Bachelor (German Studies)

at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

• 21G.401/451    German I

• 21G.402/452    German II

• 21G.403    German III

• 21G.404    German IV

• 21G.409    Advanced German: Visual Arts, Media, Creative Expression
   

Academic Programs

Global Languages offers an array of classes and academic programs across a number of major world languages. 21G classes fit with any course of study at MIT, and for undergraduate students can be used to fulfill the GIRs (including HASS Distribution, Concentration, and Elective components) and CI-H requirements. Students further have the option to pursue minors or majors in a range of language and culture studies. 

HASS Concentrations
 

Global Languages offers a variety of HASS Concentrations that provide undergraduate students a solid foundation in language study. Students can use the Concentration to continue previous language study, or to learn a new language. To declare a Concentration, consult with the relevant advisor and submit the HASS Concentration Form.

Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Other Languages
 

Concentrations in languages require that students advance at least through semester “IV” of the target language, with a minimum of three subjects. Students who commence at semester I should typically complete four subjects (semesters I-IV); students who commence at semester II or above need only three subjects. Typical pathways through the Concentration may include, for example: semesters I-IV; II-IV; or III-V. With advisor approval, other subject combinations may be appropriate for the Concentration.

• Theory of Language

• Studies in International Literatures and Cultures (SILC)

Minors

Often building on the Concentration, a minor in a global language enables students to progress through intermediate and advanced language instruction, and to take content classes in the area of study. Minors are available in Chinese, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish.

Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Spanish

Majors

A 21G major enables students to advance their language study while engaging more deeply with a range of elective content classes in the area of study

French, German, Spanish

Programs of study must be designed in consultation with the major advisor and may also incorporate cross-registration at Harvard University and Wellesley College, or (with approval from the appropriate transfer credit examiner and the major advisor) coursework from another accredited institution of higher education. Students may complete a Concentration and major in the same language, but may not obtain both a minor and major in the same language.

Academic Eligibility:
 

• Students should have concluded their secondary education and wish to pursue a bachelor’s degree as a full-time university student.

• Students may apply during or after their final year of secondary education but may not apply using the first-year application if they have already matriculated to another degree-granting institution.

Others:
 

MIT admissions counselors are trained to understand the educational system in your part of the world. The university recommends that all international students study:
 

• Four years of English

• Mathematics, at least to the level of calculus

• Two or more years of history/social studies

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Physics

• The above subjects are not compulsory but they add an extra value while applying for this program.

English Language Proficiency Scores:
 

• The students whose official language is not English are required to submit the ELP(English Language Proficiency) Scores.

• TOEFL scores are to be submitted and the should clear the cut-off( iBT – 90, PBT –  600) to get into this program.

• These Scores are evaluated along with SAT or ACT exam scores which are submitted.

Exam Requirements:
 

• The university requires the SAT or the ACT and does not require the ACT writing section or the SAT optional essay.

The cost of studying at Massachusetts Institute of Technology varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen.

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay $51520 annually, to study in Massachusetts Institute of Technology