German Studies Minor

Students take language classes in a dynamic, student-centered environment that highlights language acquisition as well as cultural sensitivity for the heritage of the German-speaking nations. Beginning students acquire the ability to speak, understand, read, and write in German with reasonable fluency. Students should have a good background in English grammar and syntax. While knowledge of German is welcome, it is not required. More information is available on the Department of World Languages and Cultures webpage.

Students have the opportunity to study abroad with the CSU International Programs in Germany. Students are encouraged to officially plan an academic residency abroad when possible. The cost of the residency abroad varies according to the program and world region. Students should understand the costs involved and plan ahead. Consult with the Cal Poly Humboldt Center for International Programs.

Contact Information

Department of World Languages and Cultures
(707) 826-3226
wlc@humboldt.edu

Requirements for the Minor (22 Units)

GERM 105 - German Level I Units: 4
GERM 106 - German Level II Units: 4
GERM 107 - German Language and Culture III Units: 4
GERM 207 - German Language and Culture IV Units: 4

Upper Division Electives

Complete an additional 6 units selected from the following courses (depending upon interests and particular emphasis of the student), with at least one course from outside of the German program.

Courses offered by various departments, often under the rubric of Special Topics, may be relevant and appropriate to the German Studies minor. Such courses will be approved by the German Studies faculty advisor on a case-by-case basis.

ART 301 - Topics in Western Art History Units: 3 [when appropriate]
ECON 305 - International Economics and Globalization Units: 3
GEOG 472 - Topics in Regional Geography Units: 1-4 [when appropriate]
GERM 306 - Sex, Class and Culture: Gender and Ethnic Issues in International Short Stories Units: 3
GERM 480 - Undergraduate Seminar Units: 1-4
GERM 499 - Directed Study Units: 1-3
HIST 300 - The Era of World War I Units: 3
HIST 301 - The Era of World War II Units: 3
HIST 348 - Modern Germany Units: 4
PSCI 330 - Political Regimes and Political Change Units: 4 Europe

About Electives

The department encourages students to combine the study of German with their other academic interests. In addition to the courses listed above, students may use relevant courses from other disciplines as elective credit toward the minor in German Studies. For example: an art history class discussing German art topics; a geography class focused on Western Europe; history and political science classes in which German issues are a major part; or a philosophy class covering German philosophers. Consult with the German advisor about these electives.