Germanic Studies B.A.

Earn a B.A. in Germanic Studies

The Bachelor of Arts in Germanic Studies offers a full curriculum, including German language, linguistics, literature, and culture, as well as courses in Dutch, Yiddish, and Norwegian. Faculty members teach at all levels, and class sizes are moderate-to-small. There are many opportunities to work directly with faculty, including our departmental honors program.

Explore your academic and career options with the Germanic Studies B.A. Major Guide.

B.A. Major Guide

Is Germanic Studies for you?

The Germanic Studies major attracts students from a variety of backgrounds and interests. They typically have some of the following qualities:

Aspire to develop proficiency in German or another Germanic language
Interest in the language and culture of Germany or other countries in the Germanic cultural zone (such as Switzerland and Austria)
Appreciation for the diversity of world cultures
Affinity for learning new languages and linguistic structures
Wish to make overseas study a significant part of their undergraduate education
Intellectual curiosity and imagination
Desire to learn more about the largest economy in the European Union

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