Program Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in German Studies program immerses students in the German language, culture, and history. As an American Association of Teachers of German-designated German Center of Excellence, the department offers a diverse curriculum. Students gain language proficiency and explore areas such as professional German, contemporary culture, cultural history, and language teaching. Tailoring their studies, they develop a broad understanding of German-speaking communities.
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The Bachelor of Arts in German Studies is designed to familiarize students with the German language and the cultures and histories of German-speaking communities. Designated a German Center of Excellence by the American Association of Teachers of German, the German Studies department provides students with a diverse education. Students acquire language proficiency in German and a broad background in German culture, history and literary studies. Students can tailor their coursework to focus on different subject areas, including German for professional purposes, German contemporary culture, current events, cultural history from the Middle Ages to the present, fairy tales, music, applied linguistics and language teaching.