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Jan. 12, 2018
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. 
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Dec. 14, 2017
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. 
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Dec. 14, 2017
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 to…
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Nov. 8, 2017
"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 looks…
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Nov. 3, 2017
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…
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Oct. 27, 2017
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 Abroad…
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Sept. 25, 2017
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 …
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Sept. 25, 2017
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…
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Sept. 23, 2017
German Studies Professor, Peter Ecke, was visiting the Universidad de Guadalajara, Mexico, September 20-23. He gave a presentation on “Verbal Fluency Tests in Classroom Practice and Research Contexts”, a workshop for teachers of German on how to…
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Sept. 15, 2017
UA Study Abroad is excited to announce a new scholarship, the CDH Charitable Foundation Study Abroad Scholarship. With awards up to $8,000 for Spring 2018 semester-long programs, this scholarship aims to diversify the student population studying…