German is among the most commonly spoken languages in the world and has the largest number of native speakers in the European Union. So when you take courses at Concordia designed to help you develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing fluency, you?re opening yourself up to new opportunities?opportunities like study abroad trips or exciting job prospects.

German offerings at CUW also expose students to the traditions and customs of the culture. Many of the world?s most important works of literature, music, history, theology, and science are written?in some instances solely?in German. Learners will be exposed to the country?s storied history and explore the issues that face contemporary German society.