Overview

Representative literary texts analyzed against the backdrop of their socio-historical context, contemporary criticism, and cultural movements of the time are at the core of the program. Dedicated faculty holistically mentor our students and ensure academic success and humanistic growth.

Learning outcomes

You will learn to read, write, and communicate in German. You will gain a high level of language proficiency, analytical and cognitive skills, transcultural competencies in small group settings and interactions with natives, study abroad summer courses and/or semester-long experiences at our exchange partner institution, the Justus Liebig University, in Gießen, Germany.
German Language and Literature graduates at Eastern Michigan University are highly prepared for graduate studies in the Humanities such as literature, music, psychology, and political science, and social services and they successfully complete internships and receive employment in a variety of fields.

Programme Structure

Courses Included

German Composition on Cultures and Civilization
Principles of German Phonetics and Conversation
German Syntax and Advanced Composition
Advanced German Conversation
Assessment and Evaluation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-24 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-04 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ypsilanti, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies Literature German and Scandinavian studies View 2637 other Bachelors in Language Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

16478 USD / year

≈ 16478 USD / year
Out-of-State

16478 USD / year

≈ 16478 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

16478 USD / year

≈ 16478 USD / year

Living costs

Ypsilanti

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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Learning outcomes

Programme Structure

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Duration

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Language

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Delivered

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Tuition Fees

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