Welcome to German Day at usf

German Concentration in the World Languages & Clutures Major

The concentration in German prepares students to understand and critically evaluate the language and cultures of German-speaking countries. The program prepares students in communicative proficiency and cultural literacy so that they are able to competently engage in global and transcultural interactions in the 21st century. Students will be prepared for positions in education, international business, foreign affairs, the arts, politics, and international law.

To obtain the German Concentration you will need 11 hours of German Supporting Courses, 9 hours of German Core Requirments, and 15 hours of German Electives

Courses We Offer

GER 1120 Beginning German I	GER 1121 Beginning German II	GER 2200 German III
GER 3333 German Language & Culture Through Film	GER 3500 The Germans-Past and Present	GER 3501 Urban Life & Culture in Germany
GER 4410 Conversation II	GER 4421 Composition II	GER 2240 Conversation I
GET 3522 Fantastic Films of Early German Cinema	GET 4250 Dungeons Dragons & Dwarfs Germanic Myth and Pop Cult	GET 4523 New German Cinema to Present
GET 4528 German Directors in Hollywood	GEW 4100 Survey of German Literature I	GEW 4101 Survery of German Literature II
GEW 4900 Directed Study	GEW 4930 Selected Topics

Semester Study Abroad in Osnabrück:

Students earn USF college credit from a diverse set of subjects abroad, while still paying an equivalent to USF cost. Students are enrolled abroad and take classes, live, and socialize with local German and other international students, gaining a truly enriching experience and in-depth cultural immersion for one to two semesters. (Spring semester or full academic year)

• Students are eligible for scholarships from the Education Abroad office
• Students must have completed GER1120/1121 (Beginning German)
• Cost of living cheaper than studying in US, housing, food, and transportation subsidized by German government

Have questions? Contact Dr. Margit Grieb or Dr. Arwen Puteri