PLEASE NOTE: Students applying for Fall 2027, the plan of study for the World Languages and Cultures BA concentration is still being finalized, but it is expected to closely resemble the current German plan of study, which provides a helpful preview of the curriculum.
Focus on German literature, linguistics, culture and film, while enhancing your language studies. With concentrations in education as well as language and culture, choose from a business or science and engineering track beginning in your second year to prepare for a career in the global market. Take advantage of a variety of study abroad opportunities in Germany including programs at the Technical University of Braunschweig and the Free University of Berlin, as part of the European Studies Program.
Beyond the Classroom
- Spark for German - a nationwide initiative of the American Association of Teachers of German (AATG) and the Goethe-Institut. SPARK provides universities with support for setting up opportunities to introduce school-aged children to German language and culture, while also giving undergraduate students enjoyable teaching experiences. In our community, Purdue’s Spark Lab has established after-school German Klubs at Klondike Middle School and West Lafayette Intermediate School, with about 30 students participating across the two schools each year.
Chair of German and Russian | Robert Channon