German Studies


Overview

The Major in German Studies will provide you with a rigorous and broad look into the聽major聽features that have defined German cultural life since the eighteenth century.聽The German tradition in literature, thought, art, music, and scientific inquiry聽has influenced聽all fields of the humanities, arts, and the social sciences. Whether you鈥檙e interested in literature, philosophy, or anything in between, German聽Studies will聽expose you to some of the most important works in history.聽聽

Knowledge of the German language is a core component of the major and聽many聽of your聽courses聽will be taught in聽German.聽While you develop German language skills, you will also聽study聽cultural works聽that have made a聽defining聽impact on German and European culture.聽You聽will聽build聽critical reading and viewing聽skills聽in order to聽interpret works of art and evaluate their social and cultural significance.


Careers

In an increasingly globalized world, knowing how to speak multiple languages is an incredibly useful skill that can serve to strengthen your career prospects. You may also wish to pursue further study of German language and culture at the graduate level.聽

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Course Work

As an German Studies student聽you can take courses like:


Possible Minors

Minors are a great way to customize your academic experience. Many students use minors to pursue interests outside their major, while others choose minors to complement their degree.

Minors that complement this program:


Related Majors

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Ready to apply?

For this program, you'll need to apply to the聽Faculty of Arts.

See the聽full eligibility information聽for more information about deadlines and required documents for your application.聽

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