The major in German Studies is designed to give the student an active command of the German language, an insight into German literature and culture, and to provide the background for graduate study in the field.
Major Requirements (10 Courses):
GM 201-202- Composition and Conversation (2)
GM 210-211- History of German Literature (2)
- Six semester courses in German literature and
culture (6)
Note for majors with transfer credits:
Of the ten semester courses a minimum of four courses beyond Composition and Conversation (i.e., at least four upper-level literature or culture courses) must be taken within the German Studies Department at Boston College. Courses taken abroad to be counted toward the major must be conducted in German.
Information for ALL first-year majors:
Prospective German majors should select an initial language course (e.g., GM 001, GM 050, or GM 201) according to their high school language preparation. The students can supplement this choice with an elective. They can select a course on German literature, culture, philosophy, history, art history, music, or a German course offered in English translation.
In all, ten one-semester courses in German numbered 100 and above are required to complete the major. Courses taken abroad to be counted toward the German Studies major must be conducted in German. Interested students are asked to contact the faculty advisor for the major Professor Michael Resler, Lyons 201C, extension 2-3744, resler@bc.edu.