German Language and Literature, B.A.

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Students must complete the Oakland University General Education Requirements, General College of Arts and Sciences Requirements, College of Arts and Sciences College Exploratory Requirement, Major Requirements, and an appropriate number of free elective classes to meet the overall credit requirement for the degree (in most cases a minimum of 124; some degrees may require a greater number).

As a general rule, no more than eight credits of coursework used to satisfy one major, minor or concentration may be applied toward another, but exceptions to this rule may be allowed with the written approval of the program coordinators.

Schedule of Classes

Specific offerings for each semester may be found in the Schedule of Classes.

General Education Requirements

In order to graduate on-schedule without taking additional courses, it is highly recommended that students meet with an Undergraduate Academic Adviser concerning the selection of all of their general education courses.

Each candidate for an Oakland University baccalaureate will need to satisfactorily complete approved courses in each of the following areas: Foundation, Exploration, Integration, Writing, U.S. Diversity and Capstone. For details, refer to the General Education Requirements section of the catalog.

Requirements for the liberal arts major in German language and literatures, B.A. program

A minimum of 36 credits at the 3000 and 4000 levels in language, culture, and literature, including

GRM 3140 - Adv GRM Grammar/Texts/Contexts (4)
GRM 3160 - German Conversation (2)
GRM 3180 - German Composition (2)
GRM 3710 - Introduction to the Study of German Literature (4)
GRM 3810 - Great Works in German Literature (4)
GRM 4080 - Advanced German Conversation (4)
Two 4000 level literature courses (8) (including GRM 4970)
Two electives at the 3000-4000 level (8)

Two corequisite courses

GRM 4400 - German Culture II (4)
LIT 1810 - European Literature I (4) or LIT 1820 - European Literature II (4)

Additional program information

Students planning graduate work are strongly urged to study a second foreign language recommendation by the department. At least 16 credits of those required for the major in any of the languages must be taken at Oakland University.

Regression Policy

Students will not receive credit for a lower sequence course after successful completion of a more advanced level course. For example, students will not receive credit for FRH 1140 (or transfer course equivalent) if taken after successful completion of FRH 1150.