BA German and Linguistics at New York University

Programme overview

Joint majors with a minimum major and overall GPA of 3.65 are encouraged to complete their honors thesis in either German or Linguistics. This choice should be outlined in a two-page proposal submitted by April 15 of junior year via this form. All prospective honors students in German and Linguistics must consult with both departments' directors of undergraduate studies to confirm eligibility.

Faculty: College of Arts and Science | Duration: 128 credits | Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

The joint major in German and Linguistics requires a total of nine 4-credit courses (36 credits) completed with a grade of C or better (courses graded Pass/Fail do not count). It comprises four 4-credit courses (16 credits) in German and five 4-credit courses (20 credits) in Linguistics, as outlined below. Sample required courses: Writing as Inquiry; Conversation/Composition; Introduction to German Literature; Language; Sounds of the World’s Languages; Grammatical Analysis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applies to admission to the school/university, not specific to this major: New York University's Office of Undergraduate Admissions supports the application process for all undergraduate programs at NYU. For additional information about undergraduate admissions, including application requirements, see How to Apply.

Duration: 128 credits

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