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Judith Nika Pfeifer is a novelist, poet, and transmedia artist. She will join the Department of German Studies in Spring 2018. Read more about her here, and look for events with her in our event calendar.

The Editors of Critical Multilingualism Studies (cms.arizona.edu) are happy to announce the debut of our most recent issue 5.3, on “Multilingual Approaches to Literary Classics,” which applies some of the most cutting-edge thinking in philology,…

Prof. Classen's most recent publication is the product of a 2016 conference here at the University of Arizona and explores the topic of Magic and Magicians in the Middle Ages and the Early Modern Time with a variety of contributions. 

If you missed Prof. Kovach's lecture on November 20th, you can now find out on our Youtube channel how Jewish Turn-of-the-Century Vienna was. 

Albrecht Classen, University Distinguished Professor of German Studies, has been honored with the rank of Grand Knight Commander of the Most Noble Order of the Three Lions.  The award is bestowed in recognition of Classen's outstanding service…

"This program takes another look at our world, in all its differences, disparities, clashes and conflicts, not just today, but over the ages," said Steve Martinson, professor of German studies and director of the world literature program. "It…

The German Department is offering two online GenEd courses (3 credits each): GER 150B1 with Dr. Ecke on "Becoming Transcultural: Maximizing Study Abroad" & GER 320 with Dr. Classen on "History of Tolerance from the Middle Ages to the Eighteenth…

Delta Phi Alpha offers several scholarships to recognize high-achieving Delta Phi Alpha undergraduate students. Delta Phi Alpha members* from active chapters are eligible to apply for the following scholarships Spring / Summer German Study…

In March 2017, second-year PhD student Patrick Ploschnitzki was approached by German screenwriter, director, and author David Sedlaczek, who was looking for a translator for his first novel, Runaway. Sedlaczek had utilized the translator database…

The Department is now accepting applications for the 2018 Summer Study-in-Leipzig-Germany Program, a study abroad program in German language and culture. Students of any area of study with a minimum of two semesters of college German (or equivalent…