German

May be elected as a departmental concentration program

Prerequisites to Concentration. German 101, 102, 231, 232, or the equivalent.

Concentration Program. Required are (1) 30 credits in German beyond German 232, and (2) six credits in cognate areas. Courses in German must include 325 or 326; two 300-level courses selected from 381, 382, 383, 384, 385, and RC 321; 425 or 426 or the equivalent; two 400-level German courses selected from 414, 430, 450-459, and 499; and at least four additional advanced German courses. A minimum of 15 of the required 30 credits must be taken either in residence or through a study abroad program affiliated with the University of Michigan. The cognate requirement may be met by selecting advanced courses from related disciplines such as English, ancient or modern languages and literatures, linguistics, history, history of art, music, philosophy, or political science. Equivalent courses taken elsewhere may be taken in lieu of these, as allowed by the College and with the permission of the concentration advisor.

Honors Concentration. In meeting the requirements stated above (30 credits in German, six credits in cognates), students admitted to the Honors concentration must include German 491 and 492 (Honors proseminar and thesis). Completion of preliminary work with distinction is a prerequisite to acceptance in the Honors concentration in German. Admission is granted to qualified students as of the second term of the sophomore year. For further information, consult Professor Rast at 764-8018.

Teaching Certificate. To secure departmental recommendation for a teaching major, students should elect at least three additional credits of senior or advanced work (usually either German 425 or 426) beyond the required concentration courses. To meet the requirements for a teaching minor in German, students should complete German 325 or 326, any two courses selected from among German 381, 382, 383, 384, 385, and eight additional credits of senior work (German 425, 426 and 531 are particularly recommended). All teaching certificate candidates should consult Professor Robert Kyes and Professor Hartmut Rastalsky whose hours are posted on the department bulletin board.

Advising. During the registration period at the beginning of each term, a representative is available in the department office to advise students about their course elections. A concentration plan in German is developed in consultation with and must be approved by Professor Kyes, the concentration advisor. Appointments are scheduled by calling Prof. Kyes at 764-8018. German Department faculty are also available to students during regularly scheduled office hours which are posted on the bulletin board outside 3110 MLB.

Study Abroad. A general description of study abroad programs sponsored by the University of Michigan and general information about other study abroad opportunities are described under Office of International Programs in this chapter.

Courses in German