der Studienschwerpunkt
Translation
major, area of specialization, focus of study
Examples
Mein Studienschwerpunkt ist Linguistik.
My major is linguistics.
Man kann mehrere Studienschwerpunkte wählen.
You can choose several areas of specialization.
Grammar Patterns
to ((choose/set)) a Studienschwerpunkt to choose/set a major I still have to choose my major.
the Studienschwerpunkt ((is)) in sth. the major is in sth. My major is in German literature.
Similar Words
Hauptfach (major subject), Spezialisierung (specialization), Fachgebiet (field of study)
Etymology
From 'Studien' (of studies) and 'Schwerpunkt' (main focus, literally 'heavy point').
Memory Tips
Picture the 'heavy point' (Schwerpunkt) of your 'studies' (Studien). This is your major.