Of these courses, every major is expected to complete at least one Writing in the Major course. Including German 1-3, the total requirement for the A.B. is a minimum of 60 units of work. With the approval of the adviser, appropriate courses offered by other departments can be accepted toward this total, up to a maximum of 25 units. All undergraduates interested in Germany are urged to enroll in the Berlin program, which is open for academic study Autumn, Winter, and Spring Quarters. The program also offers internships in German industry, government, and cultural organizations year round.
Most students live in homes with German hosts.
Most credits earned in Berlin can be applied to the undergraduate major in German Studies. All students who are planning to study at the Stanford Center in Berlin or engage in an internship are encouraged to consult with their major advisers and the Overseas Studies office about integrating work done abroad into their degree program. Returning interns who wish to develop a paper based on their experience should enroll in 298. More detailed information is available at the Overseas Studies Office in Sweet Hall or with the faculty adviser in the department.