BA in German in Fargo United States | North Dakota State University

The Department of Modern Languages emphasizes the crucial importance of effective communication skills for college graduates. Increasingly, employers prioritize and reward strong language capabilities in their recruitment and career advancement decisions. These organizations understand how foreign language education enhances such skills. Additionally, bilingual proficiency often serves as a career accelerator or becomes an essential requirement for specialized roles. In our globally connected economy, foreign language and cultural knowledge creates career possibilities unimaginable three decades ago - including positions like international trade specialist, global advisor, diplomat, or cross-border agricultural expert. The demand for multilingual professionals will only grow more critical moving forward. The department provides degree programs in French and Spanish, along with intermediate German courses. Through Tri-College University, NDSU students can additionally pursue Japanese and Chinese studies. Our curriculum focuses on mastering the four core language competencies: comprehension, conversation, reading, and composition. Advanced courses feature small class sizes to enable personalized learning experiences.