Bachelor of Arts in the Special Major: German Cultural Studies

Coordinator

Michaela Grobbel
email: grobbel@sonoma.edu

The special major in German Cultural Studies offers students an interdisciplinary B.A. that incorporates language courses required for the German minor plus courses in other disciplines. It enriches students’ academic and career opportunities by providing them with important skills to find employment in our increasingly interconnected world. The special major prepares students for international or cross-cultural careers in the USA or abroad that require a basic knowledge of the German language, history and culture as well as skills in cross-cultural communication. Recognizing the increasing interconnections in our global world, and Germany as one of the key players within the EU and in the international arena, the B.A. program prepares students for graduate school and careers in a field of their interest. Please review the Sample Four-Year-Plans that suggest two different pathways: “Track A” offers a pathway for students who study abroad for one year, and “Track B” suggests a pathway for students who do not study abroad.

Requirements for the Special Major

As part of the major core requirements, students must complete an internship in the U.S. or abroad, and a senior project. Additionally, students must pass the “Goethe-Zertifikat B1”-Proficiency Examination, the internationally recognized language certificate offered annually at SSU under the auspices of the Goethe Institute.

Note: Courses in the major must be taken for a letter grade, except for courses that are offered Cr/NC only. Students must earn a C- or higher grade in all courses applied to the major.