Program · Minor

German Language and Society

TypeMinor

DepartmentForeign Languages

Discover new ways to see and think about the various German and German-speaking cultures with a minor in German Language and Society.

A Dip Into Germany

Discover new ways to experience and think about various German and German-speaking cultures with a minor in German Language and Society. The program focuses on language learning as a transformative activity and fosters international understanding while providing essential global knowledge and skills. German language students study abroad in Munich, Germany.

The minor in German language and society is not available to German majors and requires a minimum of 16 credit hours (four courses) at the 200-level or above, all taught in German.

If you're considering a career in such fields as hospitality or education, a minor in German is sure to come in handy during travel and interviews.

Internship Ideas

N.C. Global Leadership

Alumni Careers and Graduate Schools

Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals, Germany; master’s in German in Berlin, Middlebury College; master’s in International Relations, Vienna; Fulbright Teaching Assistantships in Germany, Austria

College Catalog

For more information about courses within the German Language and Society Minor, visit the Minors page in the College Catalog. In addition to the Undergraduate Catalog, information includes academic department and major information as well as academic regulations and resources; admission standards and requirements; and tuition, fees and financial aid information.

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