German Studies (Minor)
Minors allow you to customize your degree by combining disciplines and connecting your studies more broadly.
Why choose this minor?
As one of the most widely spoken of all European languages, German is one of the most practical languages to study — whether your future plans include teaching German or simply travelling to Europe on business.
Careers and future studies
Almost any career dealing with the history and culture of Europe will bring you into contact with the German language and people.
The cultural, economic, and scientific role of the German-speaking countries makes the knowledge of German especially advantageous to the study of most academic disciplines.
What you will learn
Courses in Dal's department of German focus on three areas: language acquisition, literature, and philosophy or thought. But you'll learn more than grammar in a German language course. Many professors incorporate literature and philosophy as teaching tools. Some German courses are in English, so you'll still have opportunities to explore German literature and thought even if you can't speak German.
After English and Mandarin, more books are published in German than in any other language. With a Minor in German Studies, you’re opening yourself to a world of possibilities.
Eligibility
Who can take this minor?
Students registered in the following 120-credit hour programs can take a Minor in German Studies: