Program overview
The German Language and Literature program, simply put, involves in-depth study of the German language, reading German literature, and researching German culture. The curriculum is quite rich: from basic German and advanced German to the history of German literature, introduction to linguistics, translation theory and practice, as well as German national conditions and intercultural communication. You will encounter Goethe, Schiller, and Kafka, and also learn how to translate contracts and manuals accurately and idiomatically. A characteristic of German programs in Chinese universities is their strong emphasis on practicality—many schools have cooperation projects with German universities, such as exchange semesters, joint training programs, and even opportunities for internships in Germany. Who is this suitable for? If you are sensitive to language, enjoy exploring how different cultures communicate, or are interested in German philosophy, music, or industrial design, this program will bring you great joy. Additionally, China's German academic community boasts many distinguished professors, with research directions ranging from Sino-German contrastive linguistics and Sino-German literary influence to translation history, offering abundant resources.