As a German studies major, you’ll gain proficiency in reading, speaking and writing German, become acquainted with the culture of German-speaking countries and develop skills in reading, analyzing and discussing German texts in relevant disciplines. Majors pursue individual interests in courses addressing literature and philosophy, culture and society, aesthetics and media, as well as critical and political thought. In consultation with the director of undergraduate studies, courses with a substantial German component from other departments may also be included for the major.
Sample classes
- German Life Style Going Digital
- Changing Worlds: Migration, Minorities and German Literature
- Scenes of the Crime: German Mystery and Detective Fiction
- German in Business Culture
Outcomes
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