Minor Requirements

A minor requires a minimum of seven courses in German studies. At least one of the seven courses must involve the study of literature or culture, taught either in German or English. Only one class in translation may be counted toward the minor.

Courses Taken Outside of Bates

Advanced Placement Credit

Upon the approval of the chair, students who achieve a score of five on an Advanced Placement examination may be granted two course credits toward the minor; students who achieve a score of four may apply one course credit toward the minor.

Study Abroad

German minors are strongly encouraged to deepen their engagement with German language and culture through the experience of studying in a German-speaking country. The completion of four college-level German courses is typically required before commencing a study-abroad program in Germany and Austria.

Minors may count a maximum of two credits for one semester of study and three credits for two semesters of study in a recognized program toward the completion of the minor.

Students should discuss their plans for off-campus study with their faculty advisor before going abroad, otherwise credit toward the minor is not guaranteed.

Pass/Fail

The use of the Pass/Fail option is restricted to one course within the minor but may not be elected for 300-level courses.

Restricted Declarations

Students who have declared the German minor may not declare the following:

• German major
• German Language and Culture (C071) GEC

Other Considerations

One Short Term course may count toward the minor in German.