Students interested in pursuing Honors should consult the department chairperson by the beginning of the second semester of their junior year. A minor in German consists of 15 hours at the 300 and 400 levels, which may include one course in translation. One three-hour course must be at the 400 level. The Max Kade German House, a four-class coeducational dormitory, serves as the focal point for German activities on campus. It affords German students a unique opportunity to develop their speaking skills in an informal setting.
Native speakers are regularly in residence.
Students interested in German are encouraged to live in the German House for at least one year. Exchange Scholar Program . Competitive exchange scholarships are offered for study at a German university in the junior year. The program is open to all students with sufficient preparation in German language and literature. Credits earned in this program are subject to the Transfer of Credit fee.