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Whichever aspects of German study intrigue you, SDSU has a German program which will allow you to follow your interests.

B.A. in GERMAN*

The general German Major provides in-depth study of German through a variety of upper-division German courses. Students become proficient in the German language while taking specialized courses in language for specific purposes, linguistics, literature, film, civilization and other topics of culture of regions where German is spoken. With possible additional coursework and success on a proficiency exam, this major is also excellent preparation for those interested in entering a teaching credential program (see Department of Education for details).

Preparation for the German major: German 100A, 100B, 202, 205A and 205B

Requirements for the BA in German: A minimum of 27 upper division units to include German 300, 301, 304, 400, 430 and 12 additional units in upper division German. A minor (or double major) in another field is required for this major.

B.A. in GERMAN with EMPHASIS in GERMAN STUDIES*

The German Major with an emphasis in German Studies offers extensive preparation in the German language while providing students (through courses taken both in the German curriculum and in other programs) with a broad, interdisciplinary understanding of the history, cultures and societies of Germany and German-speaking central Europe.

Preparation for the German major: German 100A, 100B, 202, 205A and 205B

Requirements for the BA in German with Emphasis in German Studies: A minimum of 30 upper division units to include German 300, 301, 430, six units of electives in German; 12 units (no more than six units in any one department) selected from: Art 558, Economics 330, Geography 336, History 440, Humanities 320, 404, Philosophy 414, Political Science 356; and 3 units of electives selected with approval of department advisor.

Preparation for Careers: A major in German provides excellent preparation for careers as area specialists, translators, teachers, travel coordinators, or consultants for private businesses and public agencies. Positions can be found in international organizations, the federal government, publishing houses, and cultural institutions. In preparation for an international career, a major in German can also be combined with a second major or a minor in such areas as business, engineering, economics, communications, political science, geography, history, journalism, international relations, or European studies. In addition, a major in German can prepare students to enter a single subject teaching credential program, leading to a career in teaching at a secondary school.

Preparation for Advanced Study: German is a primary language of scholarship and international communication in a diverse range of academic and scientific fields. A German major is excellent preparation for advanced study in fields such as German linguistics or literature, German area studies, European studies, general linguistics, comparative literature, library science, communications, journalism, education, public administration, and (possibly with additional course work) in international relations, international law and international business.

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*Information is subject to change or error. See current SDSU catalog for the most accurate, up-to-date information.