In addition to teaching all levels of German language, literature, and culture, she is the Director of both the German Studies Program and the International Studies Program. Her research focuses on the interrelation of image and text in German literature of the twentieth century; more specifically, the ways in which visual art is perceived and interpreted in both prose and poetry. In her free time, Dr. Knapp enjoys creating culinary masterpieces and snuggling with her baby boy, Melchi.