Global Cultures & Languages

German

German Studies Major (27 credits in German at the 300-400 level and 6 credits of German Studies breadth courses taught in English, e.g., GER 398, GER 399, GCL 299, or other courses in related areas outside the Department of Global Cultures & Languages)
German Studies Major with Business Concentration (German Studies Major plus 24 credits in general and international business courses)
German Studies Minor (18 credits in German at the 300-400 level)
UWL exchange programs in Frankfurt and Oldenburg, Germany
- Hessen-WI Student Exchange Program
  - Summer, Winter, Semester and Academic Year options
- Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
- Goethe University in Frankfurt
- Oldenburg University in Lower Saxony
The German Studies major highly recommends students complete an approved work or study abroad experience in a German-speaking country during their course of study

Our program is happy to host the German Club at UWL.

Why learn German?

German is the most commonly spoken native language in the European Union
Germany's economy is consistently ranked as one of the top 5 strongest economies
After China, Germany exports more goods than any other nation in the world
Germans are major travelers and their first travel destination overseas is the USA
After English, more websites are in German than any other language on the internet
German was one of the world's leading scientific languages in the 19th and 20th centuries
Over 42% of Wisconsinites say they have German ancestry
Many colleges and universities recommend or require the study of German for students interested in anatomy, architecture, astronomy, dramatic art, film studies, genetics, history, international business, linguistics, logic and methodology of science, mathematics, music, Near Eastern studies, philosophy, physical science, physics, physiology, political science, religious studies, telecommunications, and Zoology - to name a few
Where would we be without Gutenberg's printing press, Einstein's theories of relativity, or Beethoven's 9th symphony? Come study German and learn more about these and other amazing historical figures!

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