The best way to learn a language is to talk frequently with others. At Augustana, you’ll reach your goal of communicating fluently by learning and practicing alongside and face-to-face with others in small classes. In other German studies courses, you’ll focus on literature, film, politics or business.
Your professor will lead discussions on cultural and current issues in German-speaking countries, and will talk with you one-on-one about you and your ideas and future plans.
The flexible German major/minor is designed to partner well with other majors, and many students double-major. Augustana also offers a major for teaching German, for teaching in the secondary schools. (See also the minor in linguistics.)
The study of German stands out on any application, no matter which career or graduate degree you seek. German is second only to English as “the most commonly used scientific language,” according to the Goethe Institute.
Jessica Hammond '20 Newberry is an operational training specialist for WPS Health Solutions in Madison, Wis.
Christine Rogers '20 teaches K-5 general music at Millikin Elementary in Geneseo, Ill.
Bethany Koch '19 is a human resources specialist at Foresight Financial Group, Inc., in Rockford, Ill.
Rashaun DeBord '17 is a business analyst at Washington University in St. Louis, Mo.
Savi Jayawardana '17 is a senior consultant, sales and marketing with Blue Sky Escapes in Singapore.
Tony TouVelle '15 is a flight instructor for Revv Aviation. → Hear more from Tony
“Dr. Ellis recommended that I go on a study abroad trip to Germany. It was a remarkable experience that not only resulted in the addition of a German minor but altered my life.”Read More
“One of my biggest achievements was interning at the German American Heritage Center where I created my first museum exhibit.”Read More
“Dr. Seidlitz in the German department always encouraged me to say yes to every opportunity. That encouragement helped me to study abroad twice, work a variety of jobs on campus, try new hobbies and fit in an internship, all in four years.”Read More
Rebecca Hopman never expected to meet one of the most influential people in her life when she was a student worker in Augustana's Special Collections. But Lydia Olsson’s diaries sparked a connection across time for Hopman — and a career devoted to preserving stories like Olsson’s.
A triple major in religion, English and German studies, Annelisa Burns '22 of Naperville, Ill., is the winner of the 2021 Hasselmo Award for Academic Pursuit.
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