BA in German Studies in Ithaca United States | Cornell University

As a German studies major, you'll develop fluency in reading, speaking, and writing German while exploring the cultural traditions of German-speaking nations. You'll also hone your ability to interpret, evaluate, and engage with German texts across various academic fields. Students can tailor their studies through specialized courses covering literature and philosophy, cultural studies, media analysis, and critical theory. With approval from the undergraduate studies director, relevant courses from other departments with significant German content may count toward the major. Cornell's German Studies program equips students with the language skills and cultural understanding essential for global engagement in our modern era. Our interdisciplinary, multicultural curriculum caters to students with diverse interests, offering collaborative courses with departments like Government, Philosophy, History, Comparative Literature, Jewish Studies, and Performing and Media Arts.