Program in German
Faculty:

Director: Claudia Grossmann
Professor: Gabrielle Bersier
Professor Emeritus: Giles Hoyt
Visiting Lecturers: Helena Bonebjar-Daerr, Claudia Giardina

 Senior Dept. Secretary: Phillip A. Garver
Dept. Secretary: Dana Casey
 
Courses in German (subject code: GER)
Majors and Minors in German

The Major in German

In addition to the area distribution requirements for the School of Liberal Arts, the major in German requires 29 credit hours above the 100 level, including at least one capstone language course (G423, G431, G445, G465), one contemporary culture course (G365), at least one 400-level historical culture and literature course (G407, G408, G409, G410), and a student portfolio (G498). Other courses may be selected on the basis of level of placement by test or course work, and/or focus of interest. They include the following: G225, G230, G300, G330, G331, G333, G340, G355, G371, G401, G490, and G498.

 
The Minor in German
The minor in German is for students whose interest is in the German language as a tool of communication. Its emphasis is on competence in the skills of reading, writing, and understanding spoken German, as well as on conversational proficiency in German.

The minor can be beneficial to students in the natural and social sciences, business, engineering and technology, other languages, and interdisciplinary subjects. Requirements for the minor consist of 14 credit hours to include G225 and G230, plus a minimum of 6 credit hours from courses at the 300- or 400-level.
 
Teacher Certification in German

Teaching Major Requirements

The Teaching Major requires the completion of at least 36 hours, of which 30 credit hours must be in courses at the 300- and 400-levels. For a detailed description of all the requirements, see the German Program Coordinator and refer to the IU School of Education section of the Campus Bulletin.


Transition to Teaching Program: T2T

Students with a B.A. in German who have completed their teaching major requirements in German can earn an accelerated Teacher Certification in 12 months with the School of Education . Contact the T2T Program Advisor, Sharice Breland sbreland@iupui.edu


Dual Degree in German and Engineering

Students majoring in biomedical, mechanical, electrical, or computer engineering can also earn an applied German major. The dual degree program takes five years to complete and includes a one-semester internship in Germany during the fourth year of study. Students may formally enter into the program after successful completion of the freshman engineering program. For further information contact the German program Coordinator or the freshman Engineering Director.

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Honors Program

In order to provide recognition to outstanding students in German, the department offers and Honors Program as well as H-Option courses.


Study Abroad

Programs abroad are open to students majoring in all academic disciplines and are not restricted to language majors. Study abroad options include:

Max Kade German-American Center

The Center promotes the study of the German heritage in Indiana through research, community outreach and special programs. It also awards scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students studying German or the German heritage.

Max Kade German-American Center

Indianapolis German School

The German School offers German language classes for children ages 3-12 on Saturday mornings. For information contact: Prof. Grossmann: cgrossma@iupui.edu

Indianapolis German School
 
Links to the German-Speaking World
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