The Curriculum

With few exceptions, the department's courses are taught in German in an interactive seminar format. All members of the department share in the teaching of beginning and intermediate language courses.

The focus in the German program is on practical, culture-based proficiency in the use of German. Course content is both literary and more broadly cultural, drawing on fields such as history, philosophy, politics, economics, and the arts. In order to practice and improve their language learning skills, students can take advantage of the language lab facilities for additional practice in speaking and listening outside of the classroom.