Student Learning Outcomes

German Studies Major

By the time students graduate from Gettysburg College with a German Studies major they will demonstrate

1. knowledge of the interdisciplinary conceptual framework of German Studies.
2. in-depth knowledge of the cultural history of Germany and/or German-speaking Europe.
3. the skills to critically synthesize knowledge and methods acquired over the course of the major in a senior thesis and public presentation.
4. at minimum the language proficiency level defined by the ACTFL as Advanced-Low.

German Studies Minor

By the time students graduate from Gettysburg College with a German Studies minor they will demonstrate

1. familiarity with contemporary issues in Germany.
2. some knowledge of modern German culture, including film and literature.
3. at minimum the language proficiency level defined by the ACTFL as Intermediate-High.