German Studies

Highlights

• Close Connections

  German Studies Highlights

  Close Connections

  In the best liberal arts tradition, classes are small and interactive, with one-to-one engagement and deeply committed teachers. Hamilton's emphasis on close student-faculty relationships is especially important in language-based programs, where continual engagement and participation are critical to learning. The relatively small size of the program means that students also receive individual attention outside class when they need it.

  First-Hand Experience

  Almost every major in German travels and studies abroad — typically in Germany or Austria — for at least one semester, and all are encouraged to stay for a full academic year.

  Endless Possibilities

  With its emphasis on language proficiency and an understanding of contemporary and historical German culture, the major and minor in German are excellent training for further studies in graduate school as well as professional careers. Recent graduates have gone on to success in such fields as technology, engineering, global relief, education, international trade and marketing, journalism and medical research.

• First-Hand Experience

  German Studies Highlights

  Close Connections

  In the best liberal arts tradition, classes are small and interactive, with one-to-one engagement and deeply committed teachers. Hamilton's emphasis on close student-faculty relationships is especially important in language-based programs, where continual engagement and participation are critical to learning. The relatively small size of the program means that students also receive individual attention outside class when they need it.

  First-Hand Experience

  Almost every major in German travels and studies abroad — typically in Germany or Austria — for at least one semester, and all are encouraged to stay for a full academic year.

  Endless Possibilities

  With its emphasis on language proficiency and an understanding of contemporary and historical German culture, the major and minor in German are excellent training for further studies in graduate school as well as professional careers. Recent graduates have gone on to success in such fields as technology, engineering, global relief, education, international trade and marketing, journalism and medical research.

• Endless Possibilities

  German Studies Highlights

  Close Connections

  In the best liberal arts tradition, classes are small and interactive, with one-to-one engagement and deeply committed teachers. Hamilton's emphasis on close student-faculty relationships is especially important in language-based programs, where continual engagement and participation are critical to learning. The relatively small size of the program means that students also receive individual attention outside class when they need it.

  First-Hand Experience

  Almost every major in German travels and studies abroad — typically in Germany or Austria — for at least one semester, and all are encouraged to stay for a full academic year.

  Endless Possibilities

  With its emphasis on language proficiency and an understanding of contemporary and historical German culture, the major and minor in German are excellent training for further studies in graduate school as well as professional careers. Recent graduates have gone on to success in such fields as technology, engineering, global relief, education, international trade and marketing, journalism and medical research.

After Hamilton

Hamilton graduates who concentrated in German Studies are pursuing careers in a variety of fields, including:

• William H. Laird Professor of German, Carleton College
• Webmaster, IBM Corp.
• Vice President, Deutsche Bank Americas
• Senior Vice President, Coca-Cola Company
• President, World Emergency Relief
• Head of Languages, St. Paul's School
• General Counsel, Westdeutsche Landesbank Girozentsale
• Director, International Technology Office, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
• Director, Copyright, Public Broadcasting Service
• Designer, EuroEast Tours
• Bureau Chief, Financial Times