BA in German

In DePaul’s German program, students will study German language, literature and culture. With more than 100 million speakers worldwide, German is also the most widely spoken first language in the European Union. Having the ability to communicate in German will provide students with career opportunities around the world. As German majors, students will take courses in: Cinema, Culture, History, Language, Literature, Poetry, and Translation. Students are encouraged to participate in DePaul’s Study Abroad program in Bonn, Germany, in order to grow linguistically and expand their cultural understanding of German-speaking societies. Chicago is a culturally diverse city, providing many opportunities to attend German lectures and festivals dine out at German restaurants and watch German films. Learning Outcomes - Students will be able to: Acquire knowledge of the cultures related to the studied language(s) with appropriate background in geography, history, politics, and society. Acquire knowledge of the literary traditions related to the studied language(s) along with techniques of literary and rhetorical analysis. Acquire basic notion of the history and theory of language and language study, including linguistics, sociolinguistics, language acquisition, and dialectology. Acquire basic notion of the theory and practice of translation and interpretation. Career Options: Public policy, International business, Translation services, Immigration work, Education, Social services, Human rights.