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German

The German Studies Minor is intended to offer students a greater knowledge of the language and a deeper understanding of the thoughts and culture of the German-speaking countries, especially of the new Federal Republic of Germany, which has become a powerful political and economic force in the new Europe.

German Program

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Minor

Admission Deadline

Early Decision: November 15

Early Action: November 15

Early Action II: December 15

Regular Decision: March 15 (Preferred status deadline)

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School

D'Amour College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Department

Modern and Classical Languages and Cultures

Program Overview
Please Note: The German Studies minor has been discontinued. Students from the Class of 2025 and before may still minor in these fields, but they are not available for the Class of 2026 and after, except in the form of a self-designed minor program of study.

The German Studies Minor is intended to offer students a greater knowledge of the language and a deeper understanding of the thoughts and culture of the German-speaking countries, especially of the new Federal Republic of Germany, which has become a powerful political and economic force in the new Europe.
A student may complete a Minor in German Studies with six one-semester courses (18 credits) which must include at least one course in each of the following areas:
1. German at the level of GER 103 or higher
2. German literature in the original or in translation (i.e., CLT 140 Introduction to Literature/German emphasis, GER/CLT 251: Modern German Masterpieces)
3. German history (HIS 271, HIS 272) The remaining courses may be selected in other disciplines when the content deals substantively with German culture (i.e., PHI 365, PHI 325, THE 363, MUS 223, MUS 225).
The choice will depend on the student’s interest. Independent studies and consortium courses may be included. The minor must be planned with the departmental advisor.

Language Placement Information

Program Contact

Maryanne L. Leone, Ph.D

Professor of Spanish, Department Chair, Modern and Classical Languages and Cultures

508-767-7126 maleone@assumption.edu Founders Hall - Room 220

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Program Curriculum

A student may complete a Minor in German Studies with six one-semester courses (18 credits) which must include at least one course from each of the following areas:
- German at the level of GER 103 or higher
- German literature in the original or in translation (i.e., CLT 140 Introduction to Literature/German emphasis, GER/CLT 251: Modern German Masterpieces)
- German history (HIS 271, HIS 272)
The remaining courses may be selected in other disciplines when the content deals substantively with German culture (i.e., PHI 365, PHI 325, THE 363, MUS 223, MUS 225). Independent studies and consortium courses may be included. The minor must be planned with the departmental advisor.

Course Descriptions
- Academic Catalog & Advising Guide
- Minor in German Course Descriptions

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German Program

Maryanne L. Leone, Ph.D

An Ideal Place To Learn

All classes taught by professors, none by teaching assistants

Students from 29 states and 21 countries

Student/Faculty ratio

Program Curriculum

Experiential Learning

Learn the Skills Employers Seek

Faculty/Student Research

Study Abroad

Internships

Assumption's Rome Campus

Career Paths

First-rate Academics in a Catholic University Setting

Assumption is dedicated to providing a clear understanding of what your education will cost

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