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German Studies, B.A.

Language Skills and International Experience to Help You Succeed
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    UNC-Baden Württemberg Exchange Program Places Students at Nine Universities In Southwest Germany, Including Heidelberg, Göttingen & Mannheim

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German Studies majors work in:

Knowing German is valuable in the global marketplace.

German Studies graduates work in domestic and international government organizations in a variety of roles.

Alumni have careers as teachers and professors in the U.S. and abroad.

Graduates work as researchers and scientists in fields such as pharmaceuticals and medicine.

The program develops strong writing and communication skills.

Learn To

Comprehend spoken German

Speak German effectively

Read and comprehend German writing such as personal and business correspondence, newspaper articles, film reviews and literary texts

Write well in German: correspondence, summaries, narratives, descriptions and analytical essays

Demonstrate cultural competency related to German and the German-speaking world

“ One would be hard-pressed to find a faculty more devoted to the engagement and learning of their students. My time learning German at UNCW has had a profound effect on my education and on me as a person. ”
Max D’Ercole, ’22
German Studies, B.A. Program Overview

Skills & Experience to Make You Stand Out

The German studies program fosters a critical understanding of German culture through the study of language, literature, art, history, film, media and contemporary culture.

The program also develops strong writing and communicative skills crucial for careers in journalism, public relations, teaching, governmental service, scientific research, pharmaceuticals and international commerce.

Innovative Curriculum

In addition to courses taught by UNCW faculty, you can take German studies classes taught by faculty at other UNC System schools through the UNC Course Exchange. These courses are taught online or via live video conference.

Add Value to Your Degree

German studies is an ideal second major. Our recent students have majored in international studies, business administration, international and public affairs, community health education, anthropology, political science, geography, biology and philosophy.

Alumni Success

Our students have enrolled in graduate programs in the U.S. and Germany, and others have gone to work for domestic and international companies.

Whatever you choose to do, your language skills and international experience will help you stand out from the competition, and knowing German increases your lifetime earning potential.

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Immerse Yourself in German Studies

Samples Courses in German Studies

Table shows sample courses for this program
GER 201 Intermediate German I
GER 202 Intermediate German II
GER 301 Advanced German
GER 307 Text & Context
GER 331 Fairy Tales from Grimms to Disney
GER 496 German in the Media
GER 496 Afro-German Narratives
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How Do I Major in German Studies?

There are no requirements to be admitted to the German major, but German 101 and German 102 (or the equivalent) are prerequisites to German 201, which is the lowest-level course to count toward the German major.

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