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Why I Chose German Studies

German Studies created an opportunity for me to really focus on that compassionate and empathetic side of health care.

Thomas Noth | B.A. German Studies and Psychology 2018 | M.A. Counseling 2020
Clinical Supervisor - Substance Use Services, MHC Healthcare Founder & Primary Therapist, BrighterView Counseling, LLC

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Our department offers three degree options in German Studies:

Bachelor's Degree in German Studies

Undergraduate courses are designed to familiarize students with the German language as well as the cultures and histories of German-speaking communities. The department is designated as a German Center of Excellence by the American Association of Teachers of German.

Master's Degree in German Studies

Students in this program practice critical analysis across literary and cultural studies, theoretical and applied linguistics, studies in second language acquisition and teaching, and related professional disciplines. 

Doctoral Degree in Transcultural German Studies

With its German partner universities in Leipzig and Cologne, the dual PhD/DPhil degree program offers interdisciplinary doctoral training in two rigorous academic environments, while providing intensive mentoring opportunities and comprehensive financial support. 

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Please join us in congratulating PhD candidate Harriet Olulo, who has received two distinguished awards!The first is the AATG Endowed Professional Development Grant to support travel to the AATG Centennial Conference in Boston this summer. Harriet…
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Dr. Barbara Citera
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Please join us in congratulating Dr. Barbara Citera on her promotion to Full Professor of Practice. This promotion is a significant milestone that recognizes Dr. Citera’s excellence in teaching and her commitment to service. In addition to…
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GER 311 Performance
Tuesday
Last Thursday, the class of GER 311: German through Performance debuted their original theater pieces! The two pieces, Deutsches Family Feud: Eine Komödie and Eine Universitätsgeschichte, had the audience laughing, playing along, and rooting for the…

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