German Studies Minor

Program Type
Minor
Est. Time to Complete
2-3 Years
School
School of the Arts, Communication and Global Studies
Delivery Mode
On Campus

The German Studies minor emphasizes the acquisition of skills in all aspects of the language—listening comprehension, reading, speaking, writing, and cultural understanding.  Knowledge of German gives students a competitive edge when entering careers that seek applicants who are able to communicate in German, the language spoken in the country with the world's fourth-largest economy.  Students learn about cultural diversity and become more aware of their own worldview and that of others in the United States and in the global community.

Meet the Faculty

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Gabriel Cutrufello
Gabriel Cutrufello, Ph.D.
Chair of the Department of Communication and Writing
Associate Professor of Rhetoric and Composition
School of the Arts, Communication and Global Studies
Mary Boldt
Mary Boldt
Associate Professor of Literature and Languages
School of the Arts, Communication and Global Studies
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