German Language and Cultural Studies Major

Bachelor of Arts in German Language and Cultural Studies

Develop the skills to meaningfully participate in the German-speaking world through broad cultural, linguistic and practical experiences with the Bachelor of Arts in German Language and Cultural Studies in 51动漫鈥檚 College of Liberal Arts. Students become proficient聽in the German language, and they form an in-depth, critical understanding of German cultural life, past and present.

This 123-credit undergraduate degree鈥檚 curriculum is tailored to help students achieve their learning goals, whether they want to engage in business with German partners, work in government agencies or in media, or simply participate in German culture. Students develop skills in oral communication, reading and writing while acquiring a rich understanding of the cinema, culture, history and literature of the German-speaking world.

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Graduates of the German Language and Cultural Studies BA degree聽program are prepared to communicate effectively in German and English, function well in cross-cultural contexts, and contribute to solving current global challenges. Interested students may also choose to pursue the Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary German Studies.

Classes & Curriculum

Courses you are likely to take as part of the German Language and Cultural Studies Major curriculum include

Analytical Reading and Writing,
Culture and Civilization I,
Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life, and
Introduction to German.

Learn more about German Language and Cultural Studies Major courses.

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Tuition & Fees

In keeping with 51动漫鈥檚 commitment to access and affordability, the Bachelor of Arts offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more.听You can view the full .

These tuition costs apply to the 2024鈥�2025 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident:听$18,864.00聽per year
Out-of-state: $33,912.00聽per year

Our Academic Advisors

College of Liberal Arts academic advisors help you navigate your curriculum and potential career paths throughout your time at 51动漫.

Patricia Melzer聽is the chair and faculty advisor of the German program.
Phone: 215-204-8249
Email:听patricia.melzer@temple.edu

Joyce K. Salzberg Center for Professional Development

Dedicated advisors at the Joyce K. Salzberg Center for Professional Development聽in the College of Liberal Arts are available to guide students through their academic careers and with their career paths beyond 51动漫. They can help you choose a major, navigate your curriculum, identify internship opportunities, explore career opportunities and determine your post-graduation plans. .

Program Contact

For questions regarding the German Language and Cultural Studies Major, contact the following staff member.

Stephen Walton聽is academic coordinator in the Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures Department.
Phone:听215-204-8268
Email:听stephen.walton0002@temple.edu

The following staff members lead the German聽program.

Patricia Melzer聽is the chair and faculty advisor.
Phone: 215-204-8249
Email:听patricia.melzer@temple.edu

University Honors Program

The College of Liberal Arts participates in 51动漫鈥檚 Honors Program. .听

Students who meet certain academic and extracurricular criteria may become members of the following honor societies.听

is a national society that honors academic excellence during a student's first year at college.
is an international society that enables members to realize their potential through the advancement of academics, leadership and service.听
is open to juniors and seniors in the College of Liberal Arts. To qualify for Phi Beta Kappa, a student must maintain a high grade point average in a broad, rigorous program of study in the liberal arts, including mathematics and foreign languages.

Student Clubs & Organizations

Supplement your College of Liberal Arts coursework and enhance your undergraduate experience at 51动漫 through student clubs and organizations. You鈥檒l have opportunities to meet and network with other students, get involved with the community, grow your interests, and develop r茅sum茅-boosting skills and experiences.

The following clubs and organizations are available to German Language and Cultural Studies BA students.

The 51动漫 German Society鈥檚 members meet for German-related activities beyond the classroom. Events include movie nights, visits to traditional German restaurants, hosting German students, speakers, parades and a variety of other German culture-focused programs. Members also offer conversation practice, peer tutoring and study help to further learning and interest.
German Delta Phi Alpha, which was established in 1948, is the National German Honor Society. It recognizes excellence in German studies; emphasizes German civilization, culture聽and life; and provides an incentive for higher scholarship.听

Study Away

Students declaring a major or minor in German are strongly encouraged to study abroad. Options include semester or yearlong exchange programs at the University of Hamburg and the University of T眉bingen, as well as the summer-intensive German program in Leipzig. Credits聽earned in these programs can count toward the German Major or Minor and in partial satisfaction of the International Studies requirement.

The Summer Intensive German Program in Leipzig comprises an orientation that familiarizes students with the university and the city, as well as an excursion to Dresden. Three weeks are devoted to intensive language study and excursions outside of the city. Students take placement tests upon arrival and are subsequently enrolled in the appropriate level of German.
The four-week Herder Institut InterDaf at the University of Leipzig聽program, located in the German state of Saxony, is an intensive German-language study on a level commensurate with a student鈥檚 current skills. Students also participate in tours and overnight excursions.
The Study Abroad in Berlin program is a six-week program in the Freie Universitat Berlin: International Summer and Winter University (FUBiS). German-language skills are not required as all courses are taught in English. Students take one course with a faculty member from 51动漫 and choose a second course from classes offered at FUBiS. Students can earn six credits at 51动漫 through this program.

Accreditation

LA-GLCS-BA

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