October 2011

National German Exam

NGE logoExam period: December 6, 2011 - January 20, 2012
Ordering Deadline for January: Extended to January 9, 2012

Print out order form to mail or fax or order online.

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New PBS Program - American Academy in Berlin

On Sunday, October 9th at 10:30 p.m. we will be broadcasting the premiere of Holbrooke's Inspiration: The American Academy in Berlin. 

www.pbs.org/wnet/need-to-know/video/video-the-legacy-of-richard-holbrooke/5875/

One of the late Richard Holbrooke's greatest accomplishments: a forum where American and German scholars and policymakers can exchange ideas.

Hosted by Jon Meacham.

Check your local listings for airdates.

DAAD Short Research Visits Grants for Faculty to Germany

DAAD logoDAAD offers grants for one to three months in all academic disciplines to scholars at US and Canadian institutions of higher education to pursue research at universities, libraries, archives, institutes or laboratories in Germany.

Act now - deadline is October 15, 2012.

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Join an Upcoming Informational Webinar with DAAD North America Staff

Our upcoming webinars will address programs and funding for internships in Germany. You don't need to speak German! All academic disciplines are eligible and we offer grants for summer, semester and year-long stays in Germany. You don't need to speak German!

DAAD webinars are targeted at faculty and administrators in the U.S. and Canada who advise on study and research abroad, as well as students and scholars in Canada and the U.S. interested in applying for DAAD funding.

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Kinder in Deutschen Schulen (KiDS) - Leipzig - June 30-July 14, 2012

With the generous support of Transatlantik-Programm der Bundesregierung aus Mitteln des European Recovery Program des Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie (BMWi), AATG is offering an intensive two week summer seminar in Leipzig, Germany. Application deadline has been extended to February 24, 2012.

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Alle lernen Deutsch Committee

This committee was started in 1990 and seeks to affirm diversity in the study of German language and German-speaking peoples and their cultures.

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ALD Multiplikatoren

Below is a list of Multiplikatoren available to give workshops on issues related to multiculturalism and diversity.

Maintaining the Momentum (Andress, MO) Discusses the AATG's Maintaining the Momentum project on issues of high school to college articulation, results of the survey conducted during Spring 2000, and efforts to develop strategies and promotional materials addressed to teachers and students that can aid in persuading students to stay with German in college.

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ALD Afro-Germans

Excerpts from the African Diaspora by John Long

Black History Month: A German Perspective

Making Connections Black History and German by Dr. Leroy Hopkins

Afro-German Links:

ALD Jewish Communities

Lesson Plans:
  • Die Weimarer Republik bis zum Ende des Dritten Reiches: A 20th century multi-cultural dilemma is a lesson plan for 4th year German students (PDF format).

Information for Teachers:

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ALD Islam & Arab-Germans

Lesson Plans:

Lesson: Kopfbedeckungen / Head Coverings

Theme: Building appreciation for diverse people and introduction to the "Kopftuchdebatte" in Germany

Standards: 1.1; 1.2; 1.3; 2.1; 3.2; 4.4; 5.1 and 5.2: possible with follow-up interviews, email exchanges, etc.

Level: High school, 3rd - 4th year

Purpose: Gaining insight into the cultural, political and religious implications of the Kopftuch.

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