Students in the Department of German Studies benefit from belonging to a small, supportive learning community with ample opportunities to engage in research, critical thinking, and special projects.
An Outstanding Student Experience
Student Success Stories
We are very proud of German Studies PhD candidate Inga Schwemin, who has won a slew of awards this year for her ground-breaking dissertation research on eighteenth-century Women theater-makers! Presidential Dissertation Fellowship in Arts & Humanities (from UW)This prestigious and highly selective award gives Inga a quarter of support and teaching relief so that she can spend the entire winter quarter devoted to her dissertation.Chester…
Looking for some good German tunes to practice your language skills while rocking out? Check out these playlists from students in German 305 (spring 2025)! Warning: you're likely to catch an Ohrwurm!In this course on the theory and practice of translation, we practiced German by listening to and talking about music. Much of the course material was chosen by students, as they discovered and shared German songs they love. We learned about the cultural impact of popular music and…
Bachelor of Arts - German Studies
Majors:
Ariana C McLain
Minors:
Dean Angelo Bartholome
Alexander James Hurchalla
Annika Heide Jensen
Aileen Murphy Laubach
Meghan Elizabeth Sexson
The department congratulates all students of the graduating class of 2024-2025!
Ariana…
Friday, April 11, 1:30 Faculty Meeting
Friday, April 18, 1:30 Gabrielle Stork: "Talk It Out - Navigating Anxiety Through Language Learning" (Pedagogy & Curricular Innovation Series)
Friday, May 2, 1:30 Faculty Meeting
Friday, May 9, 1:…
Thanks to the Simpson Center for the Humanities, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the Los Angeles Review of Books workshop this summer. This experience offered more than just a deep dive into the world of publishing—it was a chance to refine skills that I will carry forward in my academic and professional journey.
Anna Malin Gerke
A key element of this growth was the opportunity to collaborate with professionals across various…
This summer, Arpit Samuel, a graduate student in our Department of German Studies, was among the select few to attend the prestigious Summer Academy at the Goethe-Institut in Dresden. Selected as one of only 22 participants United States of America, Arpit immersed himself in an intense 12-day program that enriched his understanding of teaching German as a foreign language.
Arpit shared enthusiastically about the program, "It was an incredible opportunity to dive deep into innovative…
Academic jobs in the Humanities in general, and in German Studies in particular, are not easy to find these days. We're immensely proud that all four of our graduating PhDs received offers from excellent colleges and universities across the country this year! We asked how they were doing in their new digs; you can read their replies below.
Aaron Carpenter: Allegheny College
Matthew Childs: Wake Forest University
Jeff Jarzomb: University of Nebraska
Detlev Weber: University of Kansas…
A tropical storm bore down, and water flowed thick and fast in the streets. But inside the conference hotel, the mood was apollonian, speech was level and thoughtful, and the activity was, well, German Studies: the writing, reading, speaking, and learning about the arts, cultures, and histories of German-speaking peoples. It was, that is to say, the German Studies Association’s 48th Annual Conference, held September 26-29 in Atlanta, Georgia. And while Denny Hall lay some 2,600 miles to the…
Hello all! My name is Lizzie Feir and I am a PR representative for the German Club! I'm a Junior at UW double majoring in International Studies and Economics.
German Club meets Mondays 5pm in Denny 359; it's a great opportunity to practice German, learn more about German culture, and make lifelong friends! While participation is fun, if you're looking to be productive and add to your CV, some of our officers are graduating so positions are opening up!
My personal experience with…
Admitted Student Day
Saturday, April 20
Join Arts and Sciences faculty, staff and students to explore programs and special opportunities available to students at the UW. This one day event is hosted by the UW Office of Admission. More info and registration here.
New Huskies '24 Welcome
8 a.m. - 9:45 a.m., Alaska Airlines Arena
Kick off your day at the New Huskies '24 Welcome event. Celebrate with other admitted students, hear from…