BA in German Program By University of Miami |Top Universities
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Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

Modern LanguagesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

This major is designed to allow students to gain advanced linguistic, literary and cultural competence in the given language. Students will develop analytical and critical skills. They will learn to build coherent arguments orally and in writing; to develop tools for the interpretation of various texts; to perform research and write critical papers; to find and evaluate sources of information; to heighten their sensitivity to contexts of language, and to appreciate language as art. Students will also acquire a broad, structured knowledge of the history, literature and culture in the target language. Finally, they will learn to carry out cultural comparisons and to view their own culture with new eyes. In sum, a major provides the critical thinking skills the ability to analyze, develop an interpretation, and present a convincing argument that is valued in every line of work. In addition to these skills that are the hallmark of a liberal arts education, majors provide specific language abilities and cross-cultural competency. Students completing a major in a modern language are encouraged to study abroad.

Program overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

This major is designed to allow students to gain advanced linguistic, literary and cultural competence in the given language. Students will develop analytical and critical skills. They will learn to build coherent arguments orally and in writing; to develop tools for the interpretation of various texts; to perform research and write critical papers; to find and evaluate sources of information; to heighten their sensitivity to contexts of language, and to appreciate language as art. Students will also acquire a broad, structured knowledge of the history, literature and culture in the target language. Finally, they will learn to carry out cultural comparisons and to view their own culture with new eyes. In sum, a major provides the critical thinking skills the ability to analyze, develop an interpretation, and present a convincing argument that is valued in every line of work. In addition to these skills that are the hallmark of a liberal arts education, majors provide specific language abilities and cross-cultural competency. Students completing a major in a modern language are encouraged to study abroad.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

6+

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