In support of the Russian Department's statement on Ukraine

The Department of German Studies is in support of the statement by our friends in the Department of Russian concerning recent developments in Ukraine.

Ulrike Draesner to Teach in the Spring Term

The Spring '22 Max Kade Distinguished Visiting Professor is the German novelist, poet, essayist, and translator, Ulrike Draesner.

The German/Engineering FSP to be piloted in Berlin this spring

Green City is a joint foreign study program between the Department of German Studies and the Thayer School of Engineering.

Drill leader workshops to start on first day of classes

The German Studies Program is looking to fill paid positions for German 1 and 2 in Winter 2022.

Mittagstisch

The first Mittagstisch of the Winter Term will — hopefully — take place on January 19, when seated eating in the 53 Commons is due to resume.

German is the Language of Alpine Skiing

Lecture on Chamisso's "Peter Schlemihl"

On October 14, 2021, Professor John Hamilton spoke on "Limits to Convenience: Chamisso's Schlemihl As a Cautionary Tale."

Oktoberfest

Held on the Hitchcock Hall lawn. There was German food, music, games, and a photo booth. Dirndl and Lederhosen were welcome!

COUNTERING THE FAR RIGHT IN TRANSLATION WORKSHOP & DISCUSSION • held on MAY 14, 2021

Analyses of how far-right ideas spread across borders have sidelined the importance of languages and its agents. This event centered around the role of translation and translators in countering racism, antisemitism, and other forms of white supremacy.

Killer Jokes: The Lasting Laughter of German Humor on Colonialism and Slavery Presentation by Veronika Fuechtner

How does the evolution of humor shift over time? When does controversial humor become socially acceptable, and when does it cease to be acceptable?