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Newsletter March 28, 2024
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Dear Friends,
As the weather shifts, so does our mindset. Dive into the transformation of spring with our lineup of stimulating online and in-person events:
Immerse yourself in captivating stories and thought-provoking narratives with our curated selection of four film screenings. Engage in insightful discussions and literary exploration during our workshop and Book Talk sessions with Tupoka Ogette, an internationally recognized expert in criticism of racism, diversity, and empowerment.
Explore the perspectives of US and German journalists on crucial issues affecting both nations in our new talk series Foreign Correspondent.
More global perspectives will be highlighted at the conference The Future of Language Learning in the USA, held online and in-person for German educators and facilitators.
Meet us at the Goethe-Institut Washington or join us online for these enriching events.
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© Jens Hauspurg, Jessen Mordhorst
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© Laura Hoffmann
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April 23, 6pm | Goethe-Institut Washington | Film-Screening | Documentary
Fritz Bauer’s Legacy — Justice Has No Expiration
Former SS guards from concentration camps face trial, decades after WWII. But why were they able to remain undisturbed for so long? And what do these presumably final trials against Nazi perpetrators mean for the survivors of the Shoah? (98 min | Germany | 2022 | German with English subtitles).
The Goethe-Institut Washington, in collaboration with the German Embassy Washington, presents the first installment of an exclusive selection of films from the Human Rights Film Festival Berlin. The event will commence with a welcome address from the Chargé d'Affaires of the German Embassy in Washington D.C., Axel Dittmann. Following the screening, there will be a discussion with filmmaker Cornelia Partmann.
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Portrait René Pfister: ©Maurice Weiss, Der Spiegel; Portrait Charles Lane: © Washington Post
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April 25, 6pm | Goethe-Institut Washington | Foreign Correspondent Series
Transatlantic Talks
Throughout the United States, we're bringing together German and American journalists to share their perspectives on current political and social developments in Germany, the United States, and globally. Our second event features René Pfister (DER SPIEGEL) and Charles Lane (Washington Post) who will discuss "Tolerance, Wokeness, And The Trouble With It All" and the threats to free speech from the left and the right. The Foreign Correspondent Talks are presented by the American Council on Germany and the Goethe-Institut.
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April 26, 6pm | Goethe-Institut Washington | Film-Screening | Documentary
Painting Dhaka
This captivating documentary is the second of three in-person screenings in collaboration with the German Embassy Washington, showcasing exceptional international films, originally featured at the Human Rights Festival in Berlin.
Follow narrator and filmmaker Lukas Zeilinger when he delves into poverty, corruption, and oppression, revealing the broken political system in an engaging blend of documentary, animation, and art film.
Painting Dhaka | by Lukas Zeilinger | Germany | 2023 | 91 min | German with English subtitles
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April 29, 6pm | Goethe-Institut Washington | Film-Screening | Documentary
Forest – A Garden We Cultivate
This event marks the last of three in-person screenings in collaboration with the German Embassy Washington, showcasing exceptional international documentary films, all originally showcased at the Human Rights Festival in Berlin.
The documentary offers new perspectives on the relationship between the forest and Indigenous communities and the role they play in the fight against the climate crisis.
Mari Corrêa | Brasil | 2023 | 42 Min. | With English subtitles
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prompt by savbeck @ Midjourney AI
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© Goethe-Institut/Canva
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New Music from Germany | Dossier in Gegenüber
Popcast
Each month, we explore the vibrant music scenes across Germany, from Kiel to Weilheim, covering rock, pop, hip-hop, and electro genres. Teaming up with Zündfunk, Bavarian Radio's cutting-edge scene magazine, we highlight the newest tracks from exciting bands.
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Photo by Alexander Grey on Unsplash
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Our transatlantic magazine Gegenüber connects perspectives from across (German: gegenüber) the Atlantic, in Germany and North America, with contributions on societal issues, art, business, and science. Gegenüber dives into transatlantic topics, German-American quirks, and common denominators. Stay up to date with our newsletter.
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© Goethe-Institut e.V.
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Online | Spring Schedule
German Language Courses
Spring is almost here, and so is your chance to embrace your German language journey with our exciting online group courses starting in April. Please find our Blended Learning and Blended Intensive Learning courses as well as several Conversation Groups on our online course menu. Do not hesitate to contact our learning experts via [email protected] if you have any questions. Our team will also assist to find the right language level for you. |
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Online | German Courses
New Course For Teens
In this new 10-weeks online group course 12–17-year-olds will learn together with an instructor during weekly live sessions (1.5 hours), practice new skills with an interactive textbook during weekly homework (~45 minutes) and connect with classmates in a guided online forum. Our highly skilled instructors provide feedback and support throughout. Please contact our learning experts for more information, language levels and registration: germancourses-usa@goethe.
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©Gerd Altmann from Pixabay
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April 18, 10am-2pm EDT| Hybrid Conference
The Future Of Language Learning In The USA: Visions And Innovations
Join us as we bring together professionals from different areas of language learning to address current challenges and future opportunities in the field of language learning in the USA, create synergies, and develop joint initiatives.The public is cordially invited to participate virtually in parts of the program, including a key note by Professor Dr. Hermann Funk and contributions by the German Embassy and important parter organizations such as AATG, DAAD, Stiftung Handwerk stiftet Zukunft, PAD and ZfA.
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Laura Hoffmann
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© Goethe-Institut
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Study in Germany
Join The Study Bridge!
If you have ever considered studying in Germany, then the Study Bridge might be the right program for you. Let the Study Bridge prepare you for attending a university in Germany and guide your journey with the support of a network of top-notch universities. Applications are currently open for all levels of German proficiency. The next B1 level module starts in early September, so please apply now to secure a spot and take the necessary steps to improve your German proficiency and open up new horizons!
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