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Xavier University Catalog 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

German, B.A.


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The study of languages, literatures, and cultures is central to a liberal arts education and one of the key disciplines in the humanities. Since the emergence of Jesuit education in the sixteenth century, the studia humanitatis have been at its heart. Like all humanities majors, German challenges students to address pressing and enduring questions about the human condition. In reflecting on the nature and scope of the human itself, humanities majors develop skills and dispositions that remain vital at all stages of their professional and personal lives and result in a fulfilling life. Humanities majors learn how to: ask insightful questions, think flexibly, and develop comfort with diverse approaches to new problems; conduct, synthesize, and interpret research; and communicate effectively.

German majors develop a deep knowledge of language and culture, and leverage that knowledge to gain insight into historical, social and political issues. The study of German at Xavier prepares students for interdisciplinary and problem-based inquiry that spans many professions. Students are therefore encouraged to combine a modern language major with a second major or a related minor and to peak with faculty advisors about opportunities to incorporate study abroad into their program of study. Majors go on to use their skills in the corporate world, STEM fields, diplomacy, arts and culture, and many other arenas. Undergraduates who wish to be licensed as teachers are advised to consult with the department education coordinator and with the School of Education regarding specific requirements for language teacher licensure.

Requirements for the German Major


 

Core Curriculum Requirements:


See Undergraduate Core Curriculum  

Second Language:


  • Complete intermediate level proficiency.

Major Requirements:


  • Placement test to determine which lower division courses are required.
  • Completion of 28 hours of upper division courses (202-499) taught in the target language.
  • A 2.5 cumulative grade-point average must be attained in the major courses.

28 credit hours, as follows


 

German:

 

27 hours of courses in language, literature, and culture:

1 hour of senior research project:

 

TOTAL Minimum Hours Required for Degree: 120 Semester Hours


B.A. German


This is a sample course sequence to illustrate class offerings for this major. Consult your academic advisor.

Freshman Year


Fall Semester


  • GERMAN 201
  • PHILOSOPHY 100: Ethics as Intro to Philosophy
  • ENGLISH 101: English Composition
  • Creative Perspective
  • First Year Seminar
  • GOA 101

Spring Semester


  • GERMAN 202
  • Mathematical Perspective
  • Historical Perspective
  • Scientific Perspective
  • THEOLOGY 111: Theological Foundations
  • GOA 102

Sophomore Year


Fall Semester


  • GERM Elective
  • Philosophical Perspective
  • Humanities Elective
  • Natural Science Elective
  • Writing Intensive Elective

Spring Semester


  • GERM Elective
  • Theological Perspective
  • General Elective
  • Oral Communications Elective
  • GERM 205: Literature and Moral Imagination

Junior Year


Fall Semester


  • GERMAN Elective
  • GERMAN Elective
  • Quantitative Reasoning Elective
  • Social Science Elective
  • General Elective

Spring Semester


  • GERMAN Elective
  • GERMAN Elective
  • E/RS Elective
  • General Elective
  • Diversity Elective

Senior Year


Fall Semester


  • GERMAN Elective
  • GERMAN Elective
  • General Elective
  • General Elective
  • General Elective

Spring Semester


  • GERMAN Elective
  • Senior Project
  • General Elective
  • General Elective
  • General Elective

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