The German Program at The University of Memphis

Studying any language in depth will give you an “edge:” It fosters cultural understanding, broadens one’s worldview, and facilitates communication in diverse contexts within Europe and globally. German especially enhances career opportunities in international business and engineering. Furthermore, it provides access to rich literature and academic resources in fields like philosophy, science, and technology. 

In the context of our large, urban university, a concentration in German Studies offers some unusual features. Students not only explore an extraordinarily rich cultural tradition, one that has thoroughly influenced almost every other field of study, but they do so in a very individual and personal setting. We know all our students by name. Many of our innovative courses on German business, translation, film, and contemporary music are directly inspired by conversations with our students. We can offer personalized career advice and assistance in applications for scholarships or postgraduate study. We are happy to design a program of study to suit your individual schedule and needs. We even enjoy meeting our students for a coffee around town just to chat. In sum, we can work together with you in ways that larger programs cannot. 

Additionally, we offer study abroad programs in Mainz, Eichstätt, Bremen, and Ulm which normally form an integral part of a student's course of study. Various scholarship and internship opportunities in Germany are also part of the mix. 

The German Section at The University of Memphis is a lively program which recently has seen substantial increases in upper division enrollment, i.e. courses for prospective German majors and minors. We, the professors and instructors in the German Section, would be very excited to welcome you to our close-knit community of scholars.