Requirements for the Certificate
15 credits, which must include at least two courses in Advanced German.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced GERMAN (2 courses required) | 6 | |
| Literatur des 20. und 21. Jahrhunderts | ||
| Advanced Composition & Conversation | ||
GERMAN 339 | ||
| Introduction to German Linguistics | ||
| Topics in German Linguistics | ||
| Topics in German Literature | ||
| Study Abroad in German Literature | ||
| Study Abroad in German Culture | ||
| Study Abroad in German Linguistics | ||
| Topics in German Culture | ||
| Honors Seminar in German Literature | ||
| Kultur des 20. und 21. Jahrhunderts | ||
| German-Jewish Culture Since the 18th Century | ||
| Topics in German Studies | ||
| Additional GERMAN, from any course listed above, or: | 9 | |
| Intermediate German - Speaking and Listening | ||
| Intermediate German-Reading | ||
| Intermediate German-Writing | ||
| Intermediate Intensive (Honors) German: Language, Culture, Texts | ||
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Residence and Quality of Work
- Minimum 2.000 GPA on all courses eligible for the certificate
- At least 8 certificate credits must be completed in residence
Pass/fail courses do not apply to the certificate.
Undergraduate/Special Student Certificates
This certificate may be completed within the context of an undergraduate degree or as a Special student after an undergraduate degree has been awarded from any institution. The certificate may be completed in its entirety while enrolled as a Special student. Candidates are encouraged to contact the certificate coordinator to discuss course enrollment and the sequencing of certificate requirements.
- to promote German proficiency in all major skill areas: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
- to foster a deeper understanding of the cultures of the German-speaking world through courses taught in German.
Advising and Careers
For advising questions related to the certificate in German, contact the GNS+ Undergraduate Advisor:
Joanna Schuth, Undergraduate Advisor
jschuth@wisc.edu
836 Van Hise
Make an appointment through Starfish
Language placement tests are advised for any student with previous knowledge or experience with German. The test is proctored through the University Placement Test program; more information is available here: https://exams.wisc.edu/placement/
If you have questions about your placement test score, please contact the Undergraduate Advisor or the Placement Advisor:
Jeanne M. Schueller, German Language Program Coordinator and Placement Advisor
jmschuel@wisc.edu
806 Van Hise
For advising on careers related to German, Dutch, and other languages, refer to:
Languages at UW–Madison
Language Institute
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