German

German Studies offers a full sequence of language courses to suit all levels and abilities, geared toward developing skills in speaking, reading, writing, listening as well as in enriching cultural knowledge as well as intercultural competency. Upper level-German courses continue this mission, taking as objects of study a wide range of cultural objects (from fairy tales and films to environmental reportage and Holocaust memoirs, and Weimar cabaret songs). The interdisciplinarity of our courses is also evident in those we offer in translation, including our newest courses, Disability in Film and Poetry, Creative Writing and Narrative Medicine. Our dynamic, interactive classes keep students at their center, helping them cultivate both career-ready and humanistic skills.

The German Studies program is involved in a variety of fun and enriching events, including weekly German table, Fasching party, Oktoberfest celebration, film screenings, guest speakers, philosopher hikes, German breakfasts and dinners, and Kabarett evenings. Our Spring term abroad program uniquely bridges two German cities in this term, such that participants can experience in their initial phase the scenic university town of Freiburg, followed by several weeks in the hip and vibrant capital, Berlin – all the while building language skills and actively engaging with elements of Germanic culture, politics and life.