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German and Political Science
A Language of Science, Culture and Business
The ability to use a foreign language and to employ knowledge about another culture is highly valued by the business and professional communities. Multilingualism and intercultural competence are essential credentials for leadership today in diverse fields. Our graduates choose a variety of career paths: Some become teachers, translators, or interpreters; others are employed in publishing, broadcasting, government, international travel, financial services, or other areas of international business. Opportunities in international marketing, advertising, and other communications industries provide further outlets for language skills, coupled with other expertise acquired in joint or double majors. Some students enter careers with international organizations such as the United Nations, International Red Cross and the World Health Organization, while others go on to advanced degrees in preparation for work in international law, diplomacy, and college teaching.
AREAS OF STUDY
- Oral and Written Communication
- Advanced Grammar
- Social Issues in Literature
- Politics and Literature
- Literature and Language as Expression of Distinct Cultures
- Great authors and Themes
- Business
- Cinema
- Civilization
- Translation
- German-speaking Countries
CAREER OPTIONS
- Law Enforcement and National Security
- Education
- Travel, Tourism and Hospitality
- Translation and Interpretation
- Diplomacy
- Business and Industry
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
- International Relations
- Translation
- Diplomatic Service
- Business
- Economics
- Education
- Law
- Language or Literature
What’s special about this program?
The study of German and Political Science at the University of Delaware is part of a broad, multicultural education that is integral to success in many different fields in today’s global environment. A proficiency-oriented communicative approach develops speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, while an emphasis on social and cultural knowledge equips students to interact within the target culture confidently and successfully. Courses in world politics prepare students for their roles in a global workforce. We offer a spectrum of innovative courses and regularly update them to keep them relevant to students’ needs and interests. The curriculum includes classes in language, literature, film, history, current events, popular culture and the European Union, European governments and world politics. The German program offers numerous scholarship opportunities for both short-term and year-long study abroad in Germany and Austria.
Get Involved
The many members of the active German Club meet regularly to help each other with homework, cook German food, watch German films and just speak German together. Its events enable students to practice German and learn more about German culture. The German program sponsors a chapter of the German Honor Society, Delta Phi Alpha, with a festive event each year to recognize student success. Thanks to our strong relationships with area businesses, clubs and individual donors, we are able to offer a range of prizes and scholarships.
Sample curriculum
| ENGL110 | Seminar in Composition
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| GRMN105 | Elementary German
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| GRMN106 | Elementary / Intermediate German
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| POSC150 | Introduction to American Politics
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| POSC240 | Introduction to Global Politics
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| UNIV101 | First Year Experience
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MATH Courses
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University Breadth Courses
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| Elective Courses |
| GRMN107 | Intermediate German
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| GRMN235 | German Popular Culture
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| GRMN255 | Germany in the News
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| POSC270 | Introduction to Comparative Politics
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| POSC310 | European Governments
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| POSC442 | Topics in European Politics
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Discovery Learning Experience
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University Breadth Courses
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| Elective Courses |
| GRMN306 | Practical Oral/Written Expression
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| GRMN307 | Contemporary Austria
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| GRMN325 | German Civilization and Culture
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| POSC316 | International Political Economy
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2nd Writing Course
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University Breadth Courses
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| Elective Courses |
| GRMN455 | Berlin in Literature and Film
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| GRMN455 | German Travel Writing
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| POSC444 | Global Agenda
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| POSC449 | Ethics and Politics
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University Breadth Courses
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| Elective Courses |
