The Minor in German develops students’ competency in spoken and written German and fosters an understanding of contemporary German-speaking cultures. The minor is a useful adjunct for students in a variety of disciplines.
Students are strongly encouraged to study abroad in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland.
Course Requirements for the Minor
The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required of all candidates for this minor.
This minor can be completed with a minimum of 20 units.
German Language Placement
To enroll in intermediate and upper-division German language courses, students must take GERM 101 and GERM 102 or prove equivalent knowledge. The German language placement exam is taken to assess the placement level and to place students at the most appropriate level in the curriculum of the German program at California State University, Chico.
Students who have equivalent knowledge in German may challenge GERM 201 and GERM 202 by enrolling in the course and taking the challenge exam. All students challenging a course must submit an official letter requesting to challenge the course to the department chair by the end of the second week of the semester. See Course Credit Policies for more information.
