Foreign Language Area Studies within the General Studies Major: German

Students may seek a general studies major focused on foreign language area studies. The description and objectives of the major in general studies may be found in General Studies

Intended Program Outcomes

The student who graduates with a focus in foreign language area studies will be able to

  • Utilize oral and written foreign language skills and related cultural knowledge in a variety of personal and professional settings.
  • Communicate effectively orally and in writing with individuals and with groups to convey ideas and knowledge and to establish professional competency.
  • Develop skills and competencies required for sustainable professional success.
  • Use appropriate resources to research and critically analyze real world situations.
  • Cultivate an awareness of one's changing relationship to diverse social, historical, and cultural contexts.

Degree Requirements

A degree with a major in general studies requires the successful completion of 120 credits of coursework including 30 credits for the major (indicated by F); 41 credits in general education requirements (GERs); and 49 credits in the minor, electives, and other degree requirements. At least 15 credits in the major must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above).

Recommended Sequence

The following course sequence will fulfill all of the requirements for the BS in general studies with a focus in foreign language area studies. Since some recommended courses fulfill more than one requirement, substituting courses for those listed may make it necessary to take additional courses to meet degree requirements. Students should consult an academic advisor whenever taking advantage of other options.

Information on alternate courses (where allowable) to fulfill general education requirements (in communications, arts and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, biological and physical sciences, mathematics, and interdisciplinary issues) may be found in the General Education Requirements.

Requirements for the Foreign Language Area Studies/German within the General Studies Major

Coursework for a major in general studies with a focus in foreign language area studies/German includes the following:

  • Required core language courses
    (15 credits, at least 3 at the 400 level): Chosen from GERM 301, 302, 311, 312, 318, 401, and 402
  • Required core courses (6 credits): Chosen from any upper-level GERM
  • Supplementary major courses (9 credits): Chosen from any GERM or other approved course related to the discipline

Foreign Language Area Studies/German within the General Studies Major Courses

First Courses

(to be taken within the first 18 credits)

Note: Placement tests are required for math and writing courses.

LIBS 150 Introduction to Research (1)

WRTG 101 Introduction to Writing (3)

MATH 103 College Mathematics (3)
or a higher-level math course

Introductory Courses

(to be taken within the first 30 credits)

GERM 111 Elementary German I (3)
or other ARTH, ARTT, HIST, HUMN, MUSC, PHIL, THET, dance, literature, or foreign language course to fulfill the first general education requirement in arts and humanities

BIOL 101 Concepts of Biology (3)

and BIOL 102 Laboratory in Biology (1)

or BIOL 103 Introduction to Biology
or other course(s) to fulfill the general education requirement in biological and physical sciences with related laboratory

WRTG 291 Research Writing (3)
or other course to fulfill the general education requirement in communications/ writing

GVPT 170 American Government (3)
or other ANTH, BEHS, ECON, GEOG, GVPT, PSYC, SOCY, or eligible AASP, CCJS, GERO, or WMST course to fulfill the first general education requirement in behavioral and social sciences

IFSM 201 Concepts and Applications of Information Technology (3)

or CMST 303 Advanced Application Software

GERM 112Required by major Elementary German II (3)
or other supplemental major course
(see Requirements for the Major)

Foundation Courses

(to be taken within the first 60 credits)

PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology (3)

or SOCY 100 Introduction to Sociology
or other course to fulfill the second general education requirement in behavioral and social sciences
(discipline must differ from first)

NSCI 100 Introduction to Physical Science (3)

or ASTR 100 Introduction to Astronomy
or other course to fulfill the general education requirement in biological and physical sciences

HIST 142 Western Civilization II (3)

or HIST 157 History of the United States Since 1865 Or other ARTH or HIST course to fulfill the general education requirement in arts and humanities for the historical perspective
(discipline must differ from other humanities course)

GERM 211Required by major Intermediate German I (3)
or other supplemental major course
(see Requirements for the Major)

IFSM 304 Ethics in Information Technology (3)
or other course to fulfill the general education requirement in interdisciplinary issues/computing

SPCH 100 Foundations of Oral Communication (3)

or SPCH 101 Introduction to Public Speaking
or other course to fulfill the general education requirement in communications/ writing or speech

GERM 212Required by major Intermediate German II (3)
or other supplemental major course
(see Requirements for the Major)

Additional Required Courses

(to be taken after introductory and foundation courses)

ENGL 391 Advanced Research Writing (3)
or other course to fulfill the upper-level advanced writing requirement

GERM 301Required by major Review Grammar and Composition I (3)
or other core language course
(see Requirements for the Major)

GERM 302Required by major Review Grammar and Composition II (3)
or other core language course
(see Requirements for the Major)

GERM 311Required by major Advanced Conversation I (3)
or other core language course
(see Requirements for the Major)

GERM 312Required by major Advanced Conversation II (3)
or other core language course
(see Requirements for the Major)

GERM 333Required by major German Life and Culture I (3)
or other core course
(see Requirements for the Major)

GERM 334 F German Life and Culture II (3)
or other core course
(see Requirements for the Major)

GERM 401Required by major Advanced Composition I (3)
or other core language course
(see Requirements for the Major)

Minor and/or Elective Courses

(to be taken in the last 60 credits along with required major courses) (49)

Total credits for BS in general studies 120


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Last updated: 30 June 2011