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Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Language with a concentration in German

The degree program requires a minimum of 120 credits, with 33 credits in the major, and at least 27 of those in upper-level courses in German. Along with the general requirements for the B.A. degree, students concentrating in German must take these courses:

GRMN 300 Composition and Conversation
GRMN 301 Grammar and Writing
GRMN 305 German Conversation, GRMN 307 German Conversation and Film or GRMN 311 German Through the Media
GRMN 320 and 321 Civilization and Culture I and II
GRMN 330 and 331 Survey of Literature

To complete the major, students select 9 credits of course work in German at the advanced level (300 leel or above); of these a minimum of 6 credits must be earned in 400-level GRMN courses. In order to take a 400-level or above course in German, students must have successfully completed three courses (9 credits) at the 300 level.

All foreign language majors and transfer students who intend to major in a foreign language must take a minimum of two 400-level courses at VCU in the chosen language area. Both credit and distribution requirements for the major must be satisfied.

Along with the general education requirements of the College of Humanities and Sciences for the Bachelor of Arts degree, students concentrating in German must complete an experiential learning requirement through an approved internship, service-learning course, independent study, study-abroad program or other means as approved by the adviser.

In addition, students must complete a World Passport, to be reviewed by the SWS Advising Office and completed prior to submitting the graduation application.

Minor

A minor in German requires at least 18 credits in the language, none of which may be earned at the 100 level. Only six credits may be earned by completing 201, 202 or 205. At least 12 credits must be taken at the 300 level or above, six of which must be completed at VCU.

Note: Language Placement Test results cannot substitute for completion of course work.