Student Perspective
“They do so much to make you feel heard and welcomed in their class.”
Ayla Walther ’23
German Studies
Wausau, Wisconsin
Unbagging First-Year Studies
Martyn Smith, director of First-Year Studies, unbags the 10 works being used in First-Year Studies during the 2021-2022 academic year.
Heimat and Belonging
What does it mean to belong and who determines this status? How is home defined in the German-speaking world, and in what ways does nationalism inform it? How has it been reimagined over time from different positionalities? Explore these questions from the 19th to the 21st century through literary, artistic, musical, architectural, and political texts that allow you to investigate intersectional power structures, such as whiteness, Christianity, heteronormativity, and patriarchy that frame and inform belonging in the German context.
Berlin Bound
It’s time to get global and bring the classroom off campus with The Berlin Experience. Start with coursework that examines Berlin’s history, culture, and context before taking a trip to this vibrant world city to experience and explore for yourself.
Get Immersive
Spend a weekend at beautiful Björklunden, Lawrence’s estate on the shores of Lake Michigan. Spend time with faculty members and students outside of the classroom perfecting your skills. Combine language immersion and cultural exploration with nature walks and scenic vistas.
German Studies Outcomes
Whether you plan to pursue advanced study or explore a career path of your choice, the interdisciplinary global perspective gained by studying German is a great foundation.
Placement & Language Requirement
Registering for a German course? You must take an online placement assessment.