Conversational German Undergraduate Certificate
Are you ready to learn spoken conversation skills in German? The Conversational German Undergraduate Certificate prepares students to speak the German language with confidence and poise, equipping them for a variety of careers where second-language knowledge is highly valued. Learn skills that will help you excel in the professional world and beyond, preparing you for how work is done today.
Program Overview
The Conversational German Undergraduate Certificate teaches students German literature, culture, speaking, and writing, honing everyday conversation skills.
You’ll take courses with an emphasis on written and spoken German, all while developing your cultural competency through learning about the literature, filmography, history, and culture of German-speaking countries.
Our program is a great fit for students who want to gain practical language, conversation, and cultural knowledge that will prepare them for positions where second-language competency is highly valued.
Whether you’re looking to enhance your degree, or learn a second language, our program prepares you with practical and professional skills to succeed.
Why Study Conversational German?
A Conversational German Undergraduate Certificate at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville prepares students to expand their knowledge of a second language and enhance any degree.
Language is in everything we do. With courses that familiarize you with the language, and professional skills that prepare you to apply it, you’ll graduate with skills that will help you make the impact you want in whatever field you choose.
Plus, with exceptional faculty who are ready to lead and inspire you, you’ll have one-on-one mentorship opportunities that prepare you to excel in a highly valued language.
At UT, the language skills you gain will prepare you for any career field, whether you want to go into translation, or you want to enhance your primary degree with a second language.
What Can You Do with an Undergraduate Certificate in Conversational German After Graduation?
The Conversational German Undergraduate Certificate prepares students for a variety of careers.
Whether students are looking to enhance their primary field of study, or gain more in-depth knowledge of a second language, our program prepares them for positions in translation and interpreting, working in community education centers, teaching and education, and more.
For those more interested in enhancing another degree, knowledge of a second language is highly valued in positions such as healthcare, government, law, business and international trade, as well as areas such as tourism, customer support, and even non-profit organizations.
Whatever your unique career path, a Conversational German Undergraduate Certificate gives you a leg up, equipping you with highly marketable skills, and the knowledge to communicate with precision.
Featured Courses
GERM 212 Intermediate German II
This course teaches students grammar, mechanics, and speaking skills in German.
GERM 323 German Film Survey
A study of the German cinema from the earliest days to the present. Taught in English.
GERM 350 The Afterlife of the Holocaust
Selected themes, issues, figures, movements, and problems in the German-Jewish relationship as reflected in literature and culture from the 1750s to the present. Variable content. Taught in English.
GERM 363 Contemporary German Cultures
Varying topics covering art, music, literature, society, and politics in the German speaking world. Taught in English.
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