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German Studies - Minor

German Studies - Minor

The German Studies minor offers students the opportunity for study of the language and culture of the German-speaking countries.

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Minor in German Studies

Kent State University's Minor in German Studies provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the language, culture, and history of German-speaking regions. The program combines language acquisition with the exploration of German literature, philosophy, and contemporary issues, fostering critical thinking and cultural awareness. This minor complements a wide range of majors, enriching students' academic experience and preparing them for careers in education, international business, translation, and cultural exchange. Graduates with this minor are equipped to navigate cross-cultural interactions and contribute to discussions on global topics with a nuanced perspective.

Program Information for German Studies - Minor

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Perform language tasks in German at the intermediate-low level or above as described by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). Proficiency, in ACTFL terms, is understood to describe a range of qualities rather than an absolute norm and will vary according to task type, language function, topic, skill (listening, speaking, reading, writing) and so forth.
  2. Explain various facets of contemporary German-speaking cultures in English and German.
  3. Analyze aspects of the linguistic, ethnic, racial, religious, cultural and social diversity within German-speaking countries and communities in English and German.
  4. Explain the historical and political context of German-speaking cultures.
  5. Connect other discipline-based fields in the context of the German language and cultures.
Admissions for German Studies - Minor

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

Coursework
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Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements
GER 21201INTERMEDIATE GERMAN I 3
GER 21202INTERMEDIATE GERMAN II 3
GER 31201INTENSIVE GERMAN GRAMMAR 3
or GER 31211 GERMAN COMPOSITION AND CONVERSATION
MCLS 21417MULTICULTURALISM IN TODAY'S GERMANY (DIVG) 3
German or German History and Thought Electives, choose from the following:6
ARTH 42069
NATIONS AND BORDERS
GER 31095
SPECIAL TOPICS
GER 31215
GERMAN PHONETICS AND DICTION
GER 31240
CONVERSATION FOR BUSINESS AND SPECIAL PURPOSES: GERMAN
GER 31303
INTRODUCTION TO GERMAN LITERATURE
GER 31421
GERMAN CIVILIZATION
GER 41211
ADVANCED GERMAN COMPOSITION AND CONVERSATION
GER 41216
CONTEMPORARY GERMAN CULTURE (ELR) (WIC)
GER 41240
BUSINESS AND SPECIAL TEXTS: GERMAN
GER 41323
GERMAN FAIRY TALES
GER 41324
GERMAN LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
GER 41330
TWENTIETH-CENTURY GERMAN AUTHORS (ELR) (WIC)
HIST 31022
THE GREAT POWERS IN WAR AND PEACE, 1792-1914
HIST 31023
THE GREAT POWERS IN WAR AND PEACE, 1914-1945
HIST 31024
WORLD WAR II
HIST 41020
NINETEENTH-CENTURY EUROPE
HIST 41041
HISTORY OF GERMANY, 1871-PRESENT
HIST 41060
COMPARATIVE FASCISM
HIST 41129
THE HOLOCAUST: THE DESTRUCTION OF EUROPEAN JEWRY, 1938-1945
PHIL 31013
LATE MODERN PHILOSOPHY
POL 30520
EUROPEAN POLITICS (DIVG)
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).

Program Notes

  • Appropriate specialized offerings may be substituted above as available with approval of the German Studies program coordinator.
  • Some courses in the Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies are offered on a rotating basis, and course availability may change at any time. Please see the program coordinator or your academic advisor for course planning.
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus
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