Department of Foreign Languages
(440) 826-2244
German is a leading language in areas including physics, philosophy, biotechnology and business, making it an excellent choice for career-savvy students preparing for an increasingly global society.
Department of Foreign Languages
(440) 826-2244
Comprehensive
You’ll gain competencies in reading, writing, speaking and language comprehension. You’ll also learn about the literature, cultural history and contemporary lifestyle of German-speaking nationalities.
Engaging
Interactive and integrated, B-W’s German program offers you participative classroom discussion plus field trips to restaurants, films and other cultural events. In addition, you can join our German language table (Stammtisch) and student organizations.
Study abroad
Germany, Austria and Switzerland are a few of the German-speaking countries where you can travel, study at a university, and earn B-W credit for courses, independent study projects and/or field experiences.
Languages Across Curriculum
An interdisciplinary approach to learning, this program allows you to practice your foreign language skills while earning credit in non-language courses.
Career versatile
German can be a companion major/minor for another program of study, such as music, English, history, international studies, philosophy and business. Career positions include:
•curator/archivist
•foreign language teacher
•linguist/interpreter
•import/export manager
•foreign service employee
•customs enforcement officer
•travel industry employee
Offered as a major and minor.
Can be applied toward Teacher Licensure.

