German Language and Literature at Nanjing Normal University is an undergraduate program that develops students’ proficiency in the German language alongside a deep understanding of German literature, culture, and society. The curriculum emphasizes comprehensive language skills — including listening, speaking, reading, writing, translation, and interpretation — while also engaging students with major works, movements, and traditions in German and German-language literatures. Courses typically include German linguistics, literary analysis, cultural studies, German history, and practical communication, fostering both linguistic ability and intercultural awareness. Through classroom instruction and applied practice, students gain strong cross-cultural communication, critical thinking, and analytical skills. Graduates are prepared for careers in education, translation and interpretation, international communication, media and publishing, cultural exchange, and other fields requiring expertise in German language and cultural understanding, and they are also equipped for further study in linguistics, literature, or international studies.
NOTE: The university may have additional program-specific eligibility requirements. It is recommended to verify these on the official university website.