German Studies - Hamilton College Clinton

German Studies from Hamilton College Clinton is a Campus Bachelor Language degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. WHEN EAST AND WEST GERMANY WERE REUNITED in 1990, much more than political symbolism was involved. Reunification created Europe's most populous nation by far, an economic and geopolitical force capable of countering the dominant powers in Asia and the Americas. Germany's important contemporary position, its rich cultural legacy and its turbulent history at the center of European affairs makes it an important topic of study for a wide range of interests: language and literature, government and diplomacy, international trade, and science and technology. German is spoken by approximately 120 million people (most of them in Germany, Austria and Switzerland). It is one of the major official languages of the European Union and is widely recognized as an important language of business, particularly in Eastern Europe. At Hamilton, German studies is an interdisciplinary concentration focused on the language, literature, culture, historical development and politics of German-speaking countries. Beyond the mandatory core courses in the language (third-year-level language proficiency and one literature course), students may choose courses from a wide selection of subject-related offerings in other departments (e.g. history, government, music, philosophy). STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES Semester or year-long study abroad in a German-speaking country is strongly encouraged. Students may choose to enhance their language skills and knowledge of German culture by participating in the College's ongoing exchange program with the University of Dortmund. In the past, students have also attended programs in Vienna, Munich, Freiburg, T?bingen, Berlin and Hamburg. While abroad, students are enrolled directly in the German or Austrian university and live with German/Austrian students. Often, the senior project grows out of an academic or personal interest developed while abroad. THE SENIOR PROGRAM The Senior Program is a culminating intellectual experience in which students draw on and integrate the knowledge, research and language skills gained in the first three years. The core of the program is the senior project, a research paper of approximately 30 page that can be written in either German or English, but must incorporate German language sources. The project is independent work that is closely supervised by a faculty member in the German program in consultation with colleagues from other departments. Majors may also seek departmental honors through distinguished achievement in the classroom and on the senior project. RESOURCES Students of German and Russian have full access to a modern language laboratory, an audiovisual center and a recording studio on campus. Our student exchange programs with the University of Dortmund assures close interaction with young German natives in the department and on campus.The weekly German tables and German Club activities help keep the German language and culture alive. Advanced students in German may apply to be teaching assistants in introductory language courses or to work in Hamilton's peer tutoring program. View more details on Hamilton College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Language courses.