Germanic Studies

Subject abbreviation: GER

Committee in Charge Sabine Doran, Ph.D., Chair, Comparative Literature/Germanic Studies Stephanie B. Hammer, Ph.D. Comparative Literature/Germanic Studies John M. Kim, Ph.D. Comparative Literature Sabine Thuerwaechter, Ph.D. German/Comparative Literature Heidi Waltz, Ph.D. Linguistics/Germanic Studies Stephen E. Cullenberg, Ph.D. Dean, College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, ex officio

The Department of Comparative Literature and Languages offers a B.A. major and a minor in Germanic Studies.

Whether one thinks of philosophy, music, art, religion, or political and social history, Ger- manic culture has exercised a profound and often decisive influence on Europe. To aid stu- dents’ appreciation of these achievements, knowledge of German is a valuable asset.

In light of the role that Germany and all other German-speaking countries play within the European Union and worldwide, anyone inter- ested in the study of art, literature, philosophy, history, and the sciences would profit from the Germanic Studies program. Apart from acquir- ing a reading, speaking, and writing knowledge of the German language, students of this pro- gram become familiarized with the great contri- butions of German poets and thinkers as they manifest themselves in the Germanic literatures and scientific research and are exposed to a wide range of customs in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

The Germanic Studies major and minor offer a diverse curriculum ranging from beginning lan- guage classes to advanced study of sophisticat- ed literary and cultural topics.

The minor naturally complements liberal arts degrees in many areas, including History, Art History, Philosophy, Music, English, Business, and any area studies involving European aspects.

Students are encouraged to consider opportu- nities for study through the Education Abroad Program (EAP). This is an excellent opportunity to become deeply familiar with another country and its culture while earning academic units towards graduation. Students should plan study abroad well in advance to ensure that the courses taken fit with their overall program at UCR. Consult the departmental student affairs officer for assistance. For further details visit UCR’s International Education Center at internationalcenter.ucr.edu or call (951) 827-4113.

See Education Abroad Program under International Education Center in the Student Services section of this catalog. A list of partici- pating countries is found under Education Abroad Program in the Programs and Courses section. Search for programs by specific areas at eap.ucop.edu/programwizard.

Foreign Language Placement Examination A placement examination is required of all fresh- men entering the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences who wish to meet the for- eign language requirement with the same lan- guage taken in high school. Consult the quar- terly Schedule of Classes and placementtest .ucr.edu for date and time. Transfer students who have taken a college-level language course may not take the placement examination and should consult with their advisors. No college- level credit may be duplicated. See college placement examination policy.

• 1. Lower-division requirements (16 units)

GER 001, GER 002, GER 003, GER 004, or equivalents

• 2. Upper-division requirements (44 units)

• a) Sixteen (16) units from the following: GER 100, GER 101, GER 103A, GER 103B,

GER 108

• b) Twenty-eight (28) units as follows:

• (1) Sixteen (16) upper-division units in

German literature beyond the lan- guage proficiency requirement

• (2) Four (4) units from GER 118 (E-Z)/

MCS 118 (E-Z)

• (3) LING 111

• (4) Four (4) units outside the Ger manic

Studies program but related to the major from the following: PHIL 121S, PHIL 122O, PHIL 122N, HISE 141, HISE 142, HISE 145, HISE 146, HISE 162 (or any other course related to the major, with approval of the stu- dent’s advisor)

• 1. Lower-division requirements (16 units)

GER 001, GER 002, GER 003, GER 004, or equivalents

• 2. Upper-division requirements (28 units)

• a) Sixteen (16) units from the following:

GER 100, GER 101, GER 103A, GER 103B, GER 108

• b) Twelve (12) upper-division elective units

in German literature, film, or courses related to Germanic Studies, with approval of the student’s advisor.

See Minors under the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences in the Colleges and Programs section of this catalog for additional information on minors.

Students who wish to undertake a special pro- gram of honors study in the upper division should apply at the beginning of the junior year. Acceptance for honors study is based on students’ previous grade records and the rec- ommendations of their instructors. Candidates for honors must demonstrate superior capacity for independent study and during the senior year are required write an individually directed senior thesis.