German Program
Department of European Languages and Literatures

Why study German?

A knowledge of German is essential for students interested in a traditional liberal arts education, and in contemporary cultural, political, and economic developments in Europe and Eastern Europe. German is spoken in four countries with unique cultural, political, and economic traditions: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Lichtenstein.

German-speaking scholars have played a leading role in shaping our modern fields of inquiry, including music, art history, literature, philosophy, religion, the natural and social sciences. Since the fall of the Berlin Wall and the unification of Germany. As the largest trading partner in Europe, Germany will continue to play a leading role in European and world affairs. Queens College students with majors and minors in German have gone on to pursue professional and academic careers in art, literature, philosophy and music as well as business, law, government service, and medicine.

The major in German requires 33 credits beyond German 203 or its equivalent. The minor in German combines the study of German literature with one particular discipline outside the German Program. The department's program in German is designed to appeal to a wide range of interests and to prepare students for a variety of professions. The minor in German requires 15 credits beyond German 203 or its equivalent.

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Resources and Special Opportunities:

The German Program at Queens College recognizes the superb opportunities offered in New York City in the areas of cultural studies and business and makes every effort to introduce students to the offerings of the city.

Delta Phi Alpha

The department also houses the Delta Omicron chapter of Delta Phi Alpha, the national German honor society.

Library Facilities

Students have full access privileges to library collections at all CUNY institutions. The Queens College Rosenthal Library maintains reference collections and current periodicals on the German-speaking world. Students can read up on the latest events in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Student Exchanges/Internships

Queens College offers the possibility of undergraduate and postgraduate study in Germany through the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). New York area internships are possible through participation in the Business and the Liberal Arts (BALA) program. Internships in Germany are available through Queens College's consortial arrangement with CDS International. Students have also participated in the prestigious Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program, and have been recipients of DAAD and Fulbright grants and awards.

Please contact the Program Advisor as soon as possible if you are interested in summer study in Germany.