German Minor
Did you know that German is the most widely spoken language in Europe and one of the most spoken in the world, with native speakers on every continent? It’s true! Germany is a leader in scientific research and one of the world’s largest economic markets, which makes German one of the most important languages for science and trade. Rich in cultural history and tradition, it is easy to see why Germany is a popular location for research, internships and study abroad. As the language of inventors, innovators and global market leaders as well as philosophers, artists and literary greats, German opens a number of doors for those who study it.
Why Choose a German Minor at ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥?
The German program at ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ offers students a chance to minor in German through the completion of basic and intermediate coursework on campus and advanced coursework at one of our partner institutions abroad. Students not only learn the basics of the German language but also are introduced to aspects of German history and culture through classroom instruction and culturally enriching experiences.
There are many programs available for transfer credit with our partners in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. SU has a very successful consortium agreement with Philipp University of Marburg, which allows students to take courses that will apply directly toward their German minor at SU. SU’s professors and their colleagues at our partner institutions abroad are here to help you discover the German-speaking world!
At home, the German Club is one of SU’s oldest student-run clubs on campus. Since 1972, it has organized and hosted the annual Oktoberfest, which has become one of the most popular events on campus. The club is very involved in many campus activities such as Relay For Life and Habitat for Humanity work days. Recently, the German Club was named one of ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥’s most active student organizations. Additional activities include camping trips, a Christmas party with German food and weekly meetings, with a German “Stammtisch” every other week.