German Studies - Linfield College - McMinnville Campus

German Studies from Linfield College - McMinnville Campus is a Campus Bachelor Language degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. Developing a familiarity with other languages and cultures is an essential part of an undergraduate education. We live in a smaller world today than we did in the past, and we are in constant contact with people from other countries. The ability to think globally is a distinct advantage. Why choose a German major or a German Studies major? German is essential for advanced study in European history and politics, art history, philosophy, literature, and economics. As the dominant partner in the European Union, Germany is an economic superpower, with an economy only slightly less powerful than those of the U.S. and Japan. German investment in the U.S. has been growing dramatically in recent years. Now over 1,100 companies in German-speaking countries have subsidiaries here. German is the world's second most frequently used business language. It is also commonly used as a second language in developing countries of Eastern Europe. Knowledge of German provides access to some of the world's most fascinating cultures as well as their monuments of music, science, literature, philosophy, and art. Is studying abroad necessary for the German major and the German Studies major? A year for the German major, a semester for the German Studies major. Why study abroad? Because we at Linfield believe in the importance of first-hand knowledge of other cultures, we require that all German majors and German Studies majors spend time abroad. During this time you will not only come to appreciate the benefits of learning a second language, but also gain valuable insights into the culture of a German-speaking country. Note: the year abroad as a German major is usually spent in two consecutive semesters. With special permission it can combine two semesters in different years. The semester abroad for German Studies majors is usually spent in fall at Linfield's program in Vienna, Austria. After consultation with the German department and IPO, German Studies majors may also elect to spend a fall or spring semester in Heidelberg. View more details on Linfield College - McMinnville Campus . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Language courses.