German
Take your career opportunities to the next level with a minor or certificate in German from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
Explore the German Language and Culture
Rooted in German history, culture and language, our German minor and certificate provides countless ways for you to enhance your language skills and cultural competency. Enroll in a cultural immersion program, join Der Deutsche Verein (German Club) or participate in an international internship. You also may choose to take your education a step further by studying abroad in a country where German is spoken.
Recognized nationally for the quality of its teachers and curriculum, our German program is known for helping students grow. Here, our talented professors make it a priority to create an impactful learning environment where you come first. Faculty have a multitude of experiences in the subjects they teach and go out of their way to help you succeed here at UWEC and wherever you go next.
Program Details
Our German minor and certificate offer a variety of fascinating classes and electives. Coursework and related projects will prepare you for in-depth travel experiences and help you to develop empathy through insights into other cultures. Our graduates leave ready to stand out in the job market and continue their lifelong journey of learning and speaking German.
Outside-the-classroom learning opportunities at UWEC are endless. For example, our language lab and the Roma Hoff Instructional Resource Center are filled with sound and video programs, films, games and computer software to help you apply what you've learned in class.
Knowing multiple languages is highly valued by employers in a variety of industries and fields, making this program a versatile one. Our grads go on to pursue careers in government, work in corporate communications, teach in other countries, and travel across the globe. No matter what your future career aspirations are, minoring in another language opens doors.
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Where can the German program lead me after graduation?
Studying another language can open doors all over the world. Learn what you can do after studying German at UW-Eau Claire.
Example Careers
- Tourism
- Social Services
- Government
- Education (TESOL or TEFL in U.S. or abroad)
- Global Higher Education
- Translation and Interpretation
- Library or Museum work
- Consulting/Strategic Communications
- International Business
- Health Professions
Curriculum within our German minor and certificate will help you master speaking, writing and communicating in German. A wide range of electives allows you to personalize your studies and explore the topics that most interest you. Explore courses ranging from Western civilization in 1660 to the Holocaust to Germany today. Instruction emphasizes the practical usage of the German language and an emphasis on cross-cultural understanding of others.
Here are a few courses in German at UW-Eau Claire.
GERM 201
Intermediate German I
Review of standard German grammar and vocabulary with focus on the development of speaking, writing, reading, and listening skills. Students gain an understanding of German culture, literature, and current events through a variety of topics.
GERM 313
Grammar Review and Composition
Continued development and refinement of structural language skills through review of German morphology, syntax, vocabulary, and style.
GERM 358
Introduction to Translation
A practically oriented introduction into the craft of translation, with intensive practice of text translation, mainly from German to English. Discussion of translation techniques and some readings of translation theory.
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