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Jun 26, 2025
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Undergraduate Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
German - BA
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Hunter Core Requirement
Several courses within this major may fulfill parts of the Hunter Core Requirement (CUNY Common Core Requirement [CCCR], Concurrent Requirements). When selecting courses, it may be to a student’s advantage to choose courses that count toward the Hunter Core Requirement and also advance the student on the path to the major. Details on the Hunter Core Requirement can be found here: Hunter Core Requirement . Please note that no more than two courses from any one department will count for the CUNY Common Core Requirement. Courses Required for the Major (24-30 credits)
Elementary and Intermediate German Language Courses (12 credits)
Advanced Courses in German Language and Literature (18 - 24 credits)
Students who begin their German study in college (GERMN 10100 and GERMN 10200 or equivalent on the transcript) must take an additional total of 18 credits in Advanced German Language and Literature Courses numbered above GERMN 30000. Students who began their German study before entering college (no GERMN 10100 and GERMN 10200 or equivalent on the transcript) must take a total of 24 credits in Advanced German Language and Literature Courses numbered above GERMN 30000. Note: Courses on German literature or culture taught in English cannot be used to fulfill requirements for a German major. Advanced courses in language, level I (30100 - 31200):
Advanced courses in literature, level I (32000 - 33900):
Advanced courses in literature, level II (34000 - 35900):
Advanced courses in language, level II (all course numbers beginning with 38500);
Additional Information
At least 12 credits must be earned by taking advanced classes in German literature and culture (numbered 32000-35900; also 44400). Three or more of these credits must be from level II literature courses (numbered 34000-35900; also 44400). Majors are permitted to substitute one level I literature course (numbered 32000-33900) with a level II language course (any course with a number that begins with 38500).
Students are encouraged to consult a departmental adviser as early as possible to plan their course of studies in German. Students who begin German in college may count the following as major courses. Preparation for Teaching in Grades 7-12
In cooperation with the School of Education, the program in German provides opportunities for students to prepare for a career in teaching German in grades 7-12. Students preparing to teach German must complete a 33-credit major option (Option 2) for teaching that includes the 24-credit sequence (Option 1) taken by non-teaching majors plus 9 additional credits: GERMN 39900 and 6 additional credits in advanced GRMN language and literature courses in the German Department between GERMN 30100 and GERMN 44400 or GERMN 24000 , GERMN 24100 or 300-level courses related to German studies offered in other departments (with prior approval by the chairperson of the German Department). Students interested in teaching German in New York schools will take the 23-credit pedagogical sequence for grades 7-12 Languages Other than English: Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Russian, Spanish (BA) Additional Coursework and Student Teaching along with the major in German. This sequence may count toward the course requirements for New York State Certification but will not by itself be sufficient for certification. Students interested in a teaching career should consult with the School of Education. All students who want to pursue a teaching certificate in German must take an oral examination with the German Department. See the The School of Education section of this catalog for further information. Minor in German
Foundational Courses must be completed before embarking upon the minor. Students with appropriate background may be exempted from some or all Foundational Courses. See department for proper placement. Courses Required for the Minor
12 credits in language and literature taught in German at the 300-level or higher are required for the minor. - GERMN 30100 to 35900
- GERMN 38100 to 44400
At least 3 of the credits for a German minor must be earned by taking a literature class numbered between GERMN 320.00 and GERMN 35900. Students who begin their study of German in college may count GERMN 20100 and GERMAN 20200 or GERMN 20300 towards the minor and will need to take two courses at the 300-level. Electives
All courses offered are open to all qualified students as electives. For placement, consult a departmental adviser or the department chair. Honors, Tutorials
Consult the department chair for these special programs. In order to graduate with departmental honors the student has to write an honors essay in the following. Please check under “Academic Honors” for exact details. Students who qualify can be elected to the German Honor Society Sigma Epsilon Phi. Please consult the department for exact requirements. Study Abroad
The German Department sponsors a summer study abroad program in Kassel, Germany, for students at all levels. Exchange Program with Pädagogische Hochschule Karlsruhe, Germany
The German Department has a semester-long or year-long exchange program with the Pädagogische Hochschule Karlsruhewww.ph-karlsruhe.de/index.php. The department will help students seek financial support. Please consult the department for details. International Examinations
The German Department is a testing site for the “Goethe Zertifikate” B1, B2 and C1. These examinations are given world-wide by the Goethe Institute www.goethe.de/lrn/prj/pba/bes/enindex.htm, the cultural arm of the German government. Degeree Map for German BA
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