German
Why Major in German?
A variety of language acquisition courses is offered at all four undergraduate years. Students with no previous experience of German will normally enroll in GER1001 / 1002 . GER 1033 is also a first-year course requiring no previous knowledge of German, and is designed primarily to help students to read German texts in their particular fields of interest. The total sequence of language courses aims at reaching a level of proficiency that would enable a student to be linguistically competent in a German-speaking environment.
What Can You Be With a Major in German?
A major does not dictate your career; it provides you with invaluable skills and knowledge that you can apply to many areas of life and work. Here are some the careers you may want to consider pursuing with your major:
- Translator/Interpreter
- Communications Specialist
- Freelance Writer/Journalist
- Editor
- Search for Careers for more career possibilities.
With additional education/training…
- German Teacher/Professor
Where Can You Work?
- Universities and Colleges
- Language Schools
- Government Agencies
- Publishers
What Skills Can You Develop?
An Arts degree helps you develop transferable, functional skills such as writing, critical thinking and communication skills that employers and most work situations require. Concentrating your studies in a major allows you to gain specific transferable skills, such as those below, which are attractive to particular employers and industries.
- Ability to solve problems
- Communication skills
- Ability to perform complicated tasks
- Conceptualizing skills
- Ability to initiate projects or ideas
- Comprehension of written material
- Translation of written material
- Research/analytical skills
- Time management skills
- Analytical skills; evaluation of ideas and presentations
- Critiquing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Understanding cultural diversity
Professional Associations
Professional associations can be a great way to meet, learn from and network with professionals in your field of interest. Some associations offer student memberships, often at a reduced rate. Below is a sample of professional associations you can explore.
Contact the Department
UNB Department of Culture and Language Studies
Room 333, Carleton Hall
P.O. Box 4400
Fredericton NB E3B 5A3
