The minor in German Studies offers an interdisciplinary approach to the language and cultures of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The foremost goal of the program is to provide participants with a broad, in-depth understanding of the various contributions German-speaking civilization have made—from the early Middle Ages to the present—to the development of the Western world. Among the disciplines that may be studied are the literature, art, music, history, theology, and philosophy of the German world.

The interdisciplinary minor consists of 18 credits or six upper-division courses: Germany Divided and Reunited (GM 242), two additional upper-level courses (at least one of which must be conducted in German) from the Department of German Studies, and three courses or nine credits from other departments. The three non-German courses may be chosen, in consultation with the Director of the minor, from the relevant offerings of at least two of the following departments: history, music, theology, fine arts, and philosophy. Such courses should focus upon subjects related to German culture. The following courses are examples of courses usually offered in the Spring semester:

• FA 232 Northern Renaissance Art
• FA 356 Art Since 1945
• GM 175 Business German
• GM 202 German Composition and Conversation
• GM 211 History of German Literature II
• GM 214 Poetic Mind of Germany, GM 239 Knights, and Dragons
• GM 290 Advanced Reading in German
• HS 452 European War and Genocide
• MU 175 Music of the Holocaust and Third Reich
• MU 207 Music of the Romantic Era, MU 270 Beethoven
• PL 399 Heidegger Project II
• PL 408 Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Philosophy
• PL 595 Kant's Critique
• TH 449 Jewish Liturgy: History and Theology
• TH 495 Hitler, Pius X, and Vatican II

Students who are already pursuing a double major will not be accepted into the German Studies minor. Planning and fulfilling the minor in German Studies requires the final approval of the Director of the minor. Students are encouraged to consult with the Director concerning opportunities for study abroad during their junior year at a German or Austrian university. Interested students are asked to contact the Director of the minor, Rachel Freudenburg, Lyons Hall 201F, 617-552-3745, freudenr@bc.edu.