The Goethe-Institut is the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany with a global reach.We promote knowledge of the German language abroad and foster international cultural cooperation. We convey a comprehensive picture of Germany by providing information on Germany's cultural, social and political life.
Through our network of Goethe-Institutes, Goethe Centres, cultural societies and reading rooms, alongside our examination and language learning centres, we perform the principal tasks of cultural and educational policy abroad. We work in partnership with public and private cultural bodies, the German federal states and municipalities, and the corporate sector.
We draw on the rich variety of our many-faceted open society and Germany's lively culture. We combine the experiences and conceptions of our partners in Germany and abroad with our professional skills and engage in a dialogue rooted in partnership. In doing so, we function as service providers and partners for everyone taking an active interest in Germany and the German language and culture, and act independently with no political affiliations.
We face the cultural policy challenges of globalisation and develop innovative concepts for a world made more human through mutual understanding, where cultural diversity is seen as an asset.
One important goal of the Goethe-Institut Los Angeles is to promote international cultural cooperation and dialogue by organizing a broad variety of events to present German culture and an accurate view of contemporary Germany. The Media Lounge of the Goethe-Institut Los Angeles serves as a resource for those interested in contemporary Germany, and for those interested in teaching and studying German as a foreign language. An extensive collection of German videos and DVD's, books, magazines, periodicals and A/V media titles are available for loan.
The Goethe-Institut Los Angeles does not maintain a language department but handles enrollment and consultation for German classes at our Institutes in Germany.
All events, unless otherwise noted, are in english and open to the public. Dates and format of the events may be subject to change.
We are looking forward to your visit and thank tou for your interest in the Goethe-Institut Los Angeles.
