Program: German Studies, B.A. - Furman University

2017-2018 Academic Catalog

May 02, 2025

A major normally consists of eight courses in German Studies beyond GRM-201 and should include:

GRM-215 Composition and Conversation or
GRM-301 Travel Study German Language
GRM-220 German Civilization or
GRM-320 Travel Study German Culture

and, at least six more courses in German:

GRM-305 Advanced German Oral and Written Expression
GRM-332 German Literature since 1750
GRM-335 German Poetry
GRM-336 German Fairy Tale
GRM-337 German Theater
GRM-405 Introduction to German Linguistics
GRM-414 Age of Goethe
GRM-415 German Romanticism
GRM-430 Readings in German Language
GRM-466 Nazi Cinema and Culture

with up to two substitutions from other disciplines permissible:

HST-206 European Reformations
HST-211 Twentieth Century Germany
POL-221 Politics of European Union
PHL-315 Nineteenth Century Philosophy
PHL-317 Twentieth Century Philosophy

Further considerations

All majors must enroll in at least one course in their major language during both their junior and senior years. All majors are also strongly encouraged to participate in a study away program before their senior year as well.