About the Department

Mission and Goals

In support of Elon University’s commitment to diversity and global engagement, and the preparation of responsible global citizens, the Department of World Languages and Cultures provides students with the indispensable cultural and linguistic tools that permit them to understand and evaluate complex ideas from intercultural perspectives.

In this video, Scott Windham, associate professor of German in the Department of World Languages and Cultures, joins other faculty members from across campus to talk about the importance of engaged teaching and learning at Elon University.