Certificate of Achievement
The Certificate of Achievement in German Language and Culture offers opportunities for students to engage with the growing first- and second-generation German immigrant communities in the Bay Area, and to become global citizens. German is also an excellent major or minor for those who plan to pursue graduate work in areas such as philosophy, anthropology, history, linguistics or business. Understanding the diversity of cultural, historical and social contexts in the German-speaking world will provide new insights and a critical lens. This certificate will not only satisfy a language requirement but could also help students prepare for competing and cooperating in the international arena, since Germany is the largest economy in the European Union. The certificate can also promote multicultural understanding and spur personal and intellectual growth. It may open up additional opportunities for students who pursue studying abroad, since Germany is among the top non-English speaking countries in sponsoring academic exchanges through programs like Fulbright.