German

• A thorough introduction to the German language, which can be used to fulfill the college language requirement. Multimedia materials, cultural experiences, and literary readings cultivate awareness of the differences in written and spoken German in various countries and highlight the impact of language and culture in European and global contexts. • A broad exposure to language, literature, culture, and history, with emphasis on the modern period from the 18th-century Enlightenment to the present. Majors and minors can pursue their interests in areas of concentration, that may include business German, history and culture, literature and media, German-Jewish studies, or critical theory. • Courses taught in English, giving those not proficient in German a basis for understanding the literary, philosophical, and cultural traditions of German-speaking countries. • Opportunities for students to enhance their command of German and to deepen their cultural awareness through study abroad in Berlin, Freiburg, Munich, Vienna, or Zurich.