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    Nov 24, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

German, BA


Programs offered by the Department of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures provide insight into world cultures and languages. You can perfect your German through the study at UNT and abroad.


Degree Requirements

The following requirements must be satisfied for a Bachelor of Arts with a major in German.

Hours required and general/college requirements


A minimum of 120 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree as specified in the General University Requirements  in the Academics  section of the catalog and the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences  requirements.

Major requirements


39 hours of German, including


Placement or credit by examination may be used to satisfy


GERM 1010 , GERM 1020 , GERM 2040 , GERM 2050  

Suggested minors for BA with a major in German


Students who wish to earn a minor are encouraged to choose a second foreign language, English, business, computer science, economics, history or hospitality.

Electives


Hours required for electives may vary based on course selection and the University Core Curriculum requirements . Electives may be required to satisfy the advanced hour requirement (42) and/or the minimum total hours required for the degree. For specific information, see an academic advisor in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.

Other requirements


  • Students majoring in German should consider taking history and geography courses that deal specifically with their language study.
  • Minimum grade of C is required for a course to count toward the major.
  • Minimum GPA of 2.75 in German course work is required for graduation.

 

Four-year degree plan (example)


The following four-year plan is one example of a variety of ways in which you can complete your chosen degree in four years, and will serve as a guide for you to design your pathway to degree completion. Variations will depend on whether you need to take prerequisites or have college credit from exams or dual enrollment.

Year 1

Semester 1 Semester 2
GERM 1010 - Elementary German       3 hours    GERM 1020 - Elementary German   3 hours   
PSCI 2305 - US Political Behavior and Policy     3 hours    PSCI 2306 - US and Texas Constitutions and Institutions   3 hours   
Communication core    3 hours Communication core   3 hours
Mathematics core   3 hours Component Area Option A core   3 hours
Social and Behavioral Sciences core    3 hours Creative Arts core   3 hours
Total 15 hours Total 15 hours

 

Year 2

Semester 1 Semester 2
GERM 2040 - Intermediate German   3 hours    GERM 2050 - Intermediate German   3 hours   
HIST 2610 - United States History to 1865   3 hours    HIST 2620 - United States History Since 1865   3 hours   
Component Area Option B core   3 hours Language, Philosophy and Culture core   3 hours
Life and Physical Sciences core   3 hours Life and Physical Sciences core   3 hours
Elective 3 hours Elective 3 hours
Total 15 hours Total 15 hours

 

Year 3

Semester 1 Semester 2
CLASS Distribution-Communication and Digital Skills   3 hours  CLASS Distribution-Cultural Diversity and Global Issues    3 hours
GERM elective-advanced 3 hours  GERM elective-advanced 3 hours
GERM elective-advanced 3 hours GERM elective-4000 level 3 hours
Elective 3 hours Elective 3 hours
Elective advanced 3 hours Elective-advanced 3 hours
Total 15 hours Total 15 hours

 

Year 4

Semester 1 Semester 2
GERM elective-advanced 3 hours  GERM elective-advanced 3 hours
GERM elective-4000 level 3 hours  GERM elective-advanced 3 hours
Elective 3 hours GERM elective-4000 level 3 hours
Elective 3 hours Elective 3 hours
Elective-advanced 3 hours Elective 3 hours
Total 15 hours Total 15 hours