Department of German and Russian Studies

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From Munich to Moscow, Heidelberg to St. Petersburg, fluency in German or Russian languages unlocks opportunities to engage diverse communities across the globe.

Our German and Russian Studies programs provide you with the language proficiency and cultural appreciation needed for meaningful exchange in an interconnected world.

Led by faculty with a broad scope of expertise, the programs have been recognized nationally for their excellence and academic contributions to German and Russian topics. In addition, the German Studies Program has been designated a German Center of Excellence by the American Association of Teachers of German.

Undergraduate Programs

Prepare for your global future by exploring the languages, literature and cultures of Germany. Or, expand your cross-cultural awareness with a Russian Studies minor for an interdisciplinary look at the Russian language, history and culture.

German Studies
The U.S. has many long-established social and cultural ties with the nations of the German-speaking world: Austria, Germany and Switzerland. Today, a knowledge of German has become important for anyone engaged in international commerce, research and technology.

In addition to learning the German language, you'll study topics including German literature, cinema, media and culture.
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Russian Studies Minor

The Russian Studies Program is a multidisciplinary course of study combining the Russian language with courses related to Russian literature, culture, history, politics and business.
The program is designed to provide students with the language skills, cultural exposure and historical background needed to understand and interact with more than 280 million speakers of Russian in the world today.
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Fast Lane: Accelerating a Career at BMW

A German and international business double major, Harrison Todd '22 leveraged his German language skills and an internship at Mercedes to land a spot as a PACE Associate (Professional Accelerated Cross-functional Experience) with BMW Manufacturing.