Undergraduate Programs
Undergraduate Business Major
A B.B.A. in international business and German requires up to 18 hours beyond GERM 2314.German Minor
A minor consists of 9 hours beyond GERM 2314.Please see the Modern Language Minor Requirements Worksheet for details.
Certificate in Translation and
Localization
A Certificate in Localization and Translation consists of 15 advanced hours.
In this five-course certificate program students develop specialized skills in translation and study the processes of localization for future employment in the language services industry.
The Certificate in Translation and Localization in German is comprised of three translation and localization courses and two culture courses.
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The translation and localization courses:
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GERM 3310 Translation and Localization I
Is an introduction to translation as it occurs in Web environments, together with introductory skills practice in using translation and translation memory software.
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GERM 3311 Translation and Localization
Must be taken twice, as the content continuously changes, and skills are practiced and reinforced in this advanced course.
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The two two required culture courses:
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GERM 3313 Topics in German Culture and Conversation
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GERM 4334 The Culture of Business or GERM 4335 Business German
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Co-Curricular Opportunities
Students wishing to obtain experience outside of coursework, but directly related to their study of German, are encouraged to participate in our service learning or internship programs. Through service learning students are able to connect real-world experience with a theoretical understanding of topics explored in coursework. Paid or unpaid internships provide students with work experience related to their study of German.
Service Learning
Students wishing to experience first-hand some of the theoretical concepts addressed in coursework may opt to substitute service learning for another course component at the 3000 or 4000 level. Interested students should contact the head of the German Section, Dr. Lana Rings.
For more information on service learning, visit
UTA's Center for
Community Service Learning (CCSL) 
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Internships
GERM 4393 may be taken by any student who has an acceptable grade point average and has proven that he or she is an independent self-starter. Any student interested in doing an internship should contact the head of the German Section, Dr. Lana Rings.
