Germany and Scandinavia boast some of the world's most fascinating cultures, most beautiful landscapes, advanced economies, and highest qualities of life. Through this program, students learn to speak, read, and write in German or Swedish, take courses ranging from Viking sagas to present-day literature and film, and chart your own path through the literature, history, philosophy, music, art, politics, and the societies of Germany and Scandinavia -- all under the personal mentorship of our professors.

1. Understand some of the world's richest traditions of culture and thought.


2. Communicate in languages spoken by over 100 million people.


3. Become an engaged global citizen comfortable in other cultures.


4. Acquire skills in critical thinking, problem solving, and communication.


5. Gain a competitive edge in a wide variety of careers.

German and Scandinavian

College of Arts and Sciences
541-346-4051
gerscan.uoregon.edu

• Second-year proficiency in a German or Scandinavian language


• Three upper-division courses taught in German or Scandinavian language: usually GER 311-313, 340-341, 360-399, 407, 410-499; SWED 405


• Two approved upper-division courses and one upper- or lower-division course; usually GER or SCAN 300-499 or 300/400 level courses in other departments

Required         0 credits
Electives       24 credits

Total       24 credits

• International companies


• Media and high-tech companies


• Government agencies


• Consulting firms


• Museums and archives

• Communicating in another language


• Close reading and critical analysis


• Cross-cultural communication


• Interpreting different languages and forms of expression


• Cross-cultural collaboration and advocacy

• Economics


• Global Studies


• History


• Philosophy

Tykeson College and Career Advising
541-346-9200
advising.uoregon.edu/tykeson

An equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. This publication will be made available in accessible formats upon request. © 2020 University of Oregon. Revised 8/25/2020

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