Students in German can choose from two distinct pathways for majors, the B.A. in German with a strong emphasis on high language and cultural competency in German and the B.A. in German with Emphasis in German Studies with a broad interdisciplinary focus and the opportunity to explore connections between German Studies and neighboring fields. We are dedicated to offering students a rich and varied learning environment to develop analytical skills, critical thinking, and linguistic and cultural competencies through the study of the German language and the literature, linguistics, film, media cultures, visual arts, philosophy, and social and political traditions of German-speaking Europe. We also promote the enrichment of students' international experience through study and internship programs in German-speaking countries, as we endeavor to provide them with the best possible foundation for innovative careers in the global economy. The German Major with an emphasis in German Studies offers extensive preparation in the German language while providing students (through courses taken both in the German curriculum and in other programs) with a broad, interdisciplinary understanding of the history, cultures and societies of Germany and German-speaking central Europe.