• It explores the language and culture of the dominant economic power in the European Union.
• It provides the key to the rich musical heritage of Germany and Austria
• It gives a peek into the rich literary and film heritage of German-speaking countries.
• It enriches knowledge of English as a Germanic language
• It increases awareness of one of the largest groups of immigrants to the U.S.A.
• It provides students with greater cultural literacy and develops excellent communication skills (writing, reading, speaking, listening) that easily transfer to the English language as well.

Who majors in German Studies?

• Students in Western European Studies and Russian and Eastern European Studies
• Students who would like to combine their business interest with German Studies
• Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Theater or Music
• Students interested in History, Political Science, Economics, Psychology, Anthropology and Women's Studies
• Students interested in secondary education.
• Many students combine a German Major with another field, including other foreign languages and English.

Why Study German?

• Top reasons from the German-American Exchange Service (DAAD)
• Find out more about German-American immigration from the United German-American Committee.