German Minor
Why Minor in German at UNC Asheville?
Through cultural immersion, study abroad, undergraduate research, and our lively campus community, UNC Asheville’s German minor equips you for success in today’s globalized world. Here, you enrich your understanding, transform your outlook, and prepare to engage with international cultures, histories, and languages. Join a one-of-a-kind educational experience led by expert faculty guiding you to proficiency.
Develop a Global Perspective
At UNC Asheville, the German minor emphasizes intercultural comparisons and immersion into the cultures of German-speaking countries. You develop analytical, functional, and creative writing skills while engaging with current events, films, literature, and other authentic materials from the region. Courses bring language learning to life by examining real-world topics through a globally focused curriculum that expands your worldview and connects your studies to contemporary contexts. We also offer a pathway for German studies with teacher licensure.
Outside the Classroom
Outside the Classroom
Study Abroad Opportunities
In the Department of Languages and Literatures, students are encouraged to engage in many experiential learning and extra –curricular opportunities that we offer. Each language of the department provides different faculty-led study abroad programs and trips, clubs, internships, and service learning. We work closely with study abroad staff to ensure students get a truly international experience. We also collaborate with several national honor societies, and assist our students in finding awards and scholarships.
Languages & Literatures Faculty
Languages & Literatures Faculty
Languages and Literatures faculty are either native speakers of the language they teach or have extensive experience abroad, and UNC Asheville’s small classes make it easy for students to connect with professors to build mentoring relationships and receive personalized instruction.
Ready for What's Next?
Through cultural immersion, study abroad, undergraduate research, and our lively campus community, UNC Asheville’s German minor equips you for success in today’s globalized world. Here, you enrich your understanding, transform your outlook, and prepare to engage with international cultures, histories, and languages. Join a one-of-a-kind educational experience led by expert faculty guiding you to proficiency.