Students in the BA program in German study the language, literature and culture of German-speaking people and gain competence in reading, writing, and oral and aural skills in the language. The program offers thought-provoking, engaging classes and experiences led by a core of faculty eager to help students succeed in achieving their goals. German classes provide opportunities for exploring how people in German-speaking Europe:

understand the world through literature, film, the performing arts and other cultural practices
engage with the worlds of politics, economics, social justice and humanitarianism
think deeply about philosophy, the influence of history and the environment
have become global leaders in the fields of business, engineering and the natural sciences
Students are encouraged to participate in the School of International Letters and Cultures faculty-directed summer abroad program in Regensburg or in a semester or academic-year exchange program available at several German universities.