Did you know?

• German is the third most studied language in American high schools.
• German ancestry is reported by more than 15% of the American population, making it the largest heritage group in the country.
• German is one of the three working languages of the European Commission and the most widely spoken language in Europe.
• 1 in 10 books in the world is published in German.

At Carleton we offer:

• A major in German.
• A Certificate of Advanced Study (minor).
• A biannual off-campus program in Berlin.
• A concentration in European Studies.

For more information:

• Go the the Placement Page for information about language placement exams.
• For all other questions, check out the German Department website.