German Language and Literature Major

Description: A program that focuses on the German language and related dialects. Includes instruction in philology; dialects; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings. Is German Language and Literature the right major for you?
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German Language and Literature Major

What Courses Do German Language and Literature Majors Take?

The required and elective courses you would take for German Language and Literature majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.

  • English
  • Linguistics
  • Literary Criticism
  • Literature
  • Rhetoric
  • Writing