Whether you are interested in launching a career in the global market or preparing to explore graduate school options, an Upper-Division Certificate in German studies will serve as the foundation for jobs in education, business, government, and other organizations serving German-speaking communities worldwide.

The MLLI faculty, which includes a unique combination of specialists in linguistics, sociology, film and media, cultural and literary studies, and pedagogy, has been a pioneer in developing an interdisciplinary curriculum. Most university language programs focus almost exclusively on language and literature. Not UMBC: In the interdisciplinary MLLI program, German students participate with students of other languages in a common core of courses that stress linguistic and cultural analysis. Therefore, aside from acquiring proficiency in the German language and knowledge of German culture, they also learn about the fascinating dynamics of languages and cultures in general.

German courses address an exciting variety of cultural, sociological, and literary themes. UMBC German students learn about the histories, cultures, and social issues of the societies in which German is spoken. Classes in advanced German courses are small and offer the opportunity for individual interaction with professors.