学生出于各种原因学习德语和德文文化。一些人最感兴趣的是用原始语言阅读文学和哲学经典著作，另一些人则为从事国际商业，法律或外交职业做准备，而另一些人则对掌握一门外语并沉浸于另一种语言的挑战着迷。文化。无论您有什么特别的兴趣，我们课程的广泛性以及该系提供的出国留学和课外参与的众多机会将为您提供良好的服务。我们的部门被认为是全国最好的部门之一。班级小，发人深省，具有智力挑战性和娱乐性，并辅以激动人心的课外活动。我们的教职员工都是杰出，热情的老师和经验丰富的顾问。除了语言课程外，德文研究专业的主修/辅修课程还提供
Students study the German language and German culture for a variety of reasons. Some are most interested in reading classic works of literature and philosophy in the original language, others are preparing for a career in international business, law, or diplomacy, still others are simply fascinated by the challenge of mastering a foreign language and immersing oneself in another culture. Whatever your particular interest, you will be well served by the breadth of our course offerings as well as by the department's many opportunities for study abroad and co-curricular involvement. Our department is considered to be one of the finest in the country. Classes are small, thought-provoking, intellectually challenging, and fun, and they are complemented by exciting co-curricular activities. Our faculty members are outstanding, enthusiastic teachers and experienced advisors. In addition to its language program, the German Studies major/minor offers courses which examine important aspects of European culture, art, philosophy, literature, media, and criticism from the Middle Ages to the present. Students also have the opportunity to learn business German and to study the politics, economics, and cultures of contemporary German-speaking countries.