German opportunities at Michigan Tech reflect the global importance of German culture,
economics, engineering, sustainability, philosophy, and science.
Students with no background in German can complete the requirements for the minor
within three years. Students who have had German may receive transfer credit if they
take the German placement exam.
The coursework covers language acquisition, current events, culture, history, literature, and film. Students are encouraged to investigate their own personal and professional interests
through projects.
The German-speaking community at Michigan Tech is dynamic and vibrant, consisting of students, faculty, and staff, offering unique
insights and opportunities.
Professional opportunities in every field! Students have interned with German companies, such as Daimler AG (Mercedes), Siemens,
Merck, Schwaebische Werzeugmaschinen, and BMW. Many German companies have U.S. and
other international locations.
The German program sponsors many events:
- Stammtisch Conversation Table
- German Club student RSO, offering activities and opportunities.
- German Film showings: free of charge, and all are welcome!
- Modern Languages and Cultures Film Series in the Spring.
- Modern Languages and Cultures Celebration of Minors, both in the Fall and in the Spring. ML faculty will cook for the students!
Study Abroad opportunities, administered through the Study Abroad and Away office, are rich and varied. Students are encouraged to find a program that suits
their interests, including:
- Topics in German-Speaking Cultures with Stephanie Rowe;
- Operations and Supply Chain Management with Ulrich Schmelzle;
- Semester and year-long study abroad programs including Dortmund, Hanover, and Heilbronn,
Germany;
- University research opportunities;
- Internships
Add a Minor
Modern Language Advisor
- Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education, College of Sciences and Arts
- Associate Teaching Professor, Humanities Department
- Assistant Academic Advisor: Humanities and Modern Languages
German Minor and International Minor start with HU 2282.
HU 2281 - Level I-A German Language and Culture
Introduction to the basics of the German language, acquainting students with the essentials of oral and written German and introducing cultures and societies of contemporary German-speaking Europe.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring
- Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Senior
HU 2282 - Level I-B German Language and Culture
Further study of the basics of the German language acquainting students with the essentials of oral and written German, with emphasis on conversational skills. Includes continued discussion of cultures and societies of contemporary German-speaking Europe.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): HU 2281 or Language Placement German >= 201
HU 3263 - Topics in German-Speaking Cultures
An introduction to German-speaking culture (in English) in a comparative perspective. Includes a survey of Central-European history and its influence on modern-day German-speaking societies through movies, media, and recent technologies, and a critical examination of cross-cultural differences between German and North-American cultures.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): UN 1015
HU 3281 - Level II-A German Language and Culture
Concluding study and review of the basics of the German language. Includes study of vocabulary, idioms, and sentence structure to improve conversational and reading abilities, and discussion of various aspects of contemporary German culture.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): HU 2282 or Language Placement German >= 321
HU 3282 - Level II-B German Language and Culture
Review of the basics of the German language. Includes study of vocabulary, idioms, and sentence structure to improve conversational and reading abilities, and writing of compositions in German.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): HU 3281 or Language Placement German >= 441
HU 3283 - German Composition and Conversation
Review of the basics of the German language. Includes study of vocabulary, idioms, and sentence structure to improve conversational and reading abilities and writing of compositions in German.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered:
On Demand
- Pre-Requisite(s): (HU 3282 or Language Placement German >= 561) and UN 1015
HU 3284 - Level III in German Literature and Culture
Study of German literature and cultures. Topics may include postwar German literature, Germany since WWII, or emphasis on a major contemporary writer. Readings, discussion and writing in German.
- Credits:
3.0;
Repeatable to a Max of 6
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall
- Pre-Requisite(s): HU 3282 or HU 3283 or Language Placement German >= 561 or CEEB German Language >= 3
HU 3285 - Level III German: Film and Media
Study of German film, news and media. Topics may include feature films, documentaries, and other audio-visual and digital texts. Readings, discussion, and writing in German.
- Credits:
3.0;
Repeatable to a Max of 6
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): HU 3282 or HU 3283 or Language Placement German >= 561 or CEEB German Language >= 3
HU 3286 - Level III German Special Topics
Advanced German language study. Topics may include advanced grammar, translation, or German for specific contexts such as engineering and other sciences, healthcare, business, or legal professions. Readings, discussion, and writing in German.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered:
On Demand
- Pre-Requisite(s): HU 3282 or HU 3283 or Language Placement German >= 561 or CEEB German Language >= 3
HU 3289 - Experiential Humanities: Exploring Topics in German Speaking Communities
Investigate topics in German-speaking cultures while sustainably exploring landscapes and cities abroad. Examine the relationship between history and current events. Consider the evolving role of the individual in society within shifting borders and competing ideologies,
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Summer
- Restrictions:
Permission of department required
- Pre-Requisite(s): UN 1015
HU 4281 - Modern Language Seminar I-German
Language and power. Critical study of the representation of politics, economies, and social institutions in literature, film, and authentic documents from French, German, and Hispanic language communities. Students read texts in German and in English translation. Course offered every third year beginning 2008-2009.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered:
On Demand
- Pre-Requisite(s): HU 3284 or HU 3285
HU 4282 - Modern Language Seminar II-German
Individual and society. Critical study of the relationship between the individual and social institutions in literature, film, and authentic documents from French, German, and Hispanic language communities. Students read texts in German and in English translation. Course offered every third year beginning 2009-2010.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered:
On Demand
- Pre-Requisite(s): (HU 3284 or HU 3285) and UN 1015
German Minor Liaison
- Associate Teaching Professor
