MA in German in Norman United States | University of Oklahoma

The Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (MLLL) serves as a vital bridge connecting OU to global perspectives while bringing international awareness to our campus. As such, MLLL actively supports OU's pursuit of academic distinction through humanities-focused scholarship and education.

Our faculty equips students with essential language competencies while fostering intellectual frameworks to interpret intercultural encounters. We highlight the enduring value of literary and cultural heritage, shaped across time, for deepening human insight. Graduate students pursuing master's or doctoral degrees integrate specialized studies in literature, cultural theory, and research methods with hands-on professional development. These programs specifically cultivate future scholars, educators, and practitioners whose work engages deeply with global languages and cultural expressions.

MLLL brings together experts specializing in literary studies, cultural analysis, cinema studies, language learning, and linguistic science. Our scholars generate and share humanities knowledge through extensive publications, leadership in professional associations worldwide, and presentations at international conferences. This research dedication directly informs our teaching, ensuring course content reflects current academic developments. Through these efforts, MLLL steadfastly advances OU's research leadership objectives.