Basic German Language Proficiency Certificate (Undergraduate)

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In today’s increasingly interdependent world, the ability to speak a second language is an extremely valuable skill, and learning German boosts career prospects and salaries in many fields. Germany is the largest economy in the European Union, a key trading partner with the United States and a leader in science and research. German companies like Adidas, Lufthansa, Bayer, T-Mobile and Volkswagen employ 800,000 people in the U.S. alone, with U.S. companies creating the same number of jobs in Germany.

The basic German language proficiency certificate provides students a language certificate that marks their achievements in acquiring the German language at the basic level. The certificate includes elementary and intermediate language study, with a focus on developing all modes of language production: speaking, listening, writing and reading in an everyday context.

The certificate may be completed as a stand-alone program and may be taken by any student regardless of major. The basic German language proficiency certificate is a value-added credential to any major and is particularly relevant for majors in business, construction, engineering, agriculture, healthcare and education.