2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Modern Languages - German with Distinction (BA)
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The German program with Distinction in the Department of Modern Languages develops the skills and perspectives of culturally and linguistically competent citizens who are poised to live and work in an increasingly global and diverse society, in accordance with Kansas State University’s land-grant mission. The program offers an interdisciplinary, holistic, and balanced preparation that balances language study with cultural and literary studies and helps students build advanced level proficiency in the language. Students will build skills in effective communication, interpretation, analysis, evaluation, and research in applied courses that prioritize interaction in the language. Our undergraduate majors typically pursue coursework in the language, building on a solid foundation to pursue advanced opportunities in translation studies, literary and cultural studies, film and media studies, languages for professional purposes (business and health), and applied linguistics (including bilingualism, second language acquisition and pedagogy). The program, while structured to ensure success at each level, is designed to ensure flexibility to help learners personalize and individualize their path. Graduates pursue careers in education, translation and interpretation, law, international business, and healthcare.
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Kansas State University Core: 34-36 Credit Hours
K-State Core is the foundation for an impactful life and career after time at K-State. The K-State Core framework covers six disciplinary areas: English, Communications, Mathematics & Statistics, Natural & Physical Sciences, Social & Behavioral Sciences, and Arts and Humanities. In addition, a seventh area is reserved for institutionally designated use, which K-State is keeping as free electives. In total, the framework takes up 34-35 credit hours of 100 and 200-level coursework. Students who complete their general education elsewhere cannot be required to take additional general education coursework in the disciplinary areas of the framework without permission from KBOR to continue requiring courses in the K-State Core. Orientation: 1 Credit Hour
Outside Concentration: 9 Credit Hours
Outside credential of at least 9 credit hours (May be from any unit, except Modern Languages OR from approved interdisciplinary credentials within the unit). OR Any 9 credit hours in a single prefix (except for any Modern Languages prefix including but not limited to ARAB, CHINE, CLSCS, FREN, GRMN, ITAL, JAPAN, LATIN, MLANG, RUSSN, SPAN) (all must be 300 level or above OR at any level with a prereq in the same prefix; up to 5 credit hours may overlap with program). OR Any 9 credit hours in a microcredential (up to 5 credit hours may overlap with program). Overlays: [9] Credit Hours
May be fulfilled in K-State Core, Outside Concentration, electives, or the Program itself. - Ethical Reasoning Overlay Credits: [3]
- Global Perspectives Overlay Credits: [3]
- US Multicultural Overlay Credits: [3]
Math Requirement
If not met through K-State Core requirements, MATH 160 is required.
Modern Languages - German with Distinction
A Modern Languages major in German with Distinction consists of thirty-nine credit hours of German courses at and above GRMN 200, including one required literature and media course (3 credits) from the following list: GRMN 521, GRMN 522, GRMN 530, and at least four 6/700-level courses (9 credits). Retroactive credit, study abroad credit (approved by the department), and AP/IB credit may apply. With the exception of transfer credit or credit by examination approved by the department, students who major in German must maintain a 3.5GPA in all courses counted toward the major. Notes: - Literature courses in translation may not be applied toward the major.
- Two non-transfer courses are required at the 600-level or above.
- Classes for the major cannot be taken Pass/Fail.
In addition to meeting the general requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree, a Modern Languages in German with Distinction must complete the following requirements I - Basic Language Sequence (6 credits)
II - Introduction to Literature and Media (3 credits)
III - Advanced Level Language Content (30 credits)
Six GRMN courses 500-799 - 18 credits Four additional GRMN courses 600-799 - 12 credits BA Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Requirement: 6 Credit Hours
3 credit hours in each of the following, with at least 3 credit hours at 300 level or above OR at any level with a prerequisite in the same discipline. Any course or combination of courses in Fine Arts Credits: 3
One Non-Quantitative Social Science; Any Social course that does NOT have a MATH or STAT prereq Credits: 3
BA Natural and Quantitative Requirement: 6 Credit Hours
One course in each of the following, with at least 3 credit hours total at 300 level or above OR at any level with a prerequisite in the same discipline. Natural Science or Quantitative course Credits: 3
Natural Science, or Quantitative, or Social Science with MATH or STAT Credits: 3
Free Electives: 25 Credit Hours
In addition to K-State Core Free Electives requirement, take any course so that the total credit hours completed equals 120. Total Hours Required for Graduation: 120
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