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German at UNC Greensboro

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Our undergraduate German language, literature, and culture program involves an interdisciplinary range of courses focusing on elementary through advanced level language skills, as well as academic experiences that highlight oral and written literacy, literary analysis, and cross-cultural research culminating in a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and a German Minor degree. The German Program fosters a critical understanding of German intellectual history through the study of language, literature, theater, film, media, and contemporary culture. The program develops strong writing and communicative skills that are crucial for careers in journalism, public relations, publishing or advertisement, teaching, governmental service, and international trade.

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Bachelor’s in Languages, Literatures, and Cultures:
German Studies Concentration

The German Studies Major, depending on the student’s interest and other abilities, may lead into various careers such as teaching, government service and international trade. The specialized study of German aims to improve language skills and to convey an understanding of German culture, through the study of literature, film, and works of German thought.

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The German program provides a variety of courses for students interested in German language, literature, culture, history, philosophy, music, and art. For those who wish to study abroad, the department cosponsors academic programs in Germany and Austria.

Online option also available!
See Catalog for Undergraduate Minor Requirements
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German Kaffeestunde

Stir up some coffee or tea, grab a snack, and join us to chat about German/Austrian Culture and the German Language in a relaxed and fun environment!

Wann: Wednesdays at 4pm-5pm
Wo: EUC (outside in front if weather permits; rain location is a table in Food Court)
Wer: German Speakers of all levels

For more information or to request disability accommodations, contact Dr. Faye Stewart (afstewart@uncg.edu)

Join other LLC Students in a variety of on-campus activities:

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Undergraduate Research

The German Program at UNCG is committed to the integration of research, teaching, and learning within the tradition of a humanistic liberal arts education.

If you are interested in learning more or have a research project in mind, please speak with your German professor or contact the German Studies program advisor, Dr. Faye Stewart (afstewart@uncg.edu)!

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Sample Course Offerings

Ger 306: Green Politics & Culture

Increase language proficiency through discussion of ecological initiatives and climate activism in German-speaking societies.


Ger 311: Black lives Matter in German Conversation

Topics include the renaming of streets, media coverage, Afrofuturism, and initiatives to create inclusive public funding mechanisms for the arts.


Ger 405: Knowledge & Power in the Age of Goethe

Investigate questions of knowledge and power through the lens of German literature from the Age of Goeth.

For all German Language Courses, see the University Catalog

Program News

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October 20, 2021

Delta Phi Alpha 2021 Induction Ceremony

The German Program welcomed German students Nicollette Boykins, Ellis Hiser, Caraline Malloy, Avery McGinn, Eva Moniz, Gavin Parker,…

October 20, 2021

Campus Weeks 2021: Time to Act

October 20, 2020

Delta Phi Alpha 2020 Induction Ceremony

The German Program welcomed German students Jeremiah Brownridge, Leigh Ann Curry, Nicolas Gaither, and Alyssa Quinlan into UNCG’s …

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Please address all German Studies questions to:

Faye Stewart
Faye Stewart
German Advisor

afstewart@uncg.edu

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