Berlin, Germany

German (Minor)

Undergraduate
  • Minor

About this Program

The Department of Global Languages and Cultures offers a minor in German that, in addition to providing understanding of the German language and culture, gives a new perspective on the English language and American culture.

Program Overview

A minor in German exposes students to German culture, civilization and language. The minor also prepares students for graduate studies or for careers in teaching, government, business, industry and international organizations.

Internships are available for qualified German minors in government agencies and international organizations and corporations. In the United States, potential internship sites include the German, Swiss and Austrian embassies, the Goethe Institute and German Historical Institute in Washington, D.C.

See our course catalog for more information on this program.

Degrees Offered

  • Minor

Department Offering

What majors pair well with the German minor?

Explore complementary majors that build upon and tie into the German minor.

Art and Archaeology, Archaeology Concentration

Advanced degrees in archaeology often require language expertise.

Art and Archaeology, Art History Concentration

Foreign language competency can enhance historical art analysis and interpretation.

English

A background in German can deepen analysis and interpretation skills for international literature.

History

German is an important language for research in many areas of U.S., European and world history.

Political Science

It is helpful for students to understand the role of Germany historically, politically, and economically in regional and global politics.

Program Contact

Scott Pincikowski

Coordinator, German Minor

Phone
301-696-3475

Point of Pride

Our faculty have been chosen by the Modern Language Association as a "model of excellence" in foreign language teaching.

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