Our interdisciplinary German Studies curriculum offers a diverse range of courses in language, literature, and culture. The program emphasizes the study of culture in the broadest sense and offers an international approach to education through recognized study-abroad programs in Leipzig, Germany, and Graz, Austria. Courses on topics from intellectual and cultural history to literary studies to linguistics and visual culture are designed to allow students to follow their passions, develop their intellectual curiosity, and pursue their interests with rigor and depth. The program is known for its best practices in language learning and teaching as well as its innovative approaches to student-centered instruction in German Studies.
Our students take advantage of many opportunities available to them while they are at Binghamton and after they graduate. German students at Binghamton have an established record of success at receiving stipends and fellowships that help them advance in their study of the language, or build on what they learn at Binghamton. Some of these opportunities include:
If you have any questions about these opportunities, reach out to the Director of Undergraduate Studies—we’re very happy to help you!
High-performing students are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships.
GERM 101 - Elementary German I
Acquisition of basic grammar and vocabulary, development of reading and speaking skills, introduction to cross-cultural communication. Introduces students to German culture and cultural interdependencies between German-speaking countries and the U.S. Not for native speakers. Not open to students who have passed the high school German Regents examination within the past three years. 4 credits. Levels: Undergraduate
GERM 102 - Elementary German II
Acquisition of basic grammar and vocabulary, development of reading and speaking skills, introduction to cross-cultural communication. Introduces students to German culture and cultural interdependencies between German-speaking countries and the U.S. Students will not be able to begin the regular elementary German sequence again until the following fall. Not for native speakers. Not open to students who have passed the high school German Regents examination within the past three years. 4 credits. Levels: Undergraduate
GERM 180B - Topics in German
Topics in German Studies. Particular themes and problems are determined in advance (and reflected in the course title when the course is offered). May be repeated for credit as the topic varies. Prerequisites are determined by the instructor. Levels: Undergraduate
GERM 203 - Intermediate German I
Continuation of GERM 102. Continued development of language skills introduced in GERM 101 and 102. Emphasis on comprehension (listening and reading) and speech production (speaking and writing). Prerequisites: GERM 102 or one year of high school German or equivalent. Offered regularly. 4 credits. Levels: Undergraduate
GERM 241E - German Lit/Culture in Trans.
Courses address various aspects of German culture and topics in German Studies Levels: Undergraduate
GERM 241G - German Lit/Culture in Trans.
Courses address various aspects of German culture and topics in German Studies Levels: Undergraduate
The German studies program offers students the opportunity to develop an individualized curriculum that explores the humanities and social sciences. Coursework can also be tailored to interests in engineering, computer science, management or the natural sciences.
Graduates find employment in fields such as research and teaching, marketing, finance and business, the legal profession, international relations, library science, and information management. Students who graduate with this degree also pursue a myriad of graduate degrees including PhD, MBA, JD, MPA, and MAT.
