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German Minor

Overview of Program & Requirements

Students minoring in German will complete 18 credits in the language, starting at the beginning level or higher. For more information about the credit requirements for this minor, see the course catalog.

Why study German? Take a look at this flier for more information about the language, employment demand, and must careers available for those who speak German!

German Courses Offered

Beginning German I & II: A complete course in the fundamentals of the German language. Emphasis on reading of graded texts, with written, oral and aural exercises.
Continuing German I & II: Reading from modern authors of moderate difficulty. Oral and written exercise. Systematic review of German grammar.
Advanced German Conversation and Composition I & II: Selected texts in prose and poetry. Advanced practice in conversation and composition. Survey of German grammar.

Independent studies and readers may be available upon request.

Contact Information

Faculty:

Fulbright Language Teaching Assistant

To learn more about the German program, contact Dr. Yamile Silva.

Dr. Yamile Silva
yamile.silva@scranton.edu
316 O'Hara Hall
570-941-7778

World Languages and Cultures Department

Contact Us:

World Languages and Cultures Department – University of Scranton
315 O'Hara Hall
Scranton, PA 18510
570-941-4014

yamile.silva@scranton.edu