College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
German
Major | Minor | Three Year
Studying German provides the linguistic fluency and cultural competence needed for a broad range of professions and post-graduate educational opportunities in today’s globalized world. Learning German primes students for success on a local and international level in business, science, and the humanities. Students also enjoy small classes—providing individualized attention and close interaction with dedicated, accessible, internationally active scholars—along with use of Butler’s student Modern Language Center and its wealth of movies, technology, tutoring, and lounge areas.
Sample courses in this program include:
- GR200, German Conversation
- GR305, Society and Politics Today
- GR306, Contemporary Culture: Music, Film, and Media
- GR310, German for Writing
- GR311, Contemporary German Authors
- GR330, Children’s Literature
Please visit the Butler University Bulletin for more course information.
The German major can be completed in a total of three years, which includes completing coursework during both summer terms. More information can be found here.
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