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IntranetHome to over 160 students with majors or minors in German, Scandinavian languages or Dutch, our department enrolls nearly 1000 others in our courses each semester.
We offer two undergraduate majors (German studies or Scandinavian languages and Finnish) and seven minors (Danish, Dutch, German, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish, and Austrian & Central European studies). Through study abroad and overseas internships, you can strengthen your language skills and deepen your understanding of European history and culture. During their final year, all majors complete a major project on a topic of their choice. Many students are double majors who combine their language and culture studies with interests in fields as diverse as economics, history, computer science, journalism, psychology, chemistry, architecture, or media studies.
Our small class sizes foster a sense of community and allow for individual attention. You have the opportunity to join the undergraduate steering committee where you will work closely with the director of undergraduate studies to coordinate special events like the undergraduate recognition award ceremony held each spring.
Student clubs organize weekly coffee hours for casual conversation, as well as film showings and other activities throughout the semester. The German Play offers both new and experienced actors the chance to speak German on stage.
Students in colleges other than CLA can complete a major in German or Scandinavian & Finnish without having to fulfill the additional requirements for a B.A. degree. See our Advising FAQ for more information.
Monika Zagar
Director of Undergraduate Studies
215 Folwell
612-625-4898
ugradgsd@umn.edu
Schedule an advising appointment
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