercultural German Communication I (Speaking) | 3 |
| Select two of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Independent Study | ||
| Culture of the German-Speaking World - D2, AH | ||
or M L 280 | Culture of the German-Speaking World - AH, D2 | |
| Special Topics in German Literature, Language, and Culture | ||
| Intercultural German Communication II (Writing) | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| The Power of Language(s): Social, Political, and Cultural Dimensions - WR | ||
| Community Internship | ||
| Minimum Total Hours | 19 | |
At least three (3) semester hours of the requirements for a minor must be successfully completed while enrolled in the University of Louisville.
