German
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Undergraduate Major
Allendale • Face to face • 129 Credits
The German major helps students gain linguistic proficiency and cultural competency in German-speaking countries.
Overview
The program focuses on developing language proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension while exploring key aspects of German philosophy, history, art, and politics. With around 100 million native speakers, German is the second most widely spoken language in Europe.
Along with language proficiency, coursework will help you gain practical skills for critical thinking and analysis, communication, and flexibility. Courses can be taken in business, grammar, conversation, history of language, culture and society, and more.
Studying German prepares you for multicultural career settings both in the U.S. and abroad, complementing international relations, business, history, political science, sciences, and fine arts. The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures collaborates with the Padnos International Center to offer numerous study abroad opportunities. German is vital in research and development, with Germany being the third-largest contributor to scientific research development and offers fellowships to international scientists. Learning German broadens your knowledge of cross-cultural communication, intercultural competence, interpersonal skills, and analytical skills.
Modern Languages and Literatures
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Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.
Top skills- Instructing
- Learning Strategies
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 44,572.09 | 10% |
| $ 47,890.62 | 25% |
| $ 61,254.73 | 50% |
| $ 77,716.90 | 75% |
| $ 95,011.04 | 90% |
Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.
Top skills- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing
- Critical Thinking
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 29,259.71 | 10% |
| $ 34,820.59 | 25% |
| $ 51,115.37 | 50% |
| $ 69,952.54 | 75% |
| $110,428.21 | 90% |
Escort individuals or groups on sightseeing tours or through places of interest, such as industrial establishments, public buildings, and art galleries.
Top skills- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Social Perceptiveness
- Service Orientation
- Reading Comprehension
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 23,661.37 | 10% |
| $ 29,113.84 | 25% |
| $ 33,217.47 | 50% |
| $ 38,917.18 | 75% |
| $ 63,226.60 | 90% |
Plan, organize, and conduct long-distance travel, tours, and expeditions for individuals and groups.
Top skills- Service Orientation
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Social Perceptiveness
- Coordination
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 23,661.37 | 10% |
| $ 29,113.84 | 25% |
| $ 33,217.47 | 50% |
| $ 38,917.18 | 75% |
| $ 63,226.60 | 90% |
Teach languages and literature courses in languages other than English. Includes teachers of American Sign Language (ASL). Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Top skills- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing
- Active Listening
- Instructing
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 46,406.69 | 10% |
| $ 60,100.88 | 25% |
| $ 85,823.68 | 50% |
| $123,123.26 | 75% |
| $166,433.09 | 90% |
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