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Kennesaw State University
Georgia , United States
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Bachelors
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Language Acquisition | Linguistics
Area of study
Humanities | Langauges
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English
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Program Overview

German Studies Program

The German Studies program at Kennesaw State University is a dynamic, student-centered program with award-winning faculty, staff, and students. It is the second largest German Studies program in Georgia and the largest in Metro Atlanta. The American Association of Teachers of German has designated KSU German Studies a national German Center of Excellence.


German Major

The B.A. in Modern Language and Culture has four concentrations to choose from:


  • Second Language and Culture
  • Teacher Certification in Foreign Language (FLED)
  • Applied Business
  • Cross-disciplinary Perspectives

German Minor

The German Minor is available for students who want to study German language and culture. The course catalog lists the available German courses, which can be found by searching the prefix GRMN.


Full-Time Faculty

The full-time faculty members include:


  • Dylan Goldblatt, AI Strategist and Applied Researcher
  • Shane Peterson, Associate Professor of German

Beyond the Classroom

The program offers various opportunities for students to engage with the German language and culture beyond the classroom, including:


  • Study Abroad programs
  • Internships
  • KSU German Club
  • KSU German Studies events

Language Resources

The program provides access to various language resources, including:


  • 19th-Century German Stories
  • Radio & Fernsehen in Deutschland
  • MetaGer (Search)
  • Web.de (News & Culture)
  • WebChat.de
  • Yahoo.de
  • American Association of Teachers of German
  • Map of Germany
  • German School of Atlanta
  • Emory German Studies
  • Goethe Institute
  • Studying-in-Germany.org

KSU German Club

The KSU German Club is a student-run organization that provides opportunities for students to expand their knowledge of the German language and culture. The club coordinates and hosts German cultural events on a weekly and monthly basis.


Delta Phi Alpha National German Honor Society

The Upsilon Alpha chapter of Delta Phi Alpha National German Honor Society invites students to apply for membership if they meet the following criteria:


  • Sophomore status
  • Modern Language and Culture/German Studies major or minor
  • Currently enrolled in an upper-level German Studies course
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
  • Completed a minimum of 30 hours of German Studies related community engagement
  • Continued interest in the study of German language, literature, and culture
  • Ability to attend the induction ceremony in person

Study Abroad

The program offers various study abroad opportunities, including:


  • 1 or 2 semester-long study/work abroad programs
  • Summer study abroad programs
  • Summer internship programs
  • Faculty-led short-term excursions
  • Exchange programs
  • Domestic living with Germans experience

Internship Opportunities

The program provides access to various internship opportunities, including:


  • Deutsche Welle
  • Goethe Institut
  • Tagesschau in 100 Sekunden
  • Project Gutenberg
  • Suitemate und Peer-Buddy Programm
  • American Association of Teachers of German
  • German-American Chamber of Commerce
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