Graduate Program
Georgetown offers a rigorous academic program that responds to the broadening career goals of today’s graduate students.
We are committed to preparing Ph.D. and M.A. students for the highest levels of scholarship in research and teaching and for a range of career paths in academia and other professional contexts. Many of our program features reflect the recommendations of the 2014 MLA report on Doctoral Study, as we for instance offer a course on Writing Toward Publication.
Drawing on the broad range of expertise of the faculty at Georgetown, the graduate program provides a wide array of courses, an excellent foundation of German literature and culture from the 18th century to the present, and fosters critical and interdisciplinary approaches to more specialized areas of inquiry.
All graduate students receive extensive preparation for teaching and are involved in various aspects of curriculum development and assessment, often in collaboration with faculty members.
Students who plan to pursue research in Second Language Acquisition (SLA) also benefit from the SLA concentration across several departments at Georgetown.
Our commitment to individual mentoring and to generous year-round support makes completion of the Ph.D. in five years not only highly desirable but also financially and academically feasible.
Other program features include attention to non-native speakers in attaining high levels of ability in German; graduate exchanges with the Universities of Trier and Dresden; and generous assistance for students in presenting work at conferences.
Have Questions?
Please reach out to our Director of Graduate Studies, Professor Mary Helen Dupree.
PhD Student News & Announcements
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Announcements, PhD Students
German Graduate Program Virtual Open House
On Thursday, November 21, the German Department will host a virtual Open House for any students interested in applying to the German Graduate Program! This event will be held from 10:00 – 11:00 am…
October 29, 2024
Announcements, PhD Students, Undergraduate Students
SFS Proficiency Exams – December 4-6, 2024
September 13, 2024