Willkommen!

Goethe realized two centuries ago that it's difficult to know the complexities of one's own language without studying another. That adage applies even more to our multicultural world today. Study of German can become path to life-changing opportunities, friendships, and challenges. The languages and cultures of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland open up fresh perspectives for understanding the world in infinitely enriching ways.

German is a major language in today's unified Europe. If you know German, you can 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 is taking a respite in Summer 2009 and will return strong in Summer 2010. Beginning mid-July, we'll again 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. Get it on your calendar! 

Think coffee! Take a break over good coffee during our weekly 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