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German Studies
Speak the Language of Science, Culture and Business
Speaking German will help you stand out of the crowd in today’s job market! Multilingualism and intercultural competence are essential credentials for leadership today in diverse fields. Enhance these skills by participating in one of our study abroad programs: a four-week winter program in historic Leipzig, Germany, a four-week summer program in or a semester abroad in Berlin. Numerous scholarships are available for all programs. We offer the internationally recognized Global Seal of Biliteracy, a credential that showcases your language skills to employers.ÌýOpen to all 91Ô´´ undergraduates, theÌýGerman for Engineering certificateÌýincludes the winter session study abroad experience in Leipzig.
Our graduates choose a variety of career paths: some become teachers, translators, or interpreters while others are employed in publishing, broadcasting, government, international travel, financial services or other areas of international business and engineering. Opportunities in international marketing, advertising and other communication industries provide further outlets for language skills that our students couple with other expertise acquired in joint or double majors.ÌýÌý
AREAS OF ST91Ô´´Y
Oral Communication
Engineering and Business
Politics and Social Issues Film Studies
German-Speaking Countries of the World
AREAS OF ST91Ô´´Y
Oral Communication
Engineering and Business
Politics and Social Issues Film Studies
German-Speaking Countries of the World
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Literature/Linguistics Education
Hospitality Management
Translation and Interpretation
International Relations/Public Policy
Masters of Business Administration
What’s special about this program?
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The study of German at the 91Ô´´ is part of a broad, multicultural education that is integral to success in many different fields in today’s global environment. Our curriculum includes a spectrum of innovative courses in language, literature, film, history, current events, popular culture, and a unique German for Engineering certificate. We regularly update our classes to keep them relevant to students’ needs and interests. A proficiency-oriented communicative approach develops speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, while an emphasis on social and cultural knowledge equips students to interact within the target culture confidently and successfully. We offer multiple opportunities to put those skills to use during various study abroad programs in Germany.
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Sample curriculum
| ENGL110 | Seminar in Composition Ìý |
GRMN107 Ìý | Intermediate German |
GRMN200 Ìý | German Grammar Review Ìý |
GRMN206 Ìý | Culture through Conversation |
| GRMN235 | German Popular Culture Ìý |
| MATH113 | Contemporary Mathematics or higher Ìý |
UNIV101 | First Year Experience Ìý |
| Ìý | University Breadth Course Ìý |
| Ìý | Elective Courses Ìý |
| GRMN325 | German Civilization and Culture Ìý |
| GRMN355 | The 20th Century in Film Ìý |
| Ìý | University BreadthÌý Course Ìý |
| Ìý | Elective Courses |
| GRMN311 | Introduction to Modern German Literature Ìý |
| GRMN455 | Special Topic: Narratives of the Nation Ìý |
| Ìý | Elective Courses Ìý |
| Ìý | University Multicultural Course |
| GRMN455 | Special Topic: Berlin in Literature and Film Ìý |
| GRMN455 | Special Topic: German Travel Writing Ìý |
| Ìý | Univeristy Breadth Courses Ìý |
| Ìý | Elective Courses |
