Willkommen!

What Goethe realized two centuries ago still applies to our multicultural world today. Proficiency in German is a path to life-changing opportunities, friendships, and challenges. Studying the languages and cultures of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland opens up fresh perspectives for understanding the world in infinitely enriching ways.

German is a major language in today's unified Europe. Knowledge of German can only enhance your career opportunities, especially in the areas of international business, foreign service, international transportation, communication, and finance. In addition, German is particularly useful if you plan to study theology, music, psychology, philosophy, history, or any of the hard sciences.

At Baylor, all German majors and minors are encouraged to study abroad in a German-speaking country to enhance fluency and cultural competence. Baylor's exchange program with Albert-Ludwigs Universität in Freiburg/Breisgau allows students to receive Baylor credit for one semester or an entire academic year of courses. Fall 2008 will bring possibilities in Stuttgart and Cologne; in addition, the MAUI-UTRECHT program offers exchanges with Basel, Bochum, Leipzig, and Graz.

Think BiG! Baylor in Germany (July 13-August 16, 2008) will spend a week of directed travel and cultural study in Mainz, Weimar, and Berlin before settling in for four weeks of classes at the Technical University in Dresden. This year's group has 17 members.

Think coffee! Take a break over good coffee and venture your thoughts in German at Kaffeestunde (Mondays 3:30-4:30 in OM200). Please contact us and let us answer your questions about German at Baylor!

Andrew_Wisely@baylor.edu