BA/BS in Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

The German Studies major at Lewis & Clark College sits in a small department, so students work closely with their instructors and receive steady advising throughout the degree. Language courses rely on freely available open materials, which means learners can complete four years of German without paying for a textbook. A year-long exchange based in Munich lets majors spend time living and studying in a German-speaking setting. Instructors also help students look into scholarships and other funding for study or work in Germany once they graduate, and they assist with the application process. The department points to several reasons the language matters professionally. German is widely used in scientific writing, and Germany funds a large share of the world's research and offers fellowships to visiting scientists. Publishing, media, and online communication draw on German as well, and the tourism and hospitality sector values staff who can host German-speaking visitors. Graduates can apply these skills in academic, technical, and service careers around the world.