{"id":477,"date":"2022-04-29T16:07:22","date_gmt":"2022-04-29T16:07:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/academic\/programs-2\/german-studies\/"},"modified":"2025-10-01T14:57:37","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T18:57:37","slug":"german-studies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/academic\/programs\/german-studies\/","title":{"rendered":"German Studies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Why Study German at K?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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At K you can read Kafka and Marx in their original language, gain a deeper appreciation for Beethoven and Schubert, understand Germany\u2019s central role in guiding modern Europe, and learn how German businesses thrive in the global market.<\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a German student, you will not only become proficient in the language, you will also learn how to critically think about history and culture while gaining lifelong skills in intercultural communication. Even in introductory courses, you will have the opportunity to explore complicated themes like migration, food politics, and sustainability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At K, you will have the privilege of further honing your German conversation skills by learning from our native-speaking teaching assistants from Germany, who lead language labs and host fun activities, such as game nights, cooking classes, and Stammtisch <\/em>(conversation circles). For complete immersion, you can take advantage of Kalamazoo College\u2019s renowned study abroad program with three-, six-, or nine-month experiences in L\u00fcneburg and Erlangen, Germany. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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While German Studies is a well-rounded, standalone program, the lessons you learn\u2014in courses like Myth of a Nation: German Film, Marx and the Arts, and Minority Cultures in Germany\u2014can enhance your studies in other departments as well. In fact, many German courses are cross-listed with other departments like environmental studies; media studies; and women, gender, and sexuality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Given the depth and breadth of the German Studies curriculum, you will leave K capable of applying your knowledge in a multitude of fields. Previous students have gone on to have meaningful careers in global relations, science, history and business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What can you do with a German degree?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Below are some of the careers, employers, and graduate schools of our German alumni.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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