German

A total of 10 four-credit courses is required, all completed with a grade of C or higher.

• CAS XL 100 Explorations in World Literature: Leaving Home. OR LG250 Masterpieces of German Literature (in English)
• Five courses taught in German numbered LG 212 or higher* 
• Two LG courses in German language, linguistics, literature, film, or culture numbered LG220 or higher, taught in German or in English. 
• XL 379 Writing About Literature – WLL Junior Seminar: Trains WLL majors in the craft of academic writing in preparation for their senior capstone projects.
• CAS XL 479 – WLL Senior Seminar. A capstone course with a paper or translation project that makes use of German-language sources.

*Students placed higher in the language sequence, according to placement test results, should begin with the appropriate level for them.

1. Proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and the understanding of spoken German, at the intermediate-mid to intermediate-high level as measured by ACTFL guidelines, and the ability to use these skills in a range of academic and everyday situations.
2. knowledge of major themes in German literature and culture in their historical contexts, including links to other European and world literary traditions.
3. The ability to read critically and closely, to interpret texts, and to evaluate arguments about literary and cultural texts and topics.
4. The ability to formulate an organized, well-supported argument in writing; to write clearly and persuasively; and to locate and cite effective secondary materials in writing.
5. The ability to demonstrate cross-cultural understanding, communication, and adaptability and to make connections across disciplines and areas of study.

To graduate with honors, students will maintain a GPA in the major of at least 3.7 and will take one additional four-unit course beyond the 10 required for the major. This course could be CAS LG 401/402 (senior honors thesis work), CAS LG 491/492 (directed study), CAS TL 540 (literary translation seminar focusing on a literary work in German), or any LG course numbered above CAS LG 350 and taught in German. Note that CAS TL 540 requires the zero-unit corequisite CAS TL 542.

While pursuing a German major, you may be able to fulfill up to 22 out of 26 BU Hub requirements for an undergraduate degree.

Six CAS LG courses completed with a grade of C or higher. All required courses are 4 credit hours.

• Four advanced courses taught in German numbered LG 212 or higher. *
• Two LG courses in German language, linguistics, literature, film, or culture numbered 220 or higher, taught in German or English. Courses or internships during a Study Abroad program in a German-speaking country may also be counted with approval of your Minor advisor.

*Students placed higher in the language sequence, according to placement test results, should begin with the appropriate level for them.

With advisor’s approval, students may include up to three equivalent transfer courses from other colleges, universities, or non-Boston University study abroad programs and must take a minimum of three courses on the Charles River Campus.

HUB: Courses taken for the German minor can also satisfy BU Hub requirements in several different areas; see individual course descriptions for details.

1. Knowledge of major themes and genres in German literature and culture in their historical contexts, including links to other European and world literary traditions.
2. Critical thinking, communication, and writing skills within areas of content and cultural knowledge.
3. Proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension in German at or above a level (ACTFL intermediate-mid) where these skills can be used for communication in everyday and academic situations.