Students in the Department of German Studies benefit from belonging to a small, supportive learning community with ample opportunities to engage in research, critical thinking, and special projects.
An Outstanding Student Experience
Student Success Stories
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
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
Academic jobs in the Humanities in general, and in German Studies in particular, are not easy to find these days. We're immensely proud that all four of our graduating PhDs received offers from excellent colleges and universities across the country this year! We asked how they were doing in their new digs; you can read their replies below.
Aaron Carpenter: Allegheny College
Matthew Childs: Wake Forest University
Jeff Jarzomb: University of Nebraska
Detlev Weber: University of Kansas… Read more
A tropical storm bore down, and water flowed thick and fast in the streets. But inside the conference hotel, the mood was apollonian, speech was level and thoughtful, and the activity was, well, German Studies: the writing, reading, speaking, and learning about the arts, cultures, and histories of German-speaking peoples. It was, that is to say, the German Studies Association’s 48th Annual Conference, held September 26-29 in Atlanta, Georgia. And while Denny Hall lay some 2,600 miles to the… Read more
Hello all! My name is Lizzie Feir and I am a PR representative for the German Club! I'm a Junior at UW double majoring in International Studies and Economics.
German Club meets Mondays 5pm in Denny 359; it's a great opportunity to practice German, learn more about German culture, and make lifelong friends! While participation is fun, if you're looking to be productive and add to your CV, some of our officers are graduating so positions are opening up!
My personal experience with… Read more
Admitted Student Day
Saturday, April 20
Join Arts and Sciences faculty, staff and students to explore programs and special opportunities available to students at the UW. This one day event is hosted by the UW Office of Admission. More info and registration here.
New Huskies '24 Welcome
8 a.m. - 9:45 a.m., Alaska Airlines Arena
Kick off your day at the New… Read more
Early Modern Women on Politics and Ethics, 5.-7.10.2023 at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden
Panel: Public and Private Agency – The Ethical and Political Body
Paper: Catharina Elisabeth Velten. Defending the Stage and the Acting Profession
At this interdisciplinary conference I got to present my research on Catharina Velten’s manifesto, in which she argues vigorously against antitheatrical accusations by Johann Joseph Winckler. It was illuminating to see so many connections between… Read more
Conferences attended:
72nd National Postgraduate Colloquium in German Studies (London, 28–29 April 2023
Panel: Memory and Landscapes
Paper Title: “The Ethics of Narrating Catastrophe: Kleist’s Das Erdbeben in Chili”
In my paper, I explore the position of narrative texts in relation to broader public discourses on catastrophe, inquiring after the ethical implications of placing disasters within the framework of a story. Using Heinrich von Kleist’s… Read more
Opera 101 at SEATTLEOPERA.ORG begins November 7!
In this six-part beginner’s guide series, join Associate Director of Community Engagement Lokela Alexander Minami for lively and informative multimedia presentations that will help you make sense of this larger-than-life art form by giving you some essential terms and taking you on a listening tour of some of the most… Read more
Rachel Lundeen wins the prestigious Herman S. & Dorothy B. Lederman Endowed Scholarship of the College of Arts & Sciences for the 2023-24 academic year!
Here is her winning statement so that you learn more about Rachel’s ambitions and goals:
“’But what’s the point of that?’ My friend’s words gave me pause. I had just described one of my most rewarding classes, a German literature course whose instructor emphasized questions over answers. I pondered how to do… Read more