German Language and Literature Degree

The German Language and Literature college degree track is a field of study focused on the German language. Knowing that the German language is the native language for over 100 million people and is the third most widely taught foreign language in the United States, makes it a powerful international language force. Get more details below including other Minnesota colleges that offer german language and literature degrees.

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Carleton College

501 West College Drive, Brainerd, MN

Carleton College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Northfield, Minnesota, which is a predominantly rural area. Carleton College has an annual student enrollment of nearly 2,000.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Physical Sciences
• English Language And Literature
• History

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1980 to 2260 for the SAT exam and within the range of 29 to 33 for the ACT exam is typical among students admitted to this school. This school admits approximately 30 percent of students applying yearly. Of those applicants accepted, around 34 percent attended the school. More information on admissions can be found at apps.carleton.edu.

The cost of tuition is around $47,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is around $6,500 per year. Students enrolled at Carleton College may be eligible for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Carleton College Knights participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Students who would like to get more about this school may take a look at their website at http://www.carleton.edu.

Career Options for Graduates

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach languages and literature courses in languages other than English. Includes teachers of American Sign Language (ASL). Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Interpreters and Translators

Description

Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, interpreters and translators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 28.7% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).