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2020 - 2021 Catalog Year General Studies Maroon

Degree: BA

College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Term 1 0 - 14 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

LIA 101: Student Success in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences	1
SLC 201: Introduction to Linguistics (HU or SB)	3	C
ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
GER 101: Elementary German I (G)	4-6	C
MAT 142: College Mathematics (MA)	3	C
Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	14-16

An SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score determines placement into first-year composition courses.
Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in mathematics course.
ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required for all first-year students.
ASU Language Placement: Only true beginners are eligible for 101-level language courses. Students with previous experience in the language are required to take a language placement test.
In term 1, students may opt to take GER 110, a 6 credit German intensive language course equivalent to GER 101 and GER 102.
Engage in German at ASU. Practice your language skills at the SILC Cafe.

Term 2 14 - 30 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
GER 102: Elementary German II (G)	4-6	C
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)	3
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) AND Historical Awareness (H)	3
Elective	3
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	16-18

Start planning your study abroad experience. Learn about ASU Study Abroad faculty-directed summer program in Regensburg, Germany offered through the School of International Letters and Cultures and the ASU Study Abroad Office.
Attend an ASU Study Abroad Financing Your Study Abroad Program Workshop.
In term 2, students may opt to take GER 210, a 6 credit German intensive language course, equivalent to GER 201 and GER 202.

Term 3 30 - 46 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

GER 201: Intermediate German I (G)	4	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) AND Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)	3
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)	3
Complete 2 courses: Elective	6
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	16

Explore your career interest areas.
Learn about research opportunities through the ASU Humanities Lab.

Term 4 46 - 60 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

SLC 202: Introduction to Literary and Cultural Theory	3	C
GER 202: Intermediate German II (G)	4	C
Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)	3
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)	4
Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	14

Meet with a School of International Letters and Cultures academic advisor to discuss the best study abroad options for your major.
Learn about national scholarships, fellowships, and research opportunities.

Term 5 60 - 75 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

GER 310: Advanced German Grammar and Composition I (G)	3	C
GER 311: German Conversation (G)	3	C
Upper Division Related Area Course	3	C
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ) OR Natural Science - General (SG)	4
Elective	2
Term hours subtotal:	15

Enroll in listed courses or in an ASU Study Abroad, School of International Letters and Cultures endorsed semester or academic year exchange program abroad in Germany at University of Heidelberg or University of Regensburg or University of Tuebingen.
Many upper-division elective courses have prerequisites which may be taken as electives in earlier semesters.
Learn about internships, scholarships and awards for language majors.

Term 6 75 - 90 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

GER 312: Readings in German Culture (G)	3	C
GER 313: Advanced German Grammar and Composition II (G)	3	C
Upper Division German Elective	3	C
GER 4** Elective	3	C
Upper Division Elective OR GER 484: Internship	3
Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).
Term hours subtotal:	15

Many upper-division elective courses have prerequisites which may be taken as electives in earlier semesters.
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Term 7 90 - 105 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

GER 421: German Literature Survey, 800-1800 (HU)	3	C
Complete 2 courses: GER 4** Elective	6	C
Upper Division Elective	3
Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

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Term 8 105 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

GER 422: German Literature Survey, 1800-Today (L or HU)	3	C
4** SLC Required Culture Course	3	C
GER 4** Elective	3	C
Complete 2 courses: Elective	6
Term hours subtotal:	15

Attend an ASU Career Services workshop or Job Fair.

Up to two Related Area Courses (6 credit hours) may be substituted for GER 3** and/or GER 4** electives. SLC language and/or translation courses may not be used to satisfy the SLC 400-Level Required Course Option.

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Please keep in mind that the applicability of a specific transfer course toward an ASU degree program depends on the requirements of the department, division, college or school in which you are enrolled at ASU. Transfer agreements that guarantee the completion of university level requirements do not necessarily meet college and major requirements. Please consult with an advisor for more information.

Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
Major GPA: 2.00 minimum
Cumulative GPA: 2.00 minimum
Total hrs at ASU: 30 minimum
Hrs Resident Credit for
Academic Recognition: 56 minimum
Total Community College Hrs: 64 maximum
Total College Residency Hrs: 12 minimum

General University Requirements Legend
General Studies Core Requirements:
Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)
Mathematical Studies (MA)
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)
Natural Science - General (SG)

General Studies Awareness Requirements:
Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)
Global Awareness (G)
Historical Awareness (H)
First-Year Composition

General Studies designations listed next to courses on the major map were valid for the 2020 - 2021 academic year. Please refer to the course catalog for current General Studies designations at time of class registration. General Studies credit is applied according to the designation the course carries at the time the class is taken.

2020 - 2021 Major Map
German, BA

College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Critical Course

Necessary Course

Term 1

0 - 14 Credit Hours

LIA 101: Student Success in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Hours: 1

SLC 201: Introduction to Linguistics (HU or SB)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR
ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR
ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

GER 101: Elementary German I (G)

Hours: 4-6

Minimum Grade: C

MAT 142: College Mathematics (MA)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

An SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score determines placement into first-year composition courses.
Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in mathematics course.
ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required for all first-year students.
ASU Language Placement: Only true beginners are eligible for 101-level language courses. Students with previous experience in the language are required to take a language placement test.
In term 1, students may opt to take GER 110, a 6 credit German intensive language course equivalent to GER 101 and GER 102.
Engage in German at ASU. Practice your language skills at the SILC Cafe.

Term 2

14 - 30 Credit Hours

ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR
ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR
ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

GER 102: Elementary German II (G)

Hours: 4-6

Minimum Grade: C

Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)

Hours: 3

Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) AND Historical Awareness (H)

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 3

Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).

Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

Start planning your study abroad experience. Learn about ASU Study Abroad faculty-directed summer program in Regensburg, Germany offered through the School of International Letters and Cultures and the ASU Study Abroad Office.
Attend an ASU Study Abroad Financing Your Study Abroad Program Workshop.
In term 2, students may opt to take GER 210, a 6 credit German intensive language course, equivalent to GER 201 and GER 202.

Term 3

30 - 46 Credit Hours

GER 201: Intermediate German I (G)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) AND Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)

Hours: 3

Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)

Hours: 3

Complete 2 courses:

Elective

Hours: 6

Complete First-Year Composition requirement.

Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.

Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

Explore your career interest areas.
Learn about research opportunities through the ASU Humanities Lab.

Term 4

46 - 60 Credit Hours

SLC 202: Introduction to Literary and Cultural Theory

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

GER 202: Intermediate German II (G)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)

Hours: 3

Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)

Hours: 4

Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

Meet with a School of International Letters and Cultures academic advisor to discuss the best study abroad options for your major.
Learn about national scholarships, fellowships, and research opportunities.

Term 5

60 - 75 Credit Hours

GER 310: Advanced German Grammar and Composition I (G)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

GER 311: German Conversation (G)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Related Area Course

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ) OR Natural Science - General (SG)

Hours: 4

Elective

Hours: 2

Notes:

Enroll in listed courses or in an ASU Study Abroad, School of International Letters and Cultures endorsed semester or academic year exchange program abroad in Germany at University of Heidelberg or University of Regensburg or University of Tuebingen.
Many upper-division elective courses have prerequisites which may be taken as electives in earlier semesters.
Learn about internships, scholarships and awards for language majors.

Term 6

75 - 90 Credit Hours

GER 312: Readings in German Culture (G)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

GER 313: Advanced German Grammar and Composition II (G)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division German Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

GER 4** Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Elective OR GER 484: Internship

Hours: 3

Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).

Notes:

Many upper-division elective courses have prerequisites which may be taken as electives in earlier semesters.
Use Handshake to research employment opportunities.

Term 7

90 - 105 Credit Hours

GER 421: German Literature Survey, 800-1800 (HU)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Complete 2 courses:

GER 4** Elective

Hours: 6

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

Learn about ways to build your skills.

Term 8

105 - 120 Credit Hours

GER 422: German Literature Survey, 1800-Today (L or HU)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

4** SLC Required Culture Course

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

GER 4** Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Complete 2 courses:

Elective

Hours: 6

Notes:

Attend an ASU Career Services workshop or Job Fair.

General Notes

Up to two Related Area Courses (6 credit hours) may be substituted for GER 3** and/or GER 4** electives. SLC language and/or translation courses may not be used to satisfy the SLC 400-Level Required Course Option.

Notes

Please keep in mind that the applicability of a specific transfer course toward an ASU degree program depends on the requirements of the department, division, college or school in which you are enrolled at ASU. Transfer agreements that guarantee the completion of university level requirements do not necessarily meet college and major requirements. Please consult with an advisor for more information.

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