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Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the special major in German Cultural Studies, students will gain the following:
German Language Skills
- ability to understand spoken German and to read a wide variety of texts written in German
- ability to communicate effectively in German and in English orally and in writing
- ability to respond in culturally appropriate ways in a variety of common situations in German
- knowledge of phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics of the German language
Cultural Awareness and International Engagement
- knowledge of the history and cultures of the German-speaking world, including contemporary events
- knowledge of literature, art, film, and other cultural expressions in the German-speaking world
- knowledge of cultural diversity in the global context
- ability to engage with international communities
Critical and Creative Thinking Skills
- ability to analyze the treatment and solutions of problems in the German-speaking world, the European Union, and the USA
- ability to analyze issues in a cross-cultural and interdisciplinary context
Metacognitive Skills
- awareness of the language learning process and the learning process in general
- ability to formulate individual goals, execute them, and reflect on them
Communicative and Interpersonal Skills
- ability to express themselves effectively in written and oral communication in both German and English
- ability to work independently as well as collaboratively