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GERM 3110: Business German
3 credits
Practical application of specialized vocabulary for letter writing, interviewing techniques, and other applications of German.
Undergraduate
German, B.A.
Become a global professional with superior levels of German skills.
"Being a German language major is so much more than just learning a language. It exposes you to a whole new culture and community. There are also so many more opportunities with German from studying abroad to researching in German speaking countries."
Ally Watrous ('24)
B.A. in German and Physics, B.S. in Chemistry
Bachelor of Arts in German
The Department of Modern Languages in the College of Liberal Arts offers the B.A. in German. German majors demonstrate the ability to adapt and communicate across cultural divides because they possess not only linguistic competence but the intercultural knowledge of an effective professional in German speaking environments—skills sought by employers in an increasingly global world.
The program emphasizes composition, conversation, literature, German life and thought across centuries, history, and music. Small class sizes allow the program to be intimate and flexible, giving students the opportunity to ask questions and share ideas with fellow classmates and instructors. The minor in German offers emphases in cultural studies or business.
The Value of German Proficiency
German is the native language of over 120 million people, which is the largest community in the European Union. German is an international language of business, education, science, and technology. Many of the Western world’s most important works of philosophy, literature, music, art history, theology, psychology, chemistry, physics, engineering and medicine are written in German. Many students learn German to connect with family members and friends.
Related careers to German include international business, banking, science research, tourism, journalism, law, translation, policy analysis, government/foreign service, cultural affairs, military service, non-profits, health care, and more.
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Program Information
Degree
B.A. in German
Emphases
Business, Cultural Studies
Required Credit Hours
120
Program Type
Major
Minor
Program Location
School
Duration
4 Years
What are some courses you will take to earn a German Bachelor's Degree?
Here are some of the classes you may take while earning your Bachelor of Arts in German. See all German courses.
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GERM 3410: German in the U.S.
3 credits
This course is designed to introduce students to the cultural history of German immigrants to North America and addresses various topics pertaining to the history and culture of German-American communities, national and linguistic identity among immigrant communities and their descendants, the impact of the two world wars on German-American communities, and the history of German speakers in Mississippi.
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GERM 3610: German Cinema
3 credits
Topic or genre-oriented course about German film.
Learn About Degree Emphases and the Minor
Find out about credit hour and course requirements.
To earn the Business emphasis, students complete:
- GERM 3110: Business German
- GERM 3940: German Internship
To earn the Cultural Studies emphasis, students complete any 2 courses (6 credit hours) at the 3000 level, in addition to GERM 3031 and GERM 3032.
A minor in German requires 18 credit hours at the 2000 level or above, of which at least 12 credit hours must at the 3000 level or above. A maximum of 9 credits for the minor may be taken through an approved study abroad program.
All students for the minor must take:
- GERM 3031: German Conversation and Composition I
- GERM 3032: German Conversation and Composition II
Students must also complete an emphasis in business or cultural studies. The business emphasis must include GERM 3110 (Business German) and GERM 3940 (German Internship), in addition to GERM 3031 and GERM 3032. The cultural studies emphasis may include any classes at the appropriate level, in addition to GERM 3031 and GERM 3032.
Department Opportunities
What are the resources for success at the university? How do you get involved in the department community? How do you best prepare for life after graduation?
Video: Get to Know the Department of Modern Languages
Hear firsthand from students and faculty about the German program.
Double Major: German and International Studies
Enhance your German degree with a B.A. in International Studies, an interdisciplinary major that focuses on the connections between politics, economics, and culture at the international level.
Students in the Croft Institute:
- Have access to small, discussion-based Croft courses with the Institute's professors who foster discussion, reflection and analysis.
- Specialize in a foreign language and study abroad for at least one semester in a country where that language is spoken.
- Can apply to Croft Scholars program, a prestigious scholarship which can be combined with other forms of financial assistance.
Welcome to the College of Liberal Arts
As Coordinator of Student Recruitment for the College of Liberal Arts, I work with students, and their parents, who are interested in attending UM for their undergraduate degrees. I coordinate personalized visits to our departments, answer questions about the majors and programs in the CLA and handle all recruitment communications from the CLA. Please feel free to send me any questions you may have. It is my job to make sure you have everything you need to make an informed decision on where to spend your college career, and I hope it will be with the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Mississippi!
Annabelle Harris
Admissions Counselor I
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