2020 - 2021 Course Catalog

German - Associate of Arts Emphasis (AA)

60 Credits

Through the German program at Normandale, students work toward linguistic proficiency and cultural competence in a language spoken by over 100,000,000 people in the world’s fourth largest economy. Germany is the world’s foremost country in developing and using cutting-edge green technology, the economic engine of the European Union and the US’s second largest trading partner.

The study of German provides not just global insight, but a deep awareness and appreciation for the foundational contributions of the German-speaking areas in scientific, philosophical, political, humanitarian and artistic thought that have shaped, and continue to influence, our world. This program focuses not just on the German-speaking areas in Europe, but worldwide.

Knowledge of German is useful in many professional fields, including international business, the sciences, green technology, the hospitality industry, music, and more.

Emphasis requirements may also be used to satisfy the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal requirements.

Required Courses

Incorporate the following Required Courses into the General Education/Minnesota Transfer Curriculum or Additional Course Requirements sections below.

GERM 1111German Culture and Civilization

3 cr

GERM 1200Beginning German 2

5 cr

GERM 2100Intermediate German 1

5 cr

GERM 2200Intermediate German 2

5 cr

General Education/Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) – 40 Credits

*See MnTC Curriculum for specific course options

Goal 1: Communication – 2 Courses

ENGC 1101College Writing

4 cr

COMM 1100Introduction to Communication

3 cr

Or

COMM 1101Fundamentals of Public Speaking

3 cr

Or

COMM 1111Interpersonal Communication

3 cr

Or

COMM 1121Small Group Communication

3 cr

Goal 2: Critical Thinking

(Met By Completion of All 40 Credits of The MnTC)

Goal 3: Natural Sciences – 2 Courses

(Select from two different departments; at least one must include a lab)

Course #1 _______________

Course #2 _______________

Goal 4: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning – 1 Course

Course __________________

Goal 5: History and Social/Behavioral Sciences – 2 Courses

(Select from two different departments)

Course #1 _______________

Course #2 _______________

Goal 6: Humanities and Fine Arts- 2 Courses

(Select from two different departments)

Course #1 met by taking required GERM courses

Course #2 _______________

Goal 7: Human Diversity – 1 Course

Course __________________

Goal 8: Global Perspective – 1 Course

Course - met by taking required GERM courses

Goal 9: Ethical and Civic Responsibility – 1 Course

Course __________________

Goal 10: People and The Environment – 1 Course

Course __________________

Additional Course Requirements – 20 credits

One Health (HLTH) course.

One Exercise Science (EXSC) course.

Elective credits – additional course(s) numbered 1000 and above, if needed to complete the 60-credit requirement.

Other Degree Requirements

  • Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 for college-level coursework (courses numbered 1000 and above) completed at Normandale.
  • Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in the MnTC.
  • Earn a minimum of 20 college-level credits at Normandale.