The undergraduate minor in German requires a minimum of 15 s.h. in college-level German courses, including at least 9 s.h. in courses taken at the University of Iowa. All Department of German courses (prefix GRMN) numbered 3000 or above with the language of instruction in German count toward the minor. At least 6 s.h. of coursework towards the minor must consist of German courses numbered 3000–4999. Students must maintain a grade-point average of at least 2.00 in all courses for the minor and in all UI courses for the minor. Coursework in the minor may not be taken pass/nonpass.
The minor may include up to 6 s.h. from GRMN:2001 Intermediate German I or GRMN:2002 Intermediate German II, or from equivalent transfer, Furthering Language Incentive Program (FLIP), or Advanced Placement (AP) credit.
Students may count no more than one German course (prefix GRMN) taught in English toward the minor. These include German courses in the World Language and Cultural Exploration category of the General Education curriculum (numbered 1500–1999) or German courses in other General Education categories (numbered 2500–2999).
With the approval of the director of undergraduate studies for German, students may count up to 6 s.h. earned in study abroad toward the minor. Students also may apply one course from the University of Iowa Honors Program to the requirements for the minor when that course concerns German culture or language with approval from the director of undergraduate studies.
Study Abroad
The University of Iowa offers a number of opportunities for study in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. Students frequently choose to participate in the summer USAC Lüneburg program, the Dortmund University Exchange, or the Academic Year in Freiburg program at the Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg. Students should consult Study Abroad and the German undergraduate advisor to select a program that fits their interests.
Students pursuing a minor in German often enroll in one of the summer sessions offered by the USAC Lüneburg program, but minors are eligible for all study abroad programs offered by the University. Up to 6 s.h. of study abroad credit can be applied to the requirements for the minor.
For more information about study abroad opportunities, contact the Department of German or International Programs Study Abroad.
Teacher Licensure
Students who plan to use their work toward a minor in German as academic background for earning teacher licensure should contact the Office of Student Services in the College of Education about requirements.
Sample Plan of Study
Sample plans represent one way to complete a program of study. Actual course selection and sequence will vary and should be discussed with an academic advisor. For additional sample plans, see MyUI.
German, Minor
| Academic Career | ||
|---|---|---|
| Any Semester | Hours | |
| The undergraduate minor in German requires a minimum of 15 s.h., including at least 9 s.h. in courses taken at the University of Iowa. a | ||
| Students must maintain a GPA of at least 2.00 in all courses for the minor and in all UI courses for the minor. | ||
| Coursework in the minor may not be taken pass/nonpass. | ||
| With the approval of the director of undergraduate studies for German, students may count up to 6 s.h. earned in study abroad toward the minor. | ||
| Students also may apply one course from the University of Iowa Honors Program to the requirements for the minor when that course concerns German culture or language with approval from the director of undergraduate studies. | ||
| Hours | 0 | |
| First Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| GRMN:1001 | Elementary German I b | 4 |
| Hours | 4 | |
| Spring | ||
| GRMN:1002 | Elementary German II b | 4 |
| Hours | 4 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| GRMN:2001 | Intermediate German I b, c | 4 |
| Hours | 4 | |
| Spring | ||
| GRMN:2002 | Intermediate German II b, c | 4 |
| Hours | 4 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Minor: German elective course (prefix GRMN) a | 3 | |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| Minor: German elective course (prefix GRMN) a | 3 | |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Minor: German elective course (prefix GRMN, numbered 3000 or above) a | 3 | |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| Minor: German elective course (prefix GRMN, numbered 3000 or above) a | 3 | |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 28 | |
- a
- At least 6 s.h. of coursework towards the minor must consist of German courses numbered 3000-4999. Students may count no more than one German course (prefix GRMN) taught in English toward the minor. These include German courses in the World Language and Cultural Exploration category of the GE curriculum (numbered 1500-1999) or German courses in other GE categories (numbered 2500-2999).
- b
- Language level placement will be determined by placement exam score and/or oral interview. Students who place into the 5th semester level of the language will begin coursework at that level and will not be required to take semesters 1-4 of the language.
- c
- The minor may include up to 6 s.h. from GRMN:2001 or GRMN:2002, or from equivalent transfer, Furthering Language Incentive Program (FLIP), or Advanced Placement (AP) credit.