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Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures

BA in German Studies (Self-Designed Major)

Coordinator: Angela Gulielmetti, 311 Luther Bonney, Portland (207) 780-4290.

The minimum number of credits (exclusive of the University’s Core curriculum) required for the self-designed major in German studies: 36. For grade requirements, please refer to the Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures section of the academic catalog.

Courses & Requirements

German Language and Literature

GER 321-322 Composition/Conversation

GER 351H Introduction to German Literature I

GER 352H Introduction to German Literature II

GER 281H The German Novelle

GER 470 Independent Study

Social Sciences

HTY 324 World Wars I and II: European War and Diplomacy

HTY 330 Germany: Bismarck to Hitler

HTY 334 The Holocaust: Policy, Practice, Response

Humanities (any three)

CLA 171E Etymology for Everyone

CLA 283H The Epic Hero in Ancient Literature

CLA 284H The Tragic Hero in Ancient Literature

CLA 285I Classical Mythology

ENG 341 Contemporary Critical Theories

ENG 316 The Bible

PHI 340I History of Late Modern Philosophy

Course substitutions can be made in the Social Sciences and Humanities categories upon prior approval.