German Program
Academics
Contact Dr. Denise Della Rossa for more information at dellarossa.1@nd.edu
Major and Supplementary Major
German Curriculum Effective September 2011
Major
Ten courses at or above the 20202- or 20212-level, seven of which must be taught in German. Four of the upper division courses must be taken at the home institution from departmental offerings and at least two of these courses must be at the 40000-level.
Supplementary Major
Eight courses at or above the 20202- or 20212-level, six of which must be taught in German. Three of the upper division courses must be taken at the home institution and must be at the 30000-level from departmental offerings and at least one of these courses must be at the 40000-level.
All Majors
Majors must select at least one course each from clusters A and B (in that order) before taking courses from Cluster C and should take at least one course from Cluster C before proceeding to courses from Cluster D. Courses from Cluster D are intended to serve as culminating (senior-year) courses. For first majors, at least four of these courses must be taken at the home campus; for supplementary majors, three courses must be taken at the home campus.
Minor
Successful completion of 5 courses (minimum 15 credit hours) at or above the 20202- or 20212-level. Of these 5 courses, 4 must be taught in German, and must include at least one course each from Cluster A and Cluster B. Students who participate in a study abroad program must take at least one course from department offerings after their return to the home campus.
Any student with previous German experience MUST TAKE the placement exam before enrolling in a German course. Please note that this includes students who have taken an AP or SAT II exam.
Placement Exam
Any student with previous German experience MUST TAKE the placement exam before enrolling in a German course. Please note that this includes students who have taken an AP or SAT II exam.
Language Courses
A. Language Requirement (generally defined as successful completion of 20201 or its equivalent)
- 10101
- 10102
- 20201
B. 20202: Intermediate German/Special Topics
(Prerequisite: 20201 or its equivalent.)
- Special topics based on faculty specializations, but in all cases designed to enhance students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills to a level that will allow them to succeed in 30000-level courses.
Clusters A-D: Schematic Organization
Cluster A (Conversation/Composition/Reading)
(Prerequisite for this cluster is 20202 or the equivalent)
- 30102 ABCs of Speaking, Reading, and Writing about Literature
Offered in fall semester in odd years. - 30104 Advanced Composition and Conversation
Offered every semester.
Cluster B (Introduction to Culture and Literature)
(Prerequisite for this cluster is at least one course from Cluster A)
- 30107 German Cultural History (Kulturgeschichte)
Offered every spring semester. - 30108 Survey of German-language Literature (Literature von gestern and heute)
Offered every fall semester.
