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Master German, Expand Horizons

Through immersive language study, students gain access to Germany’s rich heritage in literature, music, philosophy, and science—engaging with the works of Goethe, Bach, Kant, and others in their original form. German is a vital language in global industry, particularly in engineering, automotive, finance, and technology sectors, and fluency can significantly enhance international career prospects. In addition, Germany’s renowned higher education system and its role as a leader in European innovation, sustainability, and diplomacy make German an essential tool for students pursuing global academic and professional goals.

    World Languages and Cultures, B.A.

    Discover the power of language at Miami University. Our World Languages and Cultures BA blends modern languages, global cultures, and real-world skills to help you thrive in a connected world. Whether you're starting fresh or continuing your studies, this languages degree opens doors—from Oxford to across the globe.

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Why Learn German?

Learning German offers access to Europe’s most widely spoken native language, while opening doors to global career opportunities, cultural literacy, and academic excellence.

Career-Boosting Education and Skills

German shares roots with English, making it accessible for learners while offering strong returns. Students with two years of German develop functional fluency and gain access to scholarships, study-abroad programs, and roles in translation, international law, public policy, and graduate education—all of which seek cross-cultural communicators.

Language for Global Business Careers

German is the most spoken native language in Europe and a key business language in the European Union and Central and Eastern Europe. With over 100 million native speakers and global relevance, German fluency supports careers in international business, finance, trade, and consulting.

Corporate and Economic Connections

Germany hosts 750+ U.S. companies and ranks as the world’s fourth-largest economy. Over 700,000 Americans are employed by German firms, with $35 billion invested in the U.S., including major operations in Ohio, automotive, and tech sectors—making German a valuable asset for careers in engineering, supply chain, and global operations.

Gateway to STEM and Innovation

German is the second most-used scientific language and dominates fields like engineering, chemistry, physics, and medicine. With dozens of Nobel Prizes awarded to German-speaking scientists and training hubs in German universities, language proficiency strengthens STEM, research, and tech-driven career paths.

Minor in German

Gain language proficiency and cultural insight while preparing for global careers through Miami University’s German Minor.

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Beyond the Classroom

Learning Outcomes

  1. Employ correct and appropriate grammar, vocabulary, syntax, and style to describe personalities, events, and ideas in the past, present, future, and hypothetical situations;
  2. Contextualize cultural information in a manner that reveals familiarity with past and present trends and differences between one’s native culture and those of the German-speaking world;
  3. Construct a persuasive argument intelligible to native speakers of the language;
  4. Locate, analyze, evaluate, summarize, integrate, synthesize, and cite information and ideas from sources typically used in German news media, scholarly publications, and professional types of writing in German;
  5. Apply the grammatical, rhetorical, and cultural competencies outlined above to the types of writing typically used in the graduates’ intended professions

Contact the Department

Irvin Hall South Entrance

Department of German, Russian, Asian, and Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures

Irvin Hall 172
400 East Spring Street
Oxford, OH 45056-3645
United States
(513) 529-2526
 

Dr. Mila Ganeva, Chair
General Inquiries: gramelac@MiamiOH.edu