German - Miami University - Oxford

German from Miami University - Oxford is a Campus Bachelor Language degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. What is German? Unification has underscored the political, economic, and cultural importance of Germany. German has become the second most popular language after English in much of Europe. Germans have also been one of the largest ethnic groups among American immigrants. Students of German , therefore, not only learn about another people; they gain new insights and perspectives on our own history, society, and culture. German majors select courses in language skills, literature , and culture. A flexible program of related courses enables you to complete a major both in German and in a second field. Many students choose international studies, political science, or diplomacy and foreign affairs. Business minors are very popular with our students. Advanced German classes are kept small to provide personal attention. What are the features of Miami's program? Live in the culture You can experience the culture of Germany on the German language corridor of Wells residence hall, where you can improve your conversational German , watch international television from Germany via satellite, read German periodicals, and help host the annual Oktoberfest Karneval. Study abroad German majors are encouraged to take advantage of the many opportunities to study abroad. An annual summer program of intensive language study in Heidelberg and Berlin is organized by the Department of German , Russian, and East Asian Languages . Each year, about four or five students elect to spend an entire year at a German or Austrian university while earning credit toward a Miami degree . For example, Miami has an ongoing exchange agreement with the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration. Conduct research You have the opportunity to work one-on-one with a professor, either on your own research project with input from a professor or on a professor's research. And you earn a special notation, Departmental Honors, when you successfully complete the project. Receive certification Miami's program has had very good success in preparing students for the International Business German Examination. In recent years, up to four percent of all students in the United States who passed and received certification were from Miami. Modern facilities German classes and the language lab are located in newly renovated and air-conditioned Irvin Hall. It has an impressive variety of technical aids for your independent study. In the individual station area, each of the 40 booths has a monitor, VCR, and cassette player so you can work on your oral comprehension and pronunciation, watch a foreign language film, or view a news broadcast from a foreign television station via SCOLA. Lab managers can assist you by taping broadcasts, translating tapes from other formats into ones usable in the lab, and guiding your use of the language word processing programs. Communicate internationally You can view important events from around the world on SCOLA (Satellite Communications for Learning), the international news programming network which is part of Miami's academic cable television system. You also have access to international e-mail networks and bulletin boards through Netscape. Expand your career options The foreign language majors at Miami are designed to allow you to complete a second major within four years. This broadens your education as well as your career possibilities. View more details on Miami University - Oxford, OH . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Language courses.