Interdisciplinary German Studies Major

Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary German Studies

Develop solid German language proficiency with the Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary German Studies in 澳门六合彩官网鈥檚 College of Liberal Arts. This 123-credit undergraduate degree听integrates an innovative curriculum with 听and firsthand learning experiences so students develop broad intellectual and interpersonal skills applicable across multiple fields and in the international workforce.

Although language acquisition remains of vital听importance in the Interdisciplinary German Studies Major, the study of German culture is emphasized.听The flexible degree program includes introductory听and intermediate-level German, and it allows up to two elective courses听in German culture and history, offered outside the department.听

German is a major world language, spoken in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and in sections of other countries, as well as communities throughout the world. Through a curriculum that emphasizes cultural, linguistic and practical experiences, you鈥檒l develop competence in reading, writing and oral communication as you study the language through art,听culture, media听and literature.听Advanced coursework explores culture and history as they shape German identities, providing students with an understanding of current German-speaking communities through the analytical investigation of cinema, history and literature, among others.

Graduates have an in-depth understanding of and can engage with German-speaking people and countries in a globalized world, with an awareness of how language shapes culture. You'll gain the necessary skills to use German when communicating听with friends,听engaging in business with German partners, working in government or the media, or participating in German culture.

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Classes & Curriculum

Courses you are likely to take as part of the Interdisciplinary German Studies听BA curriculum include

Analytical Reading and Writing,
Composition I,
Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life,
Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good, and
Introduction to German III.

Students must also take two elective courses in which German is the language of instruction.

Learn more about Interdisciplinary German Studies Major courses.

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Tuition & Fees

In keeping with 澳门六合彩官网鈥檚 commitment to access and affordability, the Bachelor of Arts offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more.听You can view the full .

These tuition costs apply to the 2024鈥�2025 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident:听$18,864.00听per year
Out-of-state: $33,912.00听per year

Our Academic Advisors

College of Liberal Arts academic advisors help you navigate your curriculum and potential career paths throughout your time at 澳门六合彩官网.

Patricia Melzer听is the chair and faculty advisor of the German program.
Phone: 215-204-8249
Email:听patricia.melzer@temple.edu

Joyce K. Salzberg Center for Professional Development

Dedicated advisors at the Joyce K. Salzberg Center for Professional Development听in the College of Liberal Arts are available to guide students through their academic careers and with their career paths beyond 澳门六合彩官网. They can help you choose a major, navigate your curriculum, identify internship opportunities, explore career opportunities and determine your post-graduation plans. .

Program Contact

For questions regarding the Interdisciplinary German Studies Major, contact the following staff member.

Stephen Walton听is academic coordinator in the Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures Department.
Phone:听215-204-8268
Email:听stephen.walton0002@temple.edu

The following staff members lead the German听program.

Patricia Melzer听is the chair and faculty advisor.
Phone: 215-204-8249
Email:听patricia.melzer@temple.edu

Honors Program

The College of Liberal Arts participates in 澳门六合彩官网鈥檚 Honors Program. .听

Students who meet certain academic and extracurricular criteria may become members of the following honor societies.听

is a national society that honors academic excellence during a student's first year at college.
is an international society that enables members to realize their potential through the advancement of academics, leadership and service.听
is open to juniors and seniors in the College of Liberal Arts. To qualify for Phi Beta Kappa, a student must maintain a high grade point average in a broad, rigorous program of study in the liberal arts, including mathematics and foreign languages.

Student Clubs & Organizations

Supplement your College of Liberal Arts coursework and enhance your undergraduate experience at 澳门六合彩官网 through student clubs and organizations. You鈥檒l have opportunities to meet and network with other students, get involved with the community, grow your interests, and develop r茅sum茅-boosting skills and experiences.

The following clubs and organizations are available to Interdisciplinary German Studies BA students.

The 澳门六合彩官网 German Society鈥檚 members meet for German-related activities beyond the classroom. Events include movie nights, visits to traditional German restaurants, hosting German students, speakers, parades and a variety of other German culture-focused programs. Members also offer conversation practice, peer tutoring and study help to further learning and interest.
German Delta Phi Alpha, which was established in 1948, is the National German Honor Society. It recognizes excellence in German studies; emphasizes German civilization, culture听and life; and provides an incentive for higher scholarship.听

Study Away

Students declaring a major or minor in German are strongly encouraged to study abroad. Options include semester or yearlong exchange programs at the University of Hamburg and the University of T眉bingen, as well as the summer-intensive German program in Leipzig. Credits听earned in these programs can count toward the German Major or Minor and in partial satisfaction of the International Studies requirement.

The Summer Intensive German Program in Leipzig comprises an orientation that familiarizes students with the university and the city, as well as an excursion to Dresden. Three weeks are devoted to intensive language study and excursions outside of the city. Students take placement tests upon arrival and are subsequently enrolled in the appropriate level of German.
The four-week Herder Institut InterDaf at the University of Leipzig听program, located in the German state of Saxony, is an intensive German-language study on a level commensurate with a student鈥檚 current skills. Students also participate in tours and overnight excursions.
The Study Abroad in Berlin program is a six-week program in the Freie Universitat Berlin: International Summer and Winter University (FUBiS). German-language skills are not required as all courses are taught in English. Students take one course with a faculty member from 澳门六合彩官网 and choose a second course from classes offered at FUBiS. Students can earn six credits at 澳门六合彩官网 through this program.

Accreditation

LA-IGS-BA

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