Sheila talks about the German major and so does Philip.
Do you have questions about your major/minor?
You can study in Germany! Click here to learn more about our study abroad program.
Interviews with Dr. J.M. van der Laan on WGLT about Goethe's Faust:
I always knew that I wanted to become a teacher. It was my passion and I didn’t really care what it was I was going to teach. I first thought I was going to teach English, and then I thought it would be biology. It did not take long for me to realize that if I wanted to succeed as a teacher, I needed disregard any concerns and follow my heart, and deepen my knowledge of the German language and culture.
Click here to learn more about Laurie Fraser.
Beginning fall semester 2008, there will be for the first time 3 scholarships for new students entering ISU who declare a German major.
Learn more about the German Alumni New-Student Scholarship
Contributions can be made at any time, even via the ISU website. Please remember to indicate and include the account number (430-5293) for this particular scholarship.
Learn more about the David J. Parent Scholarship
Several of our German students have been recipients of this prestigious award.
Learn more about the Bone Scholarship
A German 111 student was asked to tape a class so that one of his friends in Germany could see what an Introductory course on German would be like. We thought this would be fun to share. We use this video with thanks to and the kind permission of that student, Tyler Faivre.
Open to all ISU faculty, students, and staff as well as the Bloomington/Normal community.Once a week throughout each semester, we meet for informal conversation in German. Everyone is invited. Check here for time and place next semester.
Every other week throughout the spring and fall semesters, we show German films. Some of those viewed this past year include: "The Edukators," "Das Leben der Anderen," "Die Unglaublichen," and "Im Juli." All showings are free and open to the public. Time and place will be announced when classes resume in August.
A group of students, professors, and members of the community is forming to meet weekly throughout the summer on Wednesdays from 5.30-7.30pm.
The meetings are open to anyone with the interest, ability, and commitment to read and discuss stories, articles, and the like in German. This "seminar" is free and not for university credits. The only requirement is the desire to learn and practice German. The schedule will be somewhat irregular and flexible, because of various other summer obligations, but we will set it up at the first meeting so that all are informed and can plan accordingly. The first meeting is planned for Wednesday, May 10.
