At Valpo, German classes cover a wide variety of topics.
Valpo’s German program offers a solid and innovative curriculum that helps you achieve your goals in linguistic fluency and cultural competence and that prepares you for a variety of personal and professional pursuits after graduation.
Required Courses for the German Major
More details about the German major can be found in the handbook and its appendix.
| FLGR 204 | German Composition and Conversation | 4 credits | |
| FLGR 220 | Approaches to German Studies | 3 credits | |
| FLGR 351 | German Studies: The Middle Ages and Humanism | 3 credits | |
| FLGR 352 | German Studies: Enlightenment and Revolution | 3 credits | |
| FLGR 353 | German Studies: Constructing a Modern Nation | 3 credits | |
| FLF 493 | Senior German Seminar | 3 credits | |
| Eight additional credits in German beyond FLGR 203 | 8 credits | ||
| TOTAL (Minimum) | 27 credits | ||
- B.A. students in German at Valpo must complete the general-education requirements for the B.A in addition to the requirements for the major. This University-wide core strengthens communication and critical-thinking skills while introducing the student to global cultures and traditions.
Required Courses for the German Minor
| FLGR 204 | German Composition and Conversation | 4 credits | |
| FLGR 220 | Approaches to German Studies | 3 credits | |
| Seven additional credits in German beyond FLGR 203 | 7 credits | ||
| TOTAL (Minimum) | 14 credits | ||
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FLGR 101 / First Semester German FLGR 305 / German in the Professions A study of German language as used in the world of business and technology, including basic commercial and technical vocabulary, workplace correspondence, and professional presentation. Advanced communication skills are developed. Prerequisite: FLGR 204. (3 credits) FLGR 306 / German in the Media A study of German language and contemporary society through the media, including newspapers, magazines, radio, television, film, and the internet. Advanced communication skills are developed. Prerequisite: FLGR 204. (3 credits) FLGR 341 / History of the German Language A historical study of the development of the German language. Students are introduced to the basics of linguistics, to linguistic change from Indo-European to the present, and to contemporary dialect variation in German. Prerequisite: FLGR 220. (3 credits) FLGR 351 / German Studies: The Middle Ages and Humanism A study of German-language literature and culture from the emergence of the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation to Luther and the early modern era. Intellectual and aesthetic works (e.g. architecture, art, drama, music, philosophy, poetry, prose fiction) are examined in cultural-historical context. Prerequisite: FLGR 220. (3 credits) FLGR 352 / German Studies: Enlightenment and Revolution A study of German-language literature and culture from the beginnings of the modern era to the failed revolution of 1848. Intellectual and aesthetic works (e.g. architecture, art, drama, music, philosophy, poetry, prose fiction) are examined in cultural-historical context. Prerequisite: FLGR 220. (3 credits) FLGR 353 / German Studies: Constructing a Modern Nation A study of German-language literature and culture from the emergence of the first unified German nation-state in the nineteenth century to the present. Intellectual and aesthetic works (e.g. architecture, art, drama, music, philosophy, poetry, prose fiction) are examined in cultural-historical context. Prerequisite: FLGR 220. (3 credits) FLGR 390 / Seminar in German A study of selected themes or issues in German literature, language, or civilization. May be repeated for credit if the topic varies. Prerequisite: one course from the following: FLGR 351, 352 or 353. (3 credits) FLGR 489 / The Teaching of Foreign Languages A study of the methods of teaching foreign languages in secondary schools. A field component is required. May not be counted toward a major or minor in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures. Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Education. (3 credits) FLGR 493 / Senior Seminar A senior-level capstone course which integrates knowledge and skills from previous German courses. Language skills (speaking, listening, writing, reading) are refined as depth and nuance are added to the understanding of German history, literature, culture and contemporary events. Prerequisites: senior standing and consent of the Chair of the Department. (3 credits)[/cws_panel] |
- Students who place directly into a course higher than level 204 need not complete level 204 but must complete all other requirements for the major, including the required total of 27 credit hours.
- Students who plan to teach German in elementary, middle, or secondary schools with a major or minor in German should consult their departmental advisor and the education department for specific requirements.
- If you are taking an AP course, you may receive credit in German at Valpo. Whether you are in an AP course or not, you will still have the opportunity to earn retroactive credit for your high school work. All incoming freshmen take our German Placement Exam, which places you into the correct course. After you pass that course, you’ll earn four to eight retroactive credits, plus four credits for the Valpo course itself.
