Entry to the Major
The following requirements apply to transfer students.
Transfer Students
Transfer applicants to the European Languages and Transcultural Studies with German major with 90 or more units must complete the following introductory courses prior to admission to UCLA: two years of German, and any one course in European literature, culture, film, or media. Refer to the UCLA transfer admission guide for up-to-date information regarding transfer selection for admission.
German Language Proficiency
Complete two years of German or equivalent.
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European Studies Course
Complete any one course in European literature, culture, film, or media.
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Preparation for the Major
Complete three courses as follows:
German (Intermediate Level)
Complete the following course or equivalent:
European Literature, Language, Culture, or Film and Media
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Experimental Humanities (Digital, Environmental, Medical, Urban, and Community Engagement and Social Change)
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The Major
Complete an advanced language course, three area courses, five electives, and a capstone senior thesis. In addition to the advanced language requirement, students are required to complete a minimum of three upper-division courses in the target language from the required and elective sequences.
Advanced Language Requirement
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Areas
Electives
Complete five courses as follows:
German
Select three courses from: German 102 through 180
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Additional Electives
Select two courses from: European Languages and Transcultural Studies 100 through 180, French 100 through 169, German 102 through 180, Italian 100 through M158, or Scandinavian C131 through C185.
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Capstone Senior Thesis
During their senior year, students must also take European Language and Transcultural Studies 187 in which they complete a capstone senior thesis.