German is an important language in Europe, where Germany continues to play a leadership role politically, economically, and culturally. By choosing to study German you will learn to appreciate and function in another culture and increase student’s opportunities. In the German program, students will become familiar with the German language, grammatical practices, literature, and culture. The ability to communicate in a different language broadens appreciation of other cultures and increases your opportunities in the job market. The study of languages also helps students develop stronger communication and critical thinking skills, useful to a wide variety of professions.