More than a language
The major or minor in German Studies strongly complements what you will learn in other courses at Wartburg. The German tradition is incredibly rich and has shaped fields such as music, religion, philosophy, psychology, history, physics, economics, etc. German Studies courses (taught in English) on topics such as German Film, The Brothers Grimm, and Holocaust Remembrance explore fundamental questions about the human condition. The major track is designed so that you can double major in German and another field, if you so choose.

Why learn German?
As human beings we are constantly surrounded by signs: song lyrics, news broadcasts, traffic signs, text messages, and the list goes on. Our lives unfold within a particular cultural horizon of meaning. To study languages is to investigate and experiment with this aspect of life. How do we assign meaning to things? How do other cultures describe and make sense of the world? The German Studies program at Wartburg will prepare you for careers requiring communication skills and multicultural awareness. Knowing German is not only a useful skill, it will also increase your appreciation for the breadth of human experience.

Study in Germany
German Studies at Wartburg College is shaped by international experiences designed to strengthen your language proficiency and immerse you in another culture. This in-depth study of German while abroad will give you insight into how other cultures view the world, as well as a better understanding of American culture. Wartburg students can study abroad for a semester and/or participate in May Term courses in German-speaking Europe. Study abroad experiences often highlight Eisenach, home of the Wartburg Castle. And students have recently spent semesters in Lüneburg and Berlin.