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Just Say Nein is a podcast about German thought-images, culture and language. Just Say Nein is not just saying no to say no. It’s saying no to say yes. And then saying no. It will feature stories and interviews with UW community members and guests from Germany, Austria and Switzerland, including artists, scholars and failed stand-up comics. It provides us with a sound space to connect with other, often smart people, while poking fun of the… Read more
A controversial mural, “People’s Justice,” covered up following a public outcry over antisemitic imagery, at the documenta fifteen art festival in Kassel, Germany, 2022. Photo by C.Suthorn, licensed under CC-by-SA 4.0
By Martin H. Schwartz
When Germans talk in public about antisemitism, what are… Read more
Friday, April 11, 1:30 Faculty Meeting
Friday, April 18, 1:30 Gabrielle Stork: "Talk It Out - Navigating Anxiety Through Language Learning" (Pedagogy & Curricular Innovation Series)
Friday, May 2, 1:30 … Read more
Thanks to the Simpson Center for the Humanities, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the Los Angeles Review of Books workshop this summer. This experience offered more than just a deep dive into the world of publishing—it was a chance to refine skills that I will carry forward in my academic and professional journey.
Anna Malin Gerke
A key element of this growth was the opportunity to collaborate with professionals across various… Read more
Multiple ‘generations’ of UW German scholars were represented at the Atkins Goethe Conference in San Antonio, Texas in November. Both the current and incoming presidents of the Goethe Society of North America received their PhDs from the University of Washington. It was hosted by Trinity University, home of Prof. Heather Sullivan (UW Phd, 1995), the current president of the GSNA. The conference is held every three years, and in 2027 it… Read more
As you think about winter quarter 2025 course registration, check out these fun English language courses in German Studies. They are open to all students, have no prerequisites, and fulfill Areas of Knowledge requirements as noted.
1) Origins of the Germanic languages*
Delve into the rich linguistic history of English, German, and their Germanic relatives by examining ancient languages such as… Read more
This summer, Arpit Samuel, a graduate student in our Department of German Studies, was among the select few to attend the prestigious Summer Academy at the Goethe-Institut in Dresden. Selected as one of only 22 participants United States of America, Arpit immersed himself in an intense 12-day program that enriched his understanding of teaching German as a foreign language.
Arpit shared enthusiastically about the program, "It was an incredible opportunity to dive deep into innovative… Read more
Hi everyone! My name is Melissa, and I’m excited to be part of the University of Washington’s German department this year. I’m originally from Germany, where I completed my Master’s in Educational Science, French Literature, and Linguistics. I previously worked as a teaching assistant in Reims, France, a beautiful city located in the Champagne region. Now, thanks to the DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) program, I have the opportunity to teach German 101 at UW. It’s been an incredible… Read more
Last year’s edition of Adventures in Research featured the three special volumes of leading journals in German studies guest edited by UW faculty. This time, we invite you to check out the exciting articles published by our faculty in 2023-4 beyond those volumes. They make important discoveries in studies of Early Modern Yiddish, Enlightenment Aesthetics, Environmental Humanities, and Twenty… Read more