German Major & Minor

How do I declare German as my major?

The German & Russian department follows the University guidelines for declaring a major. They are as follows:

Most students declare their major during the second semester of their sophomore year. Before declaring a major, a student should have earned at least 55 hours.  A student may declare German as their major earlier than this if they have already accumulated 55 hours of credit, such as during the fall semester.  If you are interested in declaring German as your major and meet the other requirements, contact Dr. Boyer (boyertm@wfu.edu) for information.

What courses do I take during my first 2 years?

There are no courses a prospective German student should take to be admitted into the major. However, to fulfill the graduation requirements, students are encouraged to complete their language requirement (200-level course) before declaring a major. Additionally, all freshmen should work to complete their basic and divisional requirements.

German Language or German Studies?

In the German department, students can choose between two possible majors and minors: a major/minor in German or a major/minor in German Studies. Both majors require twenty-seven hours beyond German 153.

The German Studies major involves many interdisciplinary courses, including politics, history, religion, art, and music. The German major focuses on German language and literature.

How am I assigned an advisor?

Dr. Boyer is the advisor for all German majors and minors. Once you have officially declared German as your major, Dr. Boyer will appear as your advisor.