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German Studies at William & Mary

The Minor in German Studies

The German Studies minor consists of 18 credits (6 courses) above German 202. Students must take German 207 and German 320 (Great Moments in Literature and Advanced Composition). Of the remaining 12 credits, at least two must be at the 300-level or above. One course may be taken in English.

The recommended sequence of courses for concentrators and for minors is indicated by the prerequisites given for each course. These prerequisites may be waived, however, provided the student receives permission to do so from the course instructor and the coordinator for German.

The Major in German Studies

The German Studies major consists of 27 credits (nine courses) in the German section plus 6 credits from outside the department (courses chosen in consultation with advisor). Of the courses taken in the German section, two may be taken in English. Students must also fulfill the concentration writing proficiency and concentration computing proficiency requirements, as defined below.

Required courses in the German section (4):

• German 207 “Introduction to German Studies: in German and English. This is the gateway course for majors.
• German 320 “Great Moments in German Literature” This course will function as a survey of great German texts as well as an advanced writing and grammar course. It replaces the 305 and 208 courses.
• German 307 “German Cultural History”
• German 408 “Senior Seminar” This course is the capstone event for German majors.

Elective Courses in the German section (5):

• One course above 202 (may be in English)
• Two courses at 300 level or above (one may be German 387 or, with permission of the instructor, GER150W, which are both in English).
• Two courses at 400 level.

Concentration Writing Proficiency

• Students will fulfill the concentration writing proficiency requirement by receiving a C- or higher in German 320, German 333, German 334, or German 335.

Concentration Computing Proficiency

• Students will fulfill the concentration computing proficiency requirement by successfully completing Ger 207 and the capstone seminar, German 408.

Concentrators are strongly encouraged to take advantage of opportunities for study abroad in a German-speaking country. Courses taken in study abroad programs can count toward concentration requirements.