Dr. Bettina Cothran

Professor

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Biography

Bettina F. Cothran is a Professor Emerita in the School of Modern Languages at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where she served as the associate chair for international programs. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Wuppertal and has held positions such as director of the German Language Abroad Program and advisor for the German group. Cothran has authored and edited works including the 'Handbook of German Business Technology' and 'The Global Connection: Issues in Business German.' Her publications reflect a commitment to integrating languages with cultural studies, and she frequently presents at national and international conferences, including events organized by the German Academic Exchange Service. Cothran has received numerous awards for her teaching excellence, notably the Georgia Tech Outstanding Teacher of the Year award and the AATG Georgia Professor of the Year award. Her research interests span German literature, language acquisition, and intercultural studies, with a focus on practical language use in business contexts. Additionally, she has facilitated innovative teaching strategies funded by the German government, contributing to the development of German education globally.

Research Interests

Awards

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Outstanding Teacher of the Year

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Georgia Professor of the Year Award

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Outstanding Teacher Award

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Georgia Professor of the Year Award

Courses

Intermediate German II Conversation & Composition Fairy Tales Grimm/Disney Structure, Communication & Correspondence Current Issues Communication & Culture Perspectives in German Media German Identity Advanced Business German European Union Intercultural Seminar German Internship

Requirements for Georgia Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in computer science or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.