主教大學

The reunification of Germany and the creation of the European Union have been interpreted by many as sure signs that we were heading for a global world, which would demand of us that we act as post-national citizens. National narratives have resisted and challenged such a view, as is especially evident now in the context of the European currency crisis. Citizens of the various European nations hold fast to their national identities instead of making way for that new creation which Nietzsche called the good European. As such, we believe that the relevance of German Studies has not vanished together with the last remnants of the Berlin Wall.

Program strengths

• The Language Labs offered by the German Language Assistant really help students strengthen what they’ve learned in class
• The German Studies program puts a strong emphasis on developing students’ communicative skills whether through discussions, oral presentations or regular writing practices
• The German Studies Section, in collaboration with the Modern Languages Club, offers a variety of extra-curricular activities that help students improve their language skills: the conversation club, the theatre workshop, Chaffee, the film club, culture kitchen, etc.

Where can this lead me?

Our graduates moved on to exciting careers in the following areas:

• Graduate School
• Management and Business
• Public and International Service
• Communications, Media and Journalism
• Translation
• Tourism
• Human Resources
• Teaching and Education

Did you know?

German ranks among the top 10 most frequently spoken languages in the world and the most widely spoken language in Europe

• Around 3 million Canadians are of German origin while 43 million Americans have German ancestors.
• Almost 20 million people learn German worldwide.
• Over 78,895 new books are published in Germany each year, 18% of worldwide publishing, making Germany the third largest publisher of books in the world after the USA and Japan.
• Germany has the largest economy in the European Union and the third largest in the world. It is the world’s largest exporter and importer.