B.A. in German Studies - Business Track

The German major aims to prepare students not only for further study but also for a professional life which is enhanced through a knowledge of German language, history, and culture. The major in German Studies is designed to give the student an active command of the German language, an insight into German literature and culture, and provide the background for graduate study in the field. Students majoring in German Studies are required to complete a total of 30 credits or ten courses within the following curriculum: •Two (GERM2201 and 2202) Composition and Conversation •Two (GERM2210 and 2211) History of German Literature •Six semester courses in German literature or culture. The Business Track concentration allows students to combine a dual interest in business and German in a program of study which prepares them for an international career. Business German (GERM 1175) can be taken as part of a German major or minor or as an individual course. The prerequisite for Business German is four college semesters of German or the equivalent. Business German is an outgrowth of the overall globalization of business, in particular between Germany and the United States. The thriving German economy makes Central and Eastern Europe a strong market for American products and has enabled German companies to open branches in the United States. The Business Track has been developed in conjunction with the Boston College Carroll School of Management.