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German Courses Fall 2016

German courses at all levels begin the week of 12 September and registrations are still being accepted for all courses. Whether you are an absolute beginner, a B1 learner who wants to fine tune your business communication skills or an advanced learner who is interested in contemporary German literature, we have an appropriate course for you. Please check out our offerings online and do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or if you would like to take a placement test.
American photographer, peace activitist and educator Raechel Running at the border fence near Agua Prieta, Mexico, where she continuously works with the local community (c) Stefan Falke

2,000 Miles: Divided Land, Common Humanity

German artists Daniel Schwarz and Stefan Falke take a close look at the geography and the cultural and social commonalities on the two sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. Organized in cooperation with the Mexican Cultural Institute as part of the ongoing theme Walls and Borders. On display through November 4.
(c) Chris Totten

P3 Game Arcade

How can a topic such as privacy be conveyed in a playful game? Can games change or widen our perspective? Come see the results of this weekend’s P3 Game Jam on Sunday, September 25, as invited local game developers present the results of their creative collaboration to design new, interactive digital games related to privacy.

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Is there a place in Germany that is special to you? We're looking for park benches, crossroads, districts, cities, landscapes or any other places in Germany big or small that turned into "your" place because of their atmosphere, architecture or personal history.

Dietz’s Rathskeller, 511 7th Street NW, n.d. (likely between 1913 and 1918) 'Fine Day, Sir' reads the caption overhead. Doubtless the beer was good and the smoke heavy. Wall decorations and traditional proverbs, common in German restaurants and saloons, adorn the walls.

Image from the Collections of the Historical Society of Washington, DC

German Roots

Washington's German-speaking community had an enormous impact and presence on the city. German businesses and houses of worship, along with architects, artists, and inhabitants, left a lasting legacy. And they continue to influence the nation's capital today.

P3m5

P3M5 puts an assumption to the test. Using the medium of theater, we ask the question: What does privacy mean in the digital age?

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German Courses Fall 2016

2,000 Miles: Divided Land, Common Humanity

P3 Game Arcade