German Minor

The minor consists of a minimum of 5 full courses (or the equivalent).

Note: Students must earn minimum grades of C- or P for all courses that apply toward the minor.

View the catalog page for the German language and literatures department.

Summary of Requirements

Five Full German Courses

Note(s) on Requirements

Courses offered by the German department taught in English count toward the German minor.
Private reading courses do not normally count toward the minor.

Transfer of Credit Toward the Minor

Students transferring credits in German from courses taken at other institutions may apply a maximum of two courses toward the minor with the approval of the department chair. At least three courses must be completed at Oberlin.

Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate Credit

AP/IB transfer credit received for GERM 300 may count toward the German minor.

Detailed Minor Requirements

German Minor Course Lists

German Courses

Return to the summary of requirements.