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Future PerfectThe Sky Above Rostock

Computer geeks in Rostock have set up a communication network for citizens that blocks intelligence agencies and businesses that use data for commercial purposes. [more …]
Photo: Arndt Oehmichen © Deutscher Bundestag
Germany Votes

On September 24th, 2017 Germans go to the polls to decide who will serve as legislators in the Bundestag. Wir begleiten die Wahl in Veranstaltungen, einem Webdossier und unter dem Hashtag #GERvotes auf Twitter.
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Graffiti and Street ArtBerlin Not for Sale

Multi-coloured lettering on high-rise buildings, gigantic figures painted over in black out of protest, advertising with wall paintings – graffiti in Berlin has many faces. Goethe.de invites you on a special walk through the city. [more …]
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Media InitiativesFacts Against Fake News

The German media are caught in a crisis of credibility. In order to regain trust and act against manipulated and false information in the internet, they have launched various initiatives. [more …]

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Constructive Journalism
Happy end instead of bad news

The only good news is bad news? No, think some media in Germany and want to report more constructively in future. Their biggest critics are found within their own ranks. [more …]

For this roof, Thomas Rau went to find a roller coaster manufacturer. The result: 35 percent less steel needed than for a regular roof.

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Future Perfect
A BUILDER WITH A VISION

Forget about energy-efficient construction – architect Thomas Rau is a step ahead already, getting manufacturers and companies to handle raw materials sustainably and take responsibility even after they sell them. [more …]

Digital media have revolutionized language codes

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Contemplating language acquisition today
Uncontrolled in everyday life, but controlled at school?

What is the relationship between controlled and uncontrolled language acquisition? What role is played in this context by social and institutional framework conditions? Views and opinions about this are changing.
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Europe

“Unity in Diversity” has been the motto of the European Union since 2000. Europe and the European project stand for freedom, peace and solidarity among nations – and for a community based on tolerance and interest in one another on the part of many different cultures, traditions and languages, whose preservation is the responsibility of all.

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Magazines from Germany, books on tape, novels, and much more. With our free eLibrary you can access media 24 hours a day, seven days a week through the click of a mouse.

Transatlantic Outreach Program

Providing social studies and STEM educators throughout North America with classroom resources, study tours, and up-to-date information about contemporary Germany.

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