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German Studies

College of Arts and Sciences

Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures

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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 while others are employed in publishing, broadcasting, government, international travel, financial services or other areas of international business. Opportunities in international marketing, advertising and other communication industries provide further outlets for language skills that our students couple 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 Communication
Advanced Grammar
Social Issues in Literature
Politics and Literature
Literature and Language as Expression of Distinct Cultures
History of the Language
Great Authors and Themes
Film Studies
The German-Speaking Countries of the World

CAREER OPTIONS

Education
Travel, Tourism and Hospitality
Translation and Interpretation
Diplomacy
Business and Industry
Law Enforcement and National Security

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Literature/Linguistics Education
Hospitality Management
Translation and Interpretation
International Relations/Public Policy
Masters of Business Administration
Criminal Justice

What’s special about this program?

The study of German 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. 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. The German program offers numerous scholarship opportunities for both short-term and year-long study abroad in Germany and Austria.