Approved by: Undergraduate Course and Curriculum Committee
Implementation Date: Fall 2017
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A Major in German leading to a B.A. degree requires 32 31 credit hours, after beginning courses above GERM 1202 or GERM 1204are completed.
Additional Admission Requirements
All incoming students except learners of Japanese may take a UNC Charlotte Placement Exam in the language they wish to study if they have had previous experience with that language. Foreign language majors and minors may also take a placement exam to help them determine at what level they should begin studying their chosen language. Students should consult the department’s webpages for more specific guidelines regarding placement. Learners of Japanese should contact a Japanese professor directly in order to schedule an interview regarding placement.
Degree Requirements
General Education Courses (37-43 credit hours)
For details on required courses, refer to the General Education program. All foreign language majors must take at least one (W) course offered within the department. Any (W) course offered within the department counts as a writing-intensive course in the major required by General Education.
Major Courses Requirements (32 31 credit hours)
Four Core Courses (12 credit hours)
GERM 2201 Intermediate German I (3)
or GERM 2203 Intermediate German for Business and Engineering (3)
GERM 2202 Intermediate German II (3)
or GERM 2210 German in the Workplace (3) GERM 2204 Intermediate German for Business and Engineering II (3)
GERM 3030 Studies in German Culture (3) (W)^
GERM 3050 Studies in German Literature (3)*^
GERM 3201 Advanced German Grammar, Composition, and Conversation I (3) Advanced German Language I (O) or
GERM 3211 Advanced German Composition and Conversation I (3)
GERM 3202 Advanced German Grammar,Composition, and Conversation II (3) Advanced German Language II or
GERM 3212 Advanced German Composition and Conversation II (3)
GERM 4010 Periods in the History of German
Literature (3)
or GERM 4020 The Chief Genres in German
Literature (3)
GERM 4203 Survey of German Literature I (3)
or GERM 4204 Survey of German Literature II (3)
One additional 3000- or 4000-level GERM course
^German majors must enroll concurrently for one hour
of GERM 4050 (Special Topics in German) for each
GERM 3030 or GERM 3050 course they take, unless
that course was offered in the German language.
*Students must take two courses of GERM 3050 under
two different topics. GERM 3160 (Survey of German
Film) may be substituted for one GERM 3050.
Choose two courses at the non-core 3000-level (6 credit hours):
GERM 3050. Topics in German Culture (1-3)
GERM 3051. Topics in German Culture: Deutsche Kultur (1-3)
GERM 3650. Seminar: The Holocaust through German Literature and Film (3)
GERM 3651. Seminar: German Youth and Popcultures—Deutsche Jugend und Popkulturen (3)
GERM 3660. Seminar: Survey of German Film (3) (W, O)
GERM 3661. Seminar: Current Events in Germany—Deutschland Aktuell (3)
GERM 3670. Seminar: German-American Culture for Business and Engineering I (3)
GERM 3671. Seminar: German-American Culture for Business and Engineering-Deutsch-Amerikanische Kultur für Wirtschafts- und Ingenieurswesen I (3)
GERM 3680. Seminar: German-American Culture for Business and Engineering II (3)
GERM 3681. Seminar: German-American Culture for Business and Engineering-Deutsch-Amerikanische Kultur für Wirtschafts- und Ingenieurswesen I (3)
GERM 3690. Seminar: Career Planning in the German-American Business World (3)
GERM 3800. Directed Individual Study (3)
Choose two courses at the 4000-level (6 credit hours):
GERM 4051. Topics in German Culture: German Culture-Deutsche Kultur (1-3)
GERM 4061. Topics in German Language: German Language-Deutsche Sprache (1-3)
GERM 4651. Advanced Seminar: Germany after 1945-Deutschland nach 1945 (3)
GERM 4661. Advanced Seminar in Business German: Geschäftsdeutsch I (3)
GERM 4671. Advanced Seminar in Business German: Geschäftsdeutsch II (3)
GERM 4681. Advanced Seminar in German for Engineering (3)
GERM 4410. Professional Internship in German (1-6)
GERM 4800. Directed Individual Study (3)
TRAN 4412. Practicum in Translation I (3)
TRAN 4413. Practicum in Translation II (3)
TRAN 4414. Practicum in Translation III (3)
Choose two Electives (6 credit hours):
All not previously taken non core 3000-level courses
All not previously taken 4000-level courses
HIST 2281. Modern Germany (3)
HIST 3147. The Third Reich (3)
Senior Seminar (1 credit hour):
GERM 4690. Senior Seminar (1)
Related Courses (15 credit hours)
In addition, 15 hours of related coursework (or a declared minor), approved by the German language staff, is required.
Candidates for teacher licensure must also take two foreign language teaching methods courses offered jointly between the Department of
Languages and Culture Studies and the College of Education, and satisfy all other requirements specified by the College of Education.
Course Substitutions
Certificate in Translating Substitutions
Students majoring in German and seeking a Certificate in Translating German must also take TRAN 3401 3601, TRAN 4402G 4412, TRAN 4403G 4413, and TRAN 4404G 4414.,
but may eliminate two GERM courses at the 3xxx and one course at the 4xxx level from the requirements for the major listed above.
Certificate in Business German Substitutions
Students majoring in German and seeking a Certificate in Business German must take GERM 2210, GERM
4120, and GERM 4121, but may eliminate one of the
GERM 3050 courses and one other course at the
GERM 3000/4000-level from the requirements for the
majors listed above. GERM 2203, GERM 2204, GERM 3201 or GERM 3211, GERM 3202 or GERM 3212. They must take two courses (6 credit hours) chosen from GERM 3670, GERM 3680, and GERM 3690. Additionally, they must take GERM 4661 and GERM 4671.
Upon departmental approval, up to three six credit hours earned for GERM 4410
(Professional Internship) may replace one of the GERM 3000-4000-level courses. be chosen as a 4000-level option counting towards the major.
Unrestricted Elective Courses
As needed.
Degree Total = 120 Credit Hours
Grade Requirements
Introductory language courses may not be taken on a Pass/No Credit Basis if they are being used to fulfill a college or departmental foreign language requirement.
Students with a Foreign Language major or minor may not take required courses in the department on a Pass/No Credit Basis.
Suggested Curriculum
For a suggested curriculum progression toward completing the major, please see the Academic Plan of Study available online at academics.uncc.edu.
Teacher Licensure
The Department of Languages and Culture Studies, in collaboration with the Department of Middle, Secondary, and K-12 Education, offers a program to
prepare students for K-12 teacher licensure in North Carolina. Students seeking licensure to teach a foreign language must fulfill the General Education
requirements, the foreign language major, two foreign language teaching methods courses, and satisfy all other requirements specified by the College of Education. Students planning to specialize in foreign language education should apply through the Coordinator for Foreign Language Education during the
first semester of the Sophomore year to obtain appropriate advising. Licensure applications are the responsibility of the student and the Office of Teacher
Education Advising, Licensure, and Recruitment (TEALR) in the College of Education.
Minor in German
A Minor in German requires six courses above the GERM 1202 or GERM 1204 level.
Minor RequirementsRequired Courses (18 credit hours)
Four core courses (12 hours)
GERM 2201. Intermediate German I (3) or GERM 2203. Intermediate German for Business and Engineering I (3) *
GERM 2202. Intermediate German II (3) or GERM 2204. Intermediate German for Business and Engineering II (3)*
GERM 3201. Advanced German Grammar,
Composition, and Conversation I Language I (3) (O) or GERM 3211. Advanced German Composition and Conversation I (3) (O)
GERM 3202. Advanced German Grammar, Composition, and Conversation Language II (3) or Advanced German Composition and Conversation II (3)
Two additional courses at the 3000- or 4000-level (6 credit hours)
*A student waived from GERM 2201 or GERM 2203 and/or GERM 2202 or GERM 2204 must take the equivalent number of hours in 3000- or 4000-level courses.
GERM 1201. Elementary German I. (4 3) For students with limited or no previous experience in German. First course in a twofour-course sequence to develop
competence in culture, speaking and writing, listening and reading comprehension in German.
GERM 1202. Elementary German II. (4 3)
Prerequisite: GERM 1201 or GERM 1203 or equivalent permission of department. Second course in a twofour-course sequence to develop competence in culture, speaking and writing, listening and reading comprehension in German.
GERM 1203. Elementary German for Business and Engineering I. (3)
For students with limited or no previous experience in German and an interest in International Business and Engineering. First course in a four-course sequence to develop competence in culture, speaking and writing, listening and reading comprehension in German as well as competence in business and engineering specific vocabulary and culture.
GERM 1204. Elementary German for Business and Engineering II. (3)
Prerequisite: GERM 1201 or GERM 1203 or permission of department. Second course in a four-course sequence to develop competence in culture, speaking and writing, listening and reading comprehension in German as well as competence in business and engineering specific vocabulary and culture.
[Note: All 2000-level courses fulfill the language requirement of non-majors who are required to take one intermediate-level language course.]
GERM 2201. Intermediate German I. (3)
Prerequisite: GERM 1202 or 1204 or equivalent permission of department. Review of grammar; reinforcement and expansion of competence in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing, in a cultural context. Third course in a four-course sequence to develop competence in culture, speaking and writing, listening and reading comprehension in German.
GERM 2202. Intermediate German II. (3)
Prerequisite: GERM 2201 or GERM 2203 or permission of department. Review of grammar, composition, and conversation using film and/or readings on the culture andcivilization of German-speaking countries. Students who wish to continue with advanced offerings in German are advised to complete GERM 2202. Fourth course in a four-course sequence to develop competence in culture, speaking and writing, listening and reading comprehension in German.
GERM 2203. Intermediate German for Business and Engineering I. (3)
Prerequisite: German 1202 or 1204 or permission of department. Third course in a four-course sequence to develop competence in culture, speaking and writing, listening and reading comprehension in German.
GERM 2210. German in the Workplace. (3)
Prerequisite: GERM 2201 or permission of department.
Introduction to spoken and written language of the German-speaking business world. Acquisition of and practice with general commercial terminology used in
German for such functional business areas as economics, management, marketing, finance, and import-export. (Alternate for GERM 2202)
GERM 2204. Intermediate German for Business and Engineering II. (3)
Prerequisite: German 2201 or 2203 or permission of department. Fourth course in a four-course sequence to develop competence in culture, speaking and writing, listening and reading comprehension in German.
GERM 30303050. Studies Topics in German Culture: German Culture. (3) (W)
Conducted in English. No knowledge of German required. A study of the life and thought of German speaking people both past and present. Course topic
will concentrate on a geographical area, a particular cultural institution, or a particular period. Study of topics in German culture. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
GERM 30503051. StudiesTopics in German LiteratureCulture: German Culture-Deutsche Kultur. (3)
Prerequisite: completion of core classes in German or permission of department.
Conducted in English. No knowledge of German required. Conducted in German. Study of topics in German culture. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
GERM 3201. Advanced German Grammar, Composition, and Conversation Language and Culture I. (3) (O)
Prerequisite: GERM 2202 or GERM 2204 or GERM 2210 or permission of department. For prospective teachers of German and students who want intensive oral and written work in the language, as well as review of grammar. Conducted in German. Review of German grammar, oral and written work in the language through the study of culture and film.
GERM 3202. Advanced German Grammar, Composition, and Conversation Language and Culture II. (3) Prerequisite: GERM 2202 or GERM 2204 or permission of department. Conducted in German. Further Rreview of German grammar. Intensive Oral and written work in the language through the study of culture and film.
GERM 3211. Advanced German Composition and Conversation I. (3)
Prerequisite: GERM 2202 or GERM 2204 or permission of department. Conducted in German. Review of grammar, intensive oral and written work in the language through the study of literature and film.
GERM 3212. Advanced German Composition and Conversation II. (3)
Prerequisite: GERM 2202 or GERM 2204 or permission of department. Conducted in German. Further review of grammar, intensive oral and written work in the language through the study of literature and film.
GERM 31503650. The Holocaust through German Literature and Film. (3) (W) Prerequisite for German Majors: satisfactory completion of GERM 2202 or equivalent. Conducted in English. Open to majors and non-majors. No knowledge of German required. Through the lens of German literature and film this course examines the Holocaust and focuses on historical, moral, and aesthetic issues in its representation.
GERM 3651. Seminar: German Youth- and Popcultures—Deutsche Jugend- und Popkulturen. (3)
Prerequisite: completion of core courses or permission of department. Conducted in German. Study of authentic texts from young adult novels to rap lyrics to advance oral and written level of proficiency and cultural literacy.
GERM 31603660. Survey of German Film. (3) (O, W)
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and UWRT 1102. Conducted in English. Open to majors and non-majors. Introduction to major movements in German film history. Conducted in English. Lectures, group discussions, viewing of films (in whole and in part), and a variety of writing assignments. For students seeking to apply this course toward requirements for the German major or minor there is a prerequisite of four semesters of German or the equivalent and a corequisite of GERM 4050.
GERM 3661. Seminar: Current Events in Germany-Deutschland Aktuell. (3)
Prerequisite: completion of core courses or permission of department. Conducted in German. Study of German current events to advance oral and written level of proficiency and cultural literacy.
GERM 3670. Seminar: German-American Culture for Business and Engineering I. (3)
Conducted in English. Open to majors and non-majors. Introduction to German-American business culture taking into consideration the world of engineering.
GERM 3671. Seminar: German-American Culture for Business and Engineering-Deutsche Kultur für Wirtschafts- und Ingenieurswesen I. (3) Prerequisite: completion of core course or permission of department. Conducted in German. Introduction to German-American business culture taking into consideration the world of engineering to advance oral and written level of proficiency and cultural literacy.
GERM 3680. Seminar: German American Culture for Business and Engineering II. (3) Conducted in English. Open to majors and non-majors. Personalized study of German-American business culture taking into consideration the world of engineering.
GERM 3681. Seminar: German-American Culture for Business and Engineering-Deutsche Kultur für Wirtschafts- und Ingenieurswesen II. (3) Prerequisite: completion of core courses or permission of department. Conducted in German. Personalized study of German-American business culture taking into consideration the world of engineering to advance oral and written level of proficiency and cultural literacy.
GERM 3690. Seminar: Career Planning for the German-American Business World. (3) Conducted in English. Open to majors and non-majors. Study of the German-American business world with emphasis on career planning.
GERM 3800. Directed Individual Study. (1-3)
Prerequisite: Permission of department; normally open only to German majors and minors. Individual work on a selected area of study. To be arranged with the instructor, generally during the preceding semester, and by special permission only. May be repeated for credit.
GERM 4010. Periods in the History of German Literature. (3) (a) Medieval literature, (b) Classicism, (c) Romanticism, (d) Nineteenth Century, (e) Contemporary literature. Prerequisites: two 3000-level courses or permission of department. Study of the major writers and works in a given period. Readings,
lectures, and reports. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
GERM 4020. The Chief Genres in German Literature. (3) (a) Novel, (b) Theater, (c) Lyric poetry, (d) short prose fiction. Prerequisites: two 3000-level courses or permission of department. An analysis of a major genre and its development within German literary history. Readings, lectures and reports. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
GERM 40504051. Special Topics in German Culture: German Culture-Deutsche Kultur. (1-3)
Prerequisite: one 3000-level course completion of core courses or permission of instructordepartment. Conducted in German. Advanced study in German Culture. Treatment of a special group or figure in German literature, specialized topic in German cultureor language, or special problems in German conversation. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
GERM 4061. Topics in German Language: German Language-Deutsche Sprache. (1-3)
Prerequisite: completion of core courses or permission of department. Conducted in German. Advanced study in German Language. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
GERM 4651. Advanced Seminar: Germany after 1945-Deutschland nach 1945. (3)
Prerequisite: completion of core courses or permission of department. Conducted in German. Study of post-war Germany through film, literature, music and historical texts.
GERM 41204661. Advanced Seminar in Business German: Geschäftsdeutsch I. (3)
Prerequisites: GERM 2210, GERM 3201, and an additional 3000- or 4000- level course (GERM 3202 recommended), completion of core courses or permission of department. Conducted in German. Advanced studies in Business German, intensive practice in written business communication and introduction to German economic and business life. speaking, listening comprehension, reading, writing, and translation in functional business areas such as economics, management, and marketing.
GERM 41214671. Advanced Seminar in Business German: Geschäftsdeutsch II. (3)
Prerequisites: GERM 2210, GERM 3201, and an additional 3000- or 4000- level course (GERM 3202 recommended), completion of core courses or permission of department. Conducted in German. Advanced studies in Business German, intensive practice in oral business communication and advanced studies in German economic and business life. speaking, listening comprehension, reading, writing, and translation in functional business areas such as marketing, finance, and import-export.
GERM 4203. Survey of German Literature I. (3)
Prerequisites: two 3000-level courses or permission of department. General introduction to German literature from the Middle Ages to the Classical Period. Book
reports and class discussion on collateral readings.
GERM 4204. Survey of German Literature II. (3)
Prerequisites: two 3000-level courses or permission of department. German literature since Classicism. Book reports and discussions on collateral readings.
GERM 4681. Advanced Seminar in German for Engineering: Deutsch für Ingenieure. (3)
Prerequisite: completion of core courses or permission of department. Conducted in German. Intensive practice in oral and written communication and advanced studies in German for engineers.
GERM 4410. Professional Internship in German. (1-6 3)
Prerequisites: GERM 3201 and GERM 3202, or equivalent completion or concurrent enrollment in core courses and permission of department. Faculty supervised field and/or research experience in a cooperating professional (e.g., business) or community organization. Contents of internship based upon a contractual agreement among the student, department, and business or community organization. May be repeated for credit.
GERM 4800. Directed Individual Study. (1-3)
Prerequisite: Ppermission of department; normally open only to German majors and minors. Individual work on a selected area of study. To be arranged with the instructor, generally during the preceding semester, and by special permission only. May be repeated for credit.
GERM 4690. Senior Seminar in German. (1)
Prerequisite: four or more courses at the 3000- or 4000-level or permission of department. Directed professional development, preparation of resume and portfolio and completion of departmental required assessments in the areas of speaking, reading, writing, grammar, and content knowledge of the major. Graded on a Pass/No Credit basis.
TRAN 4412. Practicum in Translating I - German. (3)
Pre- or corequisites: TRAN 3601 and a GERM 3000-level course or equivalent with grades of C or above, completion of or concurrent enrollment in core courses or permission of department. Conducted in English and German. Comparative stylistics, restructuring texts, editing, troubleshooting, and techniques of the translator in working with a variety of text types. Conducted in English and German.
TRAN 4413. Practicum in Translating II -German. (3) Prerequisites: TRAN 4412-G with grade of C or above, completion or concurrent enrollment with core courses or permission of department. Conducted in English and German. Critical analysis of different kinds of texts; translating for specific audiences; problems of terminology; development of working dictionaries in fields(s) of specialization. Conducted in English and German.
TRAN 4414. Practicum in Translating III -German. (3) (W) Pre- or corequisite: TRAN 4413-G with grade of C or above, completion of core courses or permission of department. Study of professional journals, technologies, protocol, and resources in the field (e.g., ATA, ALTA). Advanced issues of translation. Translation of a semester-long project in individual consultation. Conducted in English and German.