# Kennesaw German Studies Kennesaw State University is home to an AATG German Center of Excellence, where award-winning faculty, staff, and students develop the next generation of global citizens.


German is a Global Community	German is an international language of innovation in the fields of business, technology, physics, engineering, medicine and more. German thinkers helped forge the university as we know it today.	/files/btp6c5aWky56Hzd7aMJC	/pages/iTuQDzGKfXs7hsJKzKlK
German Gets Hired in Georgia & Germany	German, Austrian, and Swiss companies employ over 580,000 people in the Southeast and create 20% of the new jobs in our region each year. Use German to start a career and land your first internship!	/files/ykb7eMDTQfOGQ6kUmZCW	/pages/YauzoSP4QoBMLyZpg3KC
German is the Language of Ideas	German is an international language of innovation in the fields of business, technology, physics, engineering, medicine and more. German thinkers helped forge the university as we know it today.	/files/pJoQhFx8cHIpOUwKyLlp	/pages/PRQ6aKb7O6IFJbC9KUnC
German students soar at Kennesaw	Our students appreciate our unique brand of academic advising which takes into account student strengths, schedules, and career goals. We are proud to share that our alums tend to launch more quickly!	/files/TJjSJaR4zDWcVDO1oxEQ	/pages/B6mFhtrbjIMlnESQhYh3

## Fall 2024 Updates * **Tutoring.** Special welcome to the new WLRC German Tutor, tbd! [Schedule a visit today](/explore/conversation-and-culture)! tbd is available tbd in the WLRC Pilcher (PS) 134. You can also contact tbd at . * **Conversation.** [Kaffeeklatsch](/explore/conversation-and-culture) is currently meeting twice a week: * Thursdays 12:30-1:30 pm in the Starbucks on the 1st floor of the Social Sciences Building * tbd in the World Languages Resources Center (Pilcher 134). * **Contest.** The [Annual Georgia German Poetry Contest](/events/poetry-contest) is live and there are cash prizes. * [**German Honor Society**](/explore/german-honor-society) will host an induction ceremony is scheduled for tbd in Pilcher 204. * **German Student Council.** The representatives have been elected to the [German Student Council](/explore/student-council) and the first meeting of the semester will be in-person and virtually on tbd (in Pilcher 204 or on Teams). * **Study Abroad (Germany)**. Drop in for virtual or face-to-face information sessions about a multitude of programming for study abroad. The schedule and location information can be found on the [**study abroad**](/explore/study-abroad) page. * **Contest.** Submit your idea for the perfect KSU German Club T-Shirt in our [Design Contest](/events/design-contest) and win a prize! * **New Courses.** We offer new courses in German and in English. Please be on the look-out for announcements as we roll out innovative and highly engaging courses that we encourage you to consider for your future studies. {% content-ref url="/pages/M8Y5KCiEWt9dXfPWamgF" %} [Stay Updated](/forms/stay-updated) {% endcontent-ref %} # German Club ## Welcome to German Club! The German Club of Kennesaw State University is a German language and culture club that welcomes all who are interested in learning about German culture, customs, and practicing conversational German. Members need not speak German and are not required to be enrolled in courses of German at any level. Students who attend the German club meetings will be exposed to various German customs as well as to the language. ### Membership *All registered KSU students are eligible for membership in the German Club*. Voting members shall be designated as those students who have attended most meetings in an academic semester. There are currently no dues or fees for membership. The only requirement for membership is a desire to be a part of KSU in an extracurricular affiliation and the desire to expand knowledge of German culture and language. ### Group Chat Stay in touch with the rest of the German Club through live text chat. [**Join on WhatsApp**](https://chat.whatsapp.com/5UZyXlNPOUsBEzZvlIhVJV) ### Campus Community Join our club and subscribe to event postings and organization updates. [**Join on Owl Life**](https://owllife.kennesaw.edu/organization/germanclub) ### **Follow and Discover** Follow the German Club and Herr Goldblatt on your favorite app. [**Follow on Social Media**](http://linktr.ee/herrgoldblatt)

# Student Handbook This handbook will help you understand our program's goals, the attitudes and practices that will help you meet them, and the available resources. ## Welcome to the Program We wish you great success and enjoyment in your study of German! *Viel Erfolg und Vergnügen!* {% embed url="" fullWidth="false" %} Introduction to new students {% endembed %} ## Learning Together, Learning for All We get it - everyone's different. Each of you joining us has a special story to tell, and we can't wait to hear it! Some of you have been learning German for a long time, while others are just starting out. Maybe you've been to Germany, or maybe you've never left your hometown. Some of you love chatting in German, others might be a bit shy but are great at grammar. Some might know loads about German culture, or just what you learned in class. But that's okay - whether you're a beginner or a pro, our German program at KSU welcomes you. ## Our Paths, Our Goals We all have different dreams. You might want to travel, work, or even live in a German-speaking country. Perhaps you're thinking of using German in your career, like in business, tech, public service, teaching, or law. Or maybe you love learning new things and exploring other cultures. And of course, some of you might not know how German fits into your future yet - and that's cool too! Whatever your journey, the German program at KSU is here to help you succeed. ## Never Stop Learning Remember, learning is a never-ending journey. This German program is a stepping stone in that journey, which started way before you joined us and will continue far into the future. It's a myth that you can master a language in just four years - but don't worry, our program is designed to put you on the right track. All of us, your professors, have been where you are and we can't wait to guide you. This experience can transform your life and open new possibilities you haven't even dreamed of. No matter what's in store for your future, KSU's German program will build a strong foundation for you to reach your goals. Guess what? Many of our graduates have made their dreams come true, and you can too! # Portrait of a Major ## What Will You Learn in the German Studies Program? Here at KSU, we have a knack for making German fun and engaging! By the time you graduate, you'll be able to: 1. Live comfortably in a German-speaking country. 2. Chat and make friends with native German speakers. 3. Use German in professional settings and talk about stuff you love. 4. Share your thoughts and convince others in German. 5. Speak and write German so well that little mistakes don't matter. 6. Find resources to keep improving your German. 7. Understand German books and media. 8. Enjoy German literature and link it to their culture. 9. Know about German culture, its history, and how it's different from the U.S. 10. Feel ready to use German in many types of careers. Remember, to reach these goals, you've got to dive in and make the most of all the cool opportunities we offer. We're here for you every step of the way!" ## Learn about the German Studies Program from a Graduate {% embed url="" %} Mason Kane '20 discusses the German Studies Program at KSU {% endembed %} # Learning Objectives Embark on a thrilling journey with our German program! Master the language, explore the culture, and become a confident communicator in German - all in one exciting, enriching package. ## Five Goals Our German program aims to help you hit five key goals, all rolled into everything we do. 1. Mastering German: Each of our courses will help you get better at reading, writing, speaking, and listening in German. Some courses focus on improving your language skills and understanding of grammar, while others use German while teaching different subjects. It's all about practice and putting your language skills to use. Actively learn vocabulary and keep a handy word list, either in a notebook or on your phone. Keep revising and using new words. Don't forget to use grammar notes from your language courses, and spend a chunk of your day thinking and communicating in German. Practice makes perfect! 2. Understanding German Texts: German studies aren't just about reading literature; it's about understanding everyday communication, history, and culture too. But, reading and discussing various texts is a fantastic way to improve your language skills. Literature also gives you a peek into different moments in German history, which can help you understand and connect better with Germans today. Plus, it helps build critical thinking, super important for any learning journey! 3. Info-Savvy in German: Great communication isn't just about speaking a language well; it's also about what you're sharing. Being able to find, understand, and present accurate information is crucial. After all, we're in the age of information overload! As part of your German studies, you'll learn how to filter and use this information, making you a confident communicator in German. 4. Understanding German Culture: When we talk about "culture", we mean it all - from classic arts to everyday lifestyle and unwritten social norms. Learning about culture is a total experience. That's why spending time in Germany and participating in extra-curricular activities can give you a deep understanding of the German way of life. 5. Being Comfortable with German Culture: As a German student, you'll get loads of opportunities to interact with Germans and experience their culture, be it in the classroom, through activities, or even studying in Germany. All of these experiences will help you engage deeply with German culture and feel at home in it. Remember, these goals aren't separate; they all tie together to give you a rich understanding of German language and culture, making your German learning journey exciting and rewarding! # German Learning Hub Embark on a German learning adventure, blending language courses with engaging cultural immersion, making learning fun and exciting both in and outside the classroom! ## Media & Culture Learning German isn't just about textbooks, it's also about diving into German culture. Here's how you can do it: 1. **Music & Movies**: Get hooked to German music and films. Use platforms like Spotify and YouTube. Sing along to your favorite German songs - it's a fun way to learn! 2. **News**: Read online German newspapers and magazines. Google can help you find popular ones like Der Spiegel and Die Zeit. 3. **Books**: Try German books, or even translations of your favorites. Check out websites like Amazon.de or abebooks.com to find them. 4. **Radio & TV**: Listen to German radio stations online and watch German television like Deutsche Welle (viewable in the WLRC). Some news shows like Die Tagesschau offer slower versions, which can be helpful for beginners. 5. **Streaming Services**: Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime offer German-language movies and shows. Some even have German subtitles or are dubbed in German. You can also access a free Mediathek site for a broadcaster (such as ARD, ZDF, RTL, SAT1, 3SAT, or ProSieben). Paid German streaming is available through [youtv.de](http://youtv.de/). 6. **Apps**: Install apps like Zeit Online or DW on your phone or tablet for news updates in German. 7. **Social Networks**: Connect with German speakers online. It's a great way to practice your language skills. 8. **Change Your Settings**: Consider changing your phone or social media language settings to German. It's a cool daily immersion trick! Remember, learning is best when you're enjoying yourself. Share what you learn with your friends, keep a German journal, and build a personal German vocabulary notebook. It's more fun to learn together! {% content-ref url="/pages/PRQ6aKb7O6IFJbC9KUnC" %} [Conversation & Culture](/explore/conversation-and-culture) {% endcontent-ref %} ## Language Training 1. **GRMN Courses**: KSU courses focus on things that are harder to learn by yourself, like German history, literature, and advanced grammar. Enjoy these subjects and connect them with German culture outside the class. You'll also get a chance to polish your formal writing and technical vocabulary. But remember, fun activities like music, movies, or casual chats in German are for your free time, not the main focus in class. 2. **Speaking Partner**: Stop by the World Language Resource Center to chat in German about anything that interests you. It's a great way to practice. 3. **Co-curricular Activities**: There are plenty of chances to use German outside the class. These help you practice speaking and listening and learn more about German life and culture. Plus, you'll meet students with the same goals as you. 1. Join the [**Peer Buddy Program**](/explore/peer-buddy-program) and attach to a German speaking partner in the area. 2. Attend the Kaffeestunde to practice your spoken German. 3. Attend guest lectures and musical performances related to German on campus. 4. Attend off-campus events and trips. 5. Seek out international students from German-speaking countries and befriend them. 6. Watch German films shown on campus, at Filmabend, or at the [**Atlanta Film Festival**](https://www.atlantafilmfestival.com/). 7. Become active in the [Student Council](/explore/student-council). # Academic Advising KSU students benefit from planning their course of study in advance. Familiarize yourself with the course schedule templates below, according to your area of interest. ## First Year Students and Focus Areas Incoming students must select a focus area or a major before they may enroll in courses. Focus Areas are not permanent, and they provide students with a flexible way to discover the right major. To help you with your planning process, please see the following diagram, which depicts which courses you might want to take, depending on the focus area you select. Try to take all of the "core" courses and pick add-ons (marked with + signs) if you wish to focus in Business or STEM fields. You can use the diagram for your planning purposes if you wish (see [duplicating files in Figma](https://help.figma.com/hc/en-us/articles/360038511533-Duplicate-or-copy-files#:~:text=From%20an%20open%20file,-Duplicate%20a%20file\&text=Click%20file%20name%20to%20open,and%20the%20original%20file%27s%20location.)). Note: foreign language study is possible in every focus area, as it is a General Education requirement. Sometimes, the DegreeWorks course scheduling system will flag students who enroll in their first language course. In almost all cases, this should be corrected with a **manual override** by the University Registrar (see also [What is a Focus Area?](https://advising.kennesaw.edu/college_advising_centers/owladvising/focus_area.php)). {% @figma/embed fileId="QbOeeppe1WCB5aKHDDq8QV" nodeId="0:1" url="" %} ## Course Planning for Majors {% hint style="success" %} KSU German Studies Majors graduate ahead of schedule with study and work abroad. {% endhint %} The Department of World Languages and Cultures offers a B.A. program in Modern Language & Culture, and German students have the option to specialize in German and another language. This program is dynamic, and offers students the opportunity to enroll in at home or abroad, earning credit hours at German learning institutes or through German work experiences. Majors diversify their knowledge and experience through a combination of general education coursework, free electives, language study, upper-division related studies courses, internships, and/or study abroad experiences. We recommend that students pursue study abroad each summer, schedules permitting. ### Frequently Asked Questions * What credits can I earn during the Maymester (Crossing Borders and Cultures in South Western Germany)?\ *This two week program can replace a single course, such as WLC 2209 or GRMN 3390?* * What credits can I earn during the Summer Intensive in Münster (WiPDaF)?\ *This 1-2 month course can replace 1-2 courses, depending on how many months you study there. Those courses can include: GRMN 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002, 3200, 3302, 3303, or, upon instructor approval, other GRMN courses.* * What credits can I earn during the Semester or Year Abroad in Paderborn?\ *This 1-2 semester program can replace many courses, such as WLC/GRMN 1001-4000 level courses depending your needs/program requirements.* * What credits can I earn during an Internship in Germany?\ *This internship experience can get you from 3-9 credits in WLC/GRMN 3398.* # Introductory Courses ## Learning German Language Kennesaw State University German Studies uses the free textbook, [*der | die | das*](https://www.dddgerman.org/) across the language sequence GRMN 1001, 1002, 2001, and 2002. The DDD project is a German language learning website developed by [Dr. Jamie Rankin](https://german.princeton.edu/department/people/faculty/core/james-w-rankin) of Princeton University. Listen to our podcast episode to gain a better understanding of why we chose it. {% embed url="" %} ## Supplement: Der und mehr A grant-supported auxiliary resource developed to complement the materials in DDD. Developed by: Shane Peterson, Ph.D., Sabine Smith, Ph.D., Dylan Goldblatt, Ph.D., and Susanne Estrella. {% embed url="" %} ## Vocabulary Training Follow the tutorials below to gain exposure and proficiency with the high frequency vocabulary in our German as a Foreign Language (DaF) curriculum. {% embed url="" %} # Advanced Courses Unlock success in your German classes with these inclusive and engaging tips on class preparation, reading strategies, and active learning! In your German classes, you'll get a handy guide that tells you what you'll learn and how you'll be graded. Read it well and keep it close. Remember, success comes with a positive mindset and doing your best. ## Be Ready Be ready for class. Do your homework in a quiet place, free from distractions. Set time aside regularly to do homework. Think of it this way: for each credit, you'll need two hours of homework every week. So, a three-credit course means nine hours a week: three for class and six for homework. Remember, less time means less learning. When you have reading homework, take your time. Write notes, think about the themes, and try to understand more than just the words. Reading often in German will help you a lot. Be thorough with your writing assignments and finish them on time. Check your own work before you turn it in. Use the required books, especially the ones on grammar and dictionaries. Keep a notebook, pen, pencil, calendar, and a folder for class materials. Maybe get a German-German dictionary someday. Pay full attention in class. Turn off your phones and other gadgets. Come early, get set up, and start work on time. Be ready to work with your classmates and professors. Join group activities, communicate in German, and do your best. Remember, practice is key to mastering a language. Some classes will have lectures. Come ready to take notes. Keep them organized and use them for review. Make friends with your classmates and professors. If you have questions or need help, visit your professors during their office hours. They're always ready to help. Remember, class is just one way to learn German at KSU. Try to practice speaking, listening, and reading outside of class too. ## How to Read a Text You'll read a lot in your German classes. Here are some tips: 1. Find a quiet place. 2. Give yourself enough time to read carefully. 3. Keep a steady pace. If you don't understand something, read it again before looking up words. 4. Be active while reading. Take notes and mark your texts. 5. Don't exhaust yourself. If you're too tired to concentrate, take a break. ## How to Annotate a Text Don't be shy to write in your books. Your notes will always be with you this way. For non-fiction, mark the main points and summarize arguments. For fiction, list characters and track elements that you find interesting. Engage with the text, predict what will happen next, ask questions, or even imagine conversations with the characters. Mark unfamiliar words to look them up later. # German 3200 GRMN 3200: Reading and Writing for Pleasure and Purpose {% hint style="info" %} Haben Sie sich schon mal gefragt …? What makes a good read? In this course we analyze texts for fun and purpose! {% endhint %} ## Description We review a variety of texts ranging from idiomatic expressions to pick-up lines, music lyrics, poems, memoirs, and short stories... but also news, interviews, and scholarly texts - culminating in a collaborative translation project of actual real-world museum panels. You are grooming your reading and writing skills in pursuit of what you identify as “a good read”! Take this course to learn to read for purpose and pleasure. Learn to become a better communicator through an improved understanding of reception, the practice of analysis, and the exercise of creative production! ## Skills * Deutsch und Englisch * Interaktives Lernen * Lesestrategien * Schreibhilfen * Sprechtipps ## Highlights * “Sprüche” & Musik * Nachrichten & Interviews * Geschichten & Gedichte * Historisches & Aktuelles * ein Übersetzungsprojekt: Was macht Spaß beim Lesen & Schreiben? # German 4434 GRMN 4434: Topics in Language, Literature & Culture {% hint style="info" %} Erfahren Sie Ihre Kultur und die der Deutschen – interaktiv mit Herz-Azubis! {% endhint %} ## Description We prepare for six weeks with German Azubis in our class by studying German-American cultural differences in perceptions, communication, and behaviors – and by planning field trips and site visits in and around KSU - in project-based learning experiences that translate into marketable skills and resumé entries - grooming YOU as a project manager. ## Links {% content-ref url="/pages/exqPIMM0YS6INpvlUwlW" %} [Peer Buddy Program](/explore/peer-buddy-program) {% endcontent-ref %} ## Skills + Highlights * Deutsch und Englisch * Simulationen * Exkursionen * Interkulturelle Kommunikation * Spaß # German 4456 GRMN 4456: Grenzgebiete der deutschen Sprache (Advanced Grammar & Linguistics) {% hint style="info" %} Explore vibrant examples of multi-cultural writing in the German language! {% endhint %} ## Description Improve your grammar and style through creative writing, read short stories by four multi-cultural German authors (Japanese, Turkish, Russian/Jewish, Black/American), and learn about German dialects, and the influences of languages on each other. ## Highlights * **Read** short, auto-fictional essays about identity, home/belonging, language barriers, being othered, etc. * **Analyze** multi-cultural voices as models of excellent German * **Imitate** their grammar, style, and content through creative, first-person writing * **Present** on a German dialect and an influence of or on the German language # WLC 2306 WLC 2306: Voices of Dissent ## About the Seminar This course offers a passport into the hidden world of dissent. Here, we bear witness to art’s extraordinary capacity to challenge tyranny and empower the persecuted. Together, we will trace a legacy of courage that still echoes, calling us to lives of freedom and fearless creativity. We will traverse the world's continents in this seminar, and give voice to non-canonical authors and artists of Europe, Central and South America, Africa, West Asia, and South and East Asia. ## Getting to Know Each Other Next semester, your guide will be Dr. Dylan Goldblatt (Ph.D., Germanic Languages and Literatures; Graduate Certificate in Comparative Literature). Before coming to KSU, Dr. Goldblatt lived in Europe and Asia. He is also a researcher in the field of Law in Literature. We are thrilled to hear about your interest in this first-of-its-kind academic journey into the modern history of artistic dissent. Explore this rich literary and artistic theme of resistance next semester, and learn to create and speak truth for yourself. ## Join the Conversation {% embed url="" %} # Our Faculty Meet the KSU German faculty, your guides to an exciting learning journey through innovative courses from beginner's language to senior seminars!

### Directory


Dr. Shane Peterson Associate Professor Pilcher 248 speter71@kennesaw.edu				/files/4XN6nZ6Y1aKR2aDycdkv
Magdalena Constantin Instructor Pilcher 221 mconsta@kennesaw.edu				/files/ylKY6vXuFlixGe9rC9Vc
Susanne Estrella Instructor Pilcher 221 sestrell@kennesaw.edu				/files/1lzaxovvAA6GyoZpRwOT
Sabina Carlson Instructor Pilcher 221 scarls14@kennesaw.edu				/files/xajYOkFD6gVMjz8W7Bd9
Dr. Lucy Henry Adjunct Professor Pilcher 221 lhenry34@kennesaw.edu				/files/16L5gc2ZXEkUnJHZtm1s
Dr. Aleksandra Starcevic	Adjunct Professor Pilcher 221 astarcev@kennesaw.edu			/files/M1pStvxaKRY6caxEaU2r
Dr. Leili Meskarzadeh	Adjunct Professor	Pilcher 221	email forthcoming

## Faculty Publications

Shane Peterson, Ph.D.

#### Articles Ergai, Awatef, Shane D. Peterson, Ginny Zhan, and Sabine Smith. “Advancing Intercultural\ Communication Skills in Diverse Teams: An Intervention Program for Project-Based Engineering Courses.” *Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice* 23.10 (2023): 120-136. Peterson, Shane D. “The Contested Status of Illustrated Literature (1860-1890).” *Colloquia Germanica* 49.2-3 (2016 \[2018]): 259-82. Peterson, Shane D. “Projection Spaces: Manifestations of the Alpine in the Reception of the Austrian *Heimatfilm Echo der Berge* (1954) and of the Vienna Flak Towers.” *Austrian Studies* 18 (2010): 124-40. #### Book Chapters Peterson, Shane D. “Illustrated Editions of Novels as Marketing Strategy: The Case of Wilhelm Raabe.” *Market Strategies and German Literature in the Long Nineteenth Century*, eds. Vance Byrd & Ervin Malakaj. De Gruyter, 2020. 269-305. Peterson, Shane D. “Intranational Migration – The Search for Postwar Austrian *Heimat* in « Echo der Berge »(1954).” *Imaginäre Topographien: Migration und Verortung*, eds. Klaus Müller-Richter and Ramona Uritescu-Lombard. Bielefeld: Transcript, 2007. 127-42. #### Refereed Conference Proceedings Ergai, Awatef, Shane D. Peterson, Ginny Zhan, and Sabine Smith. [“Improving Communication Skills in Global Engineers: Adapting the UNESCO Story Circles Method in an Undergraduate Engineering Course.”](https://peer.asee.org/40608) American Society for Engineering Education. *2022 Annual Conference & Exposition*. #### Textbooks Peterson, Shane D., Sabine Smith, Dylan Goldblatt, and Susanne Estrella. [“der und mehr”:](https://alg.manifoldapp.org/projects/der-und-mehr) An Online, Open-Source German Language Textbook. #### Undergraduate Research Mentorship Faculty Mentor, First-Year Scholars Program, “Measuring German Vocabulary Learning,” 2020-21.

Sabine Smith, Ph.D.

#### Monographs * Peterson, Shane, Sabine H. Smith, Dylan Goldblatt, Susanne Estrella. *Der und mehr.* Open Textbooks, ALG, 2020. Available via [https://alg.manifoldapp.org/projects/der-und-mehr](https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Falg.manifoldapp.org%2Fprojects%2Fder-und-mehr\&data=05%7C01%7Cngoldbla%40kennesaw.edu%7Cda27d8d04078490416e808dba1ba73c8%7C45f26ee5f134439ebc93e6c7e33d61c2%7C1%7C0%7C638281594400850457%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C\&sdata=srHp9v2FA%2BQaIvBUVsmSjJUTzJ1SgddYotCgUaTSI%2Fw%3D\&reserved=0) * Ehland, Christoph, Sabine H. Smith, eds. *KSU UPB Maymester 2016: Georgia with the Germans.* Paderborn: np, 2017. Available in print and via [https://uni-paderborn.sciebo.de/index.php/s/wOpITMLOF3aCPsA](https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Funi-paderborn.sciebo.de%2Findex.php%2Fs%2FwOpITMLOF3aCPsA\&data=05%7C01%7Cngoldbla%40kennesaw.edu%7Cda27d8d04078490416e808dba1ba73c8%7C45f26ee5f134439ebc93e6c7e33d61c2%7C1%7C0%7C638281594400850457%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C\&sdata=aR6d%2FCIy2wV0df4aAC%2B%2FKNhHvajtXg2xs56kj7uABrI%3D\&reserved=0) * Robbins, Sarah, Sabine H. Smith, and Federica Santini, eds. *Bridging Cultures: International Women Faculty Transforming the US Academy.* Lanham, MD: University Press of America, 2011. * Smith, Sabine H. *Sexual Violence in German Culture: Rereading and Rewriting the Tradition.* Studien zum Theater, Film, Fernsehen 26. Frankfurt: Peter Lang, 1998. #### Book chapters: * Levintova, Ekaterina, Sabine H. Smith, Iris Berdrow, Laura Boudon, Dan Paracka, and Paul Worley. “Have Interest, Will NOT Travel: Multi-Institutional Study of the Reasons Why Students Opt Out of Study Abroad,” in: Namaste, Nina & Amanda Sturgill, eds. *Mind The Gap: Integrating Global Learning at Home and Abroad* (Stylus, 2020). * Berdrow, Iris, Rebecca Cruise, Ekaterina Levintova, Sabine H. Smith, Laura Boudon, Dan Paracka, and Paul Worley. “Exploring Patterns of Student Global Learning Choices: A Multi-Institutional Analysis,” in: Namaste, Nina & Amanda Sturgill, eds. *Mind The Gap: Integrating Global Learning at Home and Abroad* (Stylus, 2020). * Smith, Sabine H. “The Urban Residential Balcony as Interstitial Site.” *Resistance and the City.* Ed. Christoph Ehland and Pascal Fischer; (= Spatial Practices series). Amsterdam/Leiden: Rodopi/Brill, 2018, 168-184. * Smith, Sabine H. “Staking the Ground for the ‘Third Place’: Fostering Intercultural Competence in Foreign Language Students at an American University.” *Intercultural Encounters in Education, vol.2* Ed. Ulla Kriebernegg, Roberta Maierhofer and Hermine Penz. Vienna: LIT Verlag, 2014, 9-27. * Smith, Sabine H. “Perfectly Ambivalent: How German Am I?” *Bridging Cultures: International Women Faculty Transforming the US Academy.* Ed. Sarah Robbins, Sabine H. Smith, and Federica Santini. Lanham, MD: University Press of America, 2011, 40-60. (Reprinted in *Journal of Transnational American Studies*, 4(1) (2012), 11-31. Available [http://escholarship.org/uc/item/5bx354k1#page-1](https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fescholarship.org%2Fuc%2Fitem%2F5bx354k1%23page-1\&data=05%7C01%7Cngoldbla%40kennesaw.edu%7Cda27d8d04078490416e808dba1ba73c8%7C45f26ee5f134439ebc93e6c7e33d61c2%7C1%7C0%7C638281594400850457%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C\&sdata=HXU%2B7w4xPNDaeZsnH%2BXkv977n3UYhXMEiTk6wTpoBTY%3D\&reserved=0)). * Santini, Federica, Sabine H. Smith, and Sarah Robbins. “Introduction.” *Bridging Cultures: International Women Faculty Transforming the US Academy.* Ed. Sarah Robbins, Sabine H. Smith, and Federica Santini. Lanham, MD: University Press of America, 2011, xxi-xlii. (Reprinted in *Journal of Transnational American Studies*, 4(1) (2012), 1-10. Available [http://escholarship.org/uc/item/5bx354k1#page-1](https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fescholarship.org%2Fuc%2Fitem%2F5bx354k1%23page-1\&data=05%7C01%7Cngoldbla%40kennesaw.edu%7Cda27d8d04078490416e808dba1ba73c8%7C45f26ee5f134439ebc93e6c7e33d61c2%7C1%7C0%7C638281594400850457%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C\&sdata=HXU%2B7w4xPNDaeZsnH%2BXkv977n3UYhXMEiTk6wTpoBTY%3D\&reserved=0) ) * Howard, Lori, Sarah R. Robbins, Sabine H. Smith, and *Bridging Cultures* writers. “Epilogue: Synthesizing Stories and Making Connections.” *Bridging Cultures: International Women Faculty Transforming the US Academy.* Ed. Sarah Robbins, Sabine H. Smith, and Federica Santini Lanham, MD: University Press of America, 2011, 157-173. * Santini, Federica, and Sabine H. Smith. “Questions: Reflection, Discussion and Cultural Change.” *Bridging Cultures: International Women Faculty Transforming the US Academy.* Ed. Sarah Robbins, Sabine H. Smith, and Federica Santini. Lanham, MD: University Press of America, 2011, 174-177. * Smith, Sabine H. “’I would have hoped for a different discussion…’: An Interview with Helke Sander.” *Triangulated Visions: Women in Recent German Cinema.* Ed. Ingeborg Major O’Sickey and Ingeborg von Zadow. New York: SUNY P, 1998. #### Articles (peer reviewed/refereed): * Ergai, Awatef, Shane Peterson, Sabine H. Smith, Ginny Zhan, ”Advancing Intercultural Communication Skills in Diverse Teams: An Intervention Program for Project-Based Engineering Courses.“ *Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice* 23:10 (2023).120 – 136. * Ergai, Awatef, Shane Peterson, Ginny Zhan, Sabine H. Smith, „Improving Communication Skills in Global Engineers: Adapting the UNESCO Story Circles Method in an Undergraduate Engineering Course,” *2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Minneapolis, MN, 2022.*American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), 1-18. [https://peer.asee.org/40608](https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpeer.asee.org%2F40608\&data=05%7C01%7Cngoldbla%40kennesaw.edu%7Cda27d8d04078490416e808dba1ba73c8%7C45f26ee5f134439ebc93e6c7e33d61c2%7C1%7C0%7C638281594400850457%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C\&sdata=oDll0w9bjiTseTs5etcvNRSh1247GVn1xTau5iVgrSM%3D\&reserved=0).[Available here](https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpeer.asee.org%2Fimproving-communication-skills-in-global-engineers-adapting-the-unesco-story-circles-method-in-undergraduate-engineering-programs\&data=05%7C01%7Cngoldbla%40kennesaw.edu%7Cda27d8d04078490416e808dba1ba73c8%7C45f26ee5f134439ebc93e6c7e33d61c2%7C1%7C0%7C638281594401006683%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C\&sdata=PR2XTMtD1bg34LjhR8jsrcshufKOKJ0EGDq6qTNIdao%3D\&reserved=0). * GuramatunhuCooper, Nyasha M., Darlene Xiomara Rodriguez, Uttam Kokil, Sabine H. Smith, “Cross-Cultural Contexts of Teaching and Learning: Experiences of International Faculty at a Southeastern University in the United States,” *Currents in Teaching and Learning*14:1 (September 2022). 55-69. [Available here](https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwebcdn.worcester.edu%2Fcurrents-in-teaching-and-learning%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F65%2F2022%2F09%2FCurrents-14-01-GuramatunhuCooper-Xiomara-Rodriguez-Kokil-Smith-Cross-Cultural-Contexts-of-Teaching-and-Learning-Experiences-of-International-Faculty.pdf\&data=05%7C01%7Cngoldbla%40kennesaw.edu%7Cda27d8d04078490416e808dba1ba73c8%7C45f26ee5f134439ebc93e6c7e33d61c2%7C1%7C0%7C638281594401006683%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C\&sdata=Xn4xq3edk%2FlEHzTxkt7pVLiQ%2FOthhUIwatSins%2BXUAI%3D\&reserved=0). * Smith, Sabine H., and Daniel J. Paracka. “Global learning is shared learning: Interdisciplinary intercultural competence at a comprehensive regional university” International Journal for Intercultural Relations 63:1 (2018), 17-26. Smith, Sabine H., “Investigating Products, Practices, and Perspectives in a Simulated Moving Abroad Project.” Garrett-Rucks, Paula and Alvino Fantini, eds. Dimension 2016 Special Issue: Focus on Intercultural Competence (2016). 169-194. Available at * Terantino, Joseph, Claudia Stura, Sabine H. Smith, and Jeannette Boettcher. “Die Integration von interkultureller Kommunikationskompetenz in das Curriculum eines Institutes für Fremdsprachen: Eine explorative Fallstudie” \[Integrating Intercultural Communicative Competence Into the Curriculum of a Department of Foreign Languages: An Exploratory Case Study] Intercultural Journal: Online Zeitschrift für Interkulturelle Studien 12:21 (2013). 59-70. Available at . * Smith, Sabine H., and Miriam Bley. „Streets in the Sky: The Balconies of Lima and the Road to Intercultural Competence.“ *The Journal of Global Initiatives* 7:2 (2012). 143-166. * Hoyt, Kristin, and Sabine H. Smith. “Keeping Them In While Getting Them Out” *FLAG Journal* 1:1 (Fall 2009). 15-22. * Hunt, Hugh, Catherine Lewis, and Smith, Sabine H. “Following in Anne Frank’s Footsteps: An Interdisciplinary Study Abroad Program.” *The International Journal of the Humanities* 5:9 (Fall 2007). 61-68. #### Online teaching modules, research-based * Contributor of online module “Embracing the Monkey Wrench: Preparing for the OPI” to Webinar by DFL Faculty Learning Community “High Leverage Teaching Practice” Available at (5/18). * Contributor of online module “Exploring Your Worldview and the Importance of Self-Assessment” (pre-departure section) for KSU Campus Internationalization Prize: Online Intercultural Education and Training for Study Abroad Engagement,” for Co-PIs Drs. Wade-Berg, Slinger-Friedman, Robinson-Dooley, and Coffey, sponsored by the KSU Institute of Global Initiatives (6/16). * Contributor of online module “Cultural Simulation “It’s Peanuts!” [http://dga.kennesaw.edu/sig/itaic.php](https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fdga.kennesaw.edu%2Fsig%2Fitaic.php\&data=05%7C01%7Cngoldbla%40kennesaw.edu%7Cda27d8d04078490416e808dba1ba73c8%7C45f26ee5f134439ebc93e6c7e33d61c2%7C1%7C0%7C638281594401006683%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C\&sdata=ow3ONLOQIuUakKZkkUWsAdIABvKVt6NQDaQuiEJ1xrw%3D\&reserved=0) for KSU Campus Internationalization Prize: “Campus Internationalization Prize: Interdisciplinary Teaching and Assessment of Intercultural Competence,” for Co-PIs Drs. Smith, Paracka and Terantino, sponsored by the KSU Institute of Global Initiatives (6/15). #### Performances, exhibits, and installations * Coordinator of translation project (English-German) of KSU MHHE exhibit [Voices from the Great War,](https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhistorymuseum.kennesaw.edu%2Fexhibitions%2Ftraveling%2Fgreat-war.php\&data=05%7C01%7Cngoldbla%40kennesaw.edu%7Cda27d8d04078490416e808dba1ba73c8%7C45f26ee5f134439ebc93e6c7e33d61c2%7C1%7C0%7C638281594401006683%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C\&sdata=A%2BvtdMKHzIm%2BkI6zUcZuUk4OGRfDtww%2FM2fm4t8UNEw%3D\&reserved=0) *with undergraduate students in GRMN 3200 (Spring 20232), KSU. Forthcoming.* * Coordinator of translation project (English-German) of KSU MHHE exhibit [Enduring Tension: (En)countering Antisemitism in Every Age](https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhistorymuseum.kennesaw.edu%2Fexhibitions%2Ftraveling%2Fenduring-tension.php\&data=05%7C01%7Cngoldbla%40kennesaw.edu%7Cda27d8d04078490416e808dba1ba73c8%7C45f26ee5f134439ebc93e6c7e33d61c2%7C1%7C0%7C638281594401006683%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C\&sdata=xVoYkOl68EaeCOuY6WwnqTdCx3ZHNeLVhjg046dDEkw%3D\&reserved=0), with undergraduate students in GRMN 3200 (Spring 2022), KSU. Available at [https://meethistory.kennesaw.edu/items/show/90](https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmeethistory.kennesaw.edu%2Fitems%2Fshow%2F90\&data=05%7C01%7Cngoldbla%40kennesaw.edu%7Cda27d8d04078490416e808dba1ba73c8%7C45f26ee5f134439ebc93e6c7e33d61c2%7C1%7C0%7C638281594401006683%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C\&sdata=50ouzlldM%2F%2FeRvvS%2Bd%2FeDJMPUKOLqihEHxRqH60bI0E%3D\&reserved=0) (5/22). * Co-Curator of bi-lingual exhibit „Remembering Ravensbrück: Women and the Holocaust,“ co-presented w/ Dr. Jennifer Dickey and undergraduate students in HIST 4426 and GRMN 3305, KSU (5/12). * Co-Curator of bi-lingual exhibit „*Karikatur* of Power:World War II Through Political Cartoons,“ co-presented w/ Dr. Catherine Lewis and undergraduate students in HIST 4428 and GRMN 3305, KSU (3/09).

# Conversation & Culture ## Kaffeeklatsch Each semester the German Studies program offers a weekly conversation hour known as Kaffeeklatsch. This semester there are two sessions. {% hint style="success" %} By appointment in the World Languages Resources Center, in Pilcher 134. {% endhint %} {% hint style="success" %} Thursdays 12:30-1:30 in the Starbucks on the 1st floor of the Social Sciences Building. {% endhint %} ## German Tutoring Kennesaw State University hosts a [World Languages Resource Collection](https://radow.kennesaw.edu/wlrc/index.php) (WLRC) in Pilcher Hall, Room 134. This newly renovated language lab is a state-of-the-art facility for language learners and we can't wait to spend time with you there! The German tutor will be present for drop-in face-to-face or remote sessions at the language lab this semester according to the following schedule. {% hint style="success" %} Spring 2024 German Tutoring with [Desiree Bessler](mailto:dbessler@students.kennesaw.edu): please contact Desiree for the schedule {% endhint %} * [**Make a Face-to-Face Appointment**](https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/WorldLanguagesResourceCollection2@kennesawedu.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/s/TT32eTkOn0OP0ZsYIwLGGw2) * [**Make an MS Teams Appointment**](https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/WorldLanguagesResourceCollection2@kennesawedu.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/s/gVqoXIDaKkikg1opw-34dQ2) * [**Meet in the virtual lab**](https://teams.microsoft.com/l/channel/19%3aea675708ac5c43ed99d2a590337b6b13%40thread.tacv2/General?groupId=4ce45450-0c37-4248-ac8a-661ea53b6fa1\&tenantId=45f26ee5-f134-439e-bc93-e6c7e33d61c2)

## Atlanta Metro Area Events Visit [**German Events**](https://www.germanevents.org/calendar) for an up-to-date calendar with all German, Austrian, and Swiss events to be hosted in the Atlanta Metro. ## Podcasts Most podcasts are multi-platform. They are linked here from varied sources, but many can be found by title wherever you listen to podcasts. * [True Crime Germany](https://open.spotify.com/show/0RPti4v7SYR5Uyep8bK9x7?si=tPQ-0vwSQKmRp0KdIdXRFA) * [Apokalypse & Filterkaffee](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hcG9rYWx5cHNlLXVuZC1maWx0ZXJrYWZmZWUucG9kaWdlZS5pby9mZWVkL21wMw?ep=14) * [Podcast ohne (richtigen) Namen](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9wb2RjYXN0b2huZW5hbWVuLnBvZGlnZWUuaW8vZmVlZC9tcDM?ep=14) * [Nightlounge](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLnNvdW5kY2xvdWQuY29tL3VzZXJzL3NvdW5kY2xvdWQ6dXNlcnM6MzMwOTE3NTM2L3NvdW5kcy5yc3M?ep=14) * [WDR 2 Kabarett](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cxLndkci5kZS9tZWRpYXRoZWsvYXVkaW8vd2RyMi93ZHIyLWthYmFyZXR0L2thYmFyZXR0LXBvZGNhc3QtMTAwLnBvZGNhc3Q?ep=14) * [Baywatch Berlin](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9iYXl3YXRjaC1iZXJsaW4ucG9kaWdlZS5pby9mZWVkL21wMw?ep=14) (or [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baywatch-berlin/id1488376434)) * [Game Two: Montalk & Press Select](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3MubmV4eC5jbG91ZC8wMDdETDA4Qk1FMkZTTw?ep=14) * [Plauschangriff](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL3JvY2tldGJlYW5zLnR2L3BsYXVzY2hhbmdyaWZmLnhtbA?ep=14) * [Chaosradio](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9jaGFvc3JhZGlvLmRlL2ZlZWQvbXAz?ep=14) * [WDR Hörspiel-Speicher](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cxLndkci5kZS9tZWRpYXRoZWsvYXVkaW8vaG9lcnNwaWVsLXNwZWljaGVyL3dkcl9ob2Vyc3BpZWxzcGVpY2hlcjE1MC5wb2RjYXN0?ep=14) * [Gemischtes Hack](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gemischtes-hack/id1292709842) * [Bleib Gesund](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bleib-gesund-podcast/id1530070152) * [Düsseldorf-Aufwacher](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d%C3%BCsseldorf-aufwacher-der-nachrichtenpodcast-von-rp/id1485140931) ## Film & TV The KSU WLRC provides a library of German film content, which may be checked out and viewed in physical copies. If you prefer to stream your content on your own devices, here are some suggestions. Subtitle quality may vary. If this is your first time searching for German language media content, try using this [website](https://languagelearningwithnetflix.com/catalogue.html#language=German\&country=United%20States), which catalogues the best German movies and shows on Netflix according to the country where you subscribe (default: USA). If you want to maximize your comprehension while watching German audio sources, try using 📖 [this Chrome extension](https://www.doublesubs.com/?ref=producthunt) (for YouTube and Netflix) that provides double subtitles and other functionality. * M (1931) * The Baader-Meinhof Complex * Berlin, I Love You * im juli * Lola rennt / Run Lola Run * System Crasher * Die drei !!! * Willkommen bei den Hartmanns * Vienna Blood * Dark * Babylon Berlin * Monaco Franze * Kir Royale * Das Boot * Toni Erdmann * Der Pass ## Music Diversify your listening habit with music from the German-speaking world. Check out these artists or post your own suggestions here! ## Spotify {% embed url="" %} ### Deutschpop * Sarah Connor * Lena Meyer-Landrut * Herbert Grönemeyer * Nena * Yvonne Catterfeld * Annemarie Eilfeld * Bill Kaulitz * Mark Forster * Lea * Silbermond * Die Ärzte * Die Toten Hosen ### Deutschrap * Fettes Brot * Die fantastischen Vier * Edgar Wasser * Deichkind * Angry Teng * Seeed * Sido * Fatoni * OG Keemo ### Metal & Punk * Valbourg * Vasari * Team Scheisse ## YouTube and FAQs Sometimes students of German culture seek out non-fictional clips by and about the German-speaking world on YouTube. Alternatively, some North American audiences may seek to better understand their own culture to enhance their proficiency with another culture. Here are clips on various topics that are included for these purposes. ### Transportation * Why do North American residents often consider walking, cycling, or riding the bus to be so onerous? [On Stroads](https://youtu.be/ORzNZUeUHAM). * Why are passenger trains fast in Europe but slow in the United States? [About rail](http://zierke.com/shasta_route/pages/17willstay.html) in the US vs. Europe. # German Honor Society Kennesaw German Studies students can apply to the KSU chapter of the Delta Phi Alpha National German Honor Society. Learn more about the details of this process and the benefits of induction.

KSU German Studies students at The Halle Foundation in Buckhead, GA.

## Benefits Delta Phi Alpha offers several scholarships to recognize and support high-achieving Delta Phi Alpha undergraduate students and after your induction you will be eligible to apply. Delta Phi Alpha’s scholarship application deadlines are each year on March 15th and November 15th. KSU's own deadline to join the society in a month ahead of that. {% hint style="info" %} To apply to the German Honor Society for induction in the current semester, please submit your materials through the [**online application portal**](/forms/apply-to-the-honor-society) no later than October 15th (for Fall semester) or February 15th (for Spring semester). {% endhint %} Additionally, the KSU German Studies program will consider Upsilon Alpha membership as part of numerous distinguishing criteria when determining eligibility for competitive program selection in both domestic and international grant-funded opportunities. ## Eligibility You are invited to apply for membership in Kennesaw State University’s Upsilon Alpha chapter of the National German Honor Society Delta Phi Alpha if you have met the following criteria: * Sophomore Status * Modern Language and Culture/German Studies major or minor * Currently enrolled in an upper-level German Studies course * Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better * Completed a minimum of 30 hours of German Studies related community engagement * Continued interest in the study of German language, literature, and culture * Commitment to KSU’s German Studies program as participant in curricular and extra-curricular opportunities * Ability to attend the induction ceremony in person ## Call for Applications You are invited to apply for membership in Kennesaw State University’s Ypsilon Alpha chapter of the National German Honor Society Delta Phi Alpha. {% content-ref url="/pages/Oh3S5JlEtH3TAEW4e4Pe" %} [Apply to the Honor Society](/forms/apply-to-the-honor-society) {% endcontent-ref %} The application link will walk you through all the key steps, but there are a couple of things to note. If you wish to submit your application, you will need to write a brief reflection statement, upload a copy of your resumé, and discuss how you participated in the German-speaking community during your studies. Once your application has been reviewed and accepted, your financial obligations are $35 for chapter fees and a lifetime membership. For questions and more information visit Delta Phi Alpha’s website or contact the KSU chapter advisor: Dr. Noah McLaughlin (). ## Gallery

# Student Council Representatives from Kennesaw German Studies courses meet and form the German Studies Student Council at Kennesaw State University. ### Roles and Responsibilities The Council comprises representatives (*Kurssprecher:in*) from the German Studies courses. * The course representatives represent the interests of the students in the course section. * Representatives transmit ideas, suggestions, and requests from their classmates. * Representatives broadcast information and announcements to classmates. * Representatives earn an academic incentive through their work. Upon successful completion of their duties, as determined by a vote of the council before the end of scheduled classes, the course representative is entitled to drop one graded activity from the the grade book (via exemption) for the course they represent that semester. ### Structure Each member of the Council has voting rights on motions. The chairperson is the spokesperson for the council. The German Studies Student Council meets at least once per semester to discuss important matters and vote on motions. The Council may decide to invite extended participation in votes that impact the entire body of German Studies students. The German Studies Student Council is designed to support self-governance for students in the German Studies program. The University System of Georgia (USG) announced in its [2024 Strategic Plan](https://www.usg.edu/strategic_plan/strategic_plan_goals/student_success) that Kennesaw State University should focus its efforts on improving Student Success. The following focus areas offer guidance to members of the German Studies Student Council: * Suggestions for improving the learning experience * Suggestions for German language tutoring * Suggestions for organizing and operating Kaffeeklatsch ### Council Meeting Schedule Each semester the Council meets at least once and additional meetings are at the discretion of the group. The first meeting is announced in advance through the course representatives in each section, and representatives may choose to invite all German Studies students to a meeting. Subsequent meetings are determined by the governance of the council and are announced in a similar fashion. Meetings will also be announced here. #### Fall 2024 Meetings tbd #### Spring 2024 Meetings * March 19, 2024 * March 29, 2024 * April 5, 2024 * May 2, 2024 #### Fall 2023 Meetings * October 19, 2023 * November 9, 2023 * December 6, 2023 ### Current Representatives The composition for the German Student Council fluctuates each semester. Course representatives will be listed here once nominated.

Current Course(s)	Starting Semester	Name of Representative
1001-2	Spring 2024	Cassidy Gaines
1001-W01	Spring 2024	Keishawn Tolson
1001-W02	Spring 2024	Keishawn Tolson
1002-1	Spring 2024	(Goldblatt - R)
1002-W01	Spring 2024	(Carlson)
2001-W1	Spring 2024	(Carlson)
2002-1	Spring 2024	Nina Poguntke
3200	Spring 2024	(Smith - R)
4402	Spring 2024	Gvantsa Kiknavelidze

Current Course(s)	Starting Semester	Name of Representative
1001-2	Fall 2023	Lily Latham
1001-3	Fall 2023	Ilan Willis-Leon
1001-4	Fall 2023	Elliot Newton
1002-1	Fall 2023	Michael Usic
1002-2	Fall 2023	N/A
2001-1	Fall 2023	Kassie Richwine
2001-W1	Fall 2023	N/A
2002	Fall 2023	Bee Weller
3302	Fall 2023	Jaelyn Schumacher
3003	Fall 2023	Jaelyn Schumacher

# German Convention Among the many highlights of our State German Convention are the opportunities students have to compete in various events, both as individuals and with others from their schools, highlighting their abilities and accomplishments in the German language. The Supertalent competition (depicted here) invites classes of German students from across Georgia to perform and impress audiences with language skills, choreography, and special talents.

## 2025 Convention The 2025 AATG-Georgia State German Convention will convene on **January 17-18, 2025 at** [Camp Jackson](http://www.georgiaffacamp.org/)! The theme for the 2025 convention is **Märchen und Geschichten**. [**Learn More**](https://www.aatg-georgia.com/state-german-convention) ## 2024 Convention The 2024 AATG-Georgia State German Convention was convened on **January 19-20, 2024 at** [Camp Jackson](http://www.georgiaffacamp.org/)! The theme for the 2024 convention is **FESTE UND FEIERTAGE**. [**Learn More**](https://www.aatg-georgia.com/state-german-convention) ## 2023 Convention The 2023 AATG-Georgia State German Convention occured **February 10-11, 2023 at** [Camp Jackson](http://www.georgiaffacamp.org/)! The theme for the 2023 convention was **UMWELT**. [**Learn More**](https://www.aatg-georgia.com/state-german-convention)

# Peer Buddy Program KSU students connect with Azubis (German interns) for six weeks of activities in Atlanta {% embed url="" %} Michelle introduces the Peer Buddy Program {% endembed %} ## Overview * **Compensation**. Payment is $400 for full contracts (at min 30 hours over 6 weeks) or $200 for partial contracts. The rate is approximately $13 per hour. * **Duties**. Students craft a brief personal profile, assist our German visitors upon arrival in mid-March, join in on site visits (as time and schedule allow), give an in-class presentation on the experience, and submit a time log at the end. * **Contracts**. You make a commitment when you sign a contract, but you can change from full to partial contract and from partial to full contract as appropriate and documented via time log. * **Timeline**. Apply by the third week of Spring semester to participate this semester. ## Application {% content-ref url="/pages/bPbD7JZ3c5QnLMPnRNcL" %} [Apply for an Experience](/forms/apply-for-an-experience) {% endcontent-ref %} ## Description For six weeks this semester you can serve as a "Peer Buddy" or "Suitemate" (you room with them in a hotel at no cost to you) to approximately two Germans your age, selected by our grant-funding partners, the Herz Foundation of Hamburg, Germany. In being their friend and KSU liaison, supported with guidelines and prompts to not make it awkward, you learn about each other’s personal and professional lives and about German and US American culture. No special knowledge is necessary - just a willingness to help these Germans practice English and make friends!

## Testimonials > A highlight of this program is the chance to meet up and talk to our peer buddies. The buddies are students of KSU and volunteered to talk to us online regularly. This weekly appointment with fixed topics quickly developed itself into great and personal talks. From the differences in healthcare in both Germany and the US to our favorite snacks we covered all kinds of topics already. The whole group of German participants is very happy about it and we all hope that, sooner or later, we can meet our buddies in person. [Read more](https://azubisgousa.wordpress.com/2021/04/20/we-can-see-the-finish-line/). > We welcomed our guest speaker, Vanya Allan, she is a multidisciplinary artist, designer, educator, and architecture student. \[...] She gave a lecture, which was very informative and rousing. She told us about the topic of racism, the language of the African Americans and about the code-switching. She has a specific role in organizing in the BLM movement, which supports African-American oppression. She also feels that Black Lives is the correct terminology and is not just for African American, but also affects all of humanity. [Read more](https://azubisgousa.wordpress.com/2021/04/06/our-second-virtual-meeting-goes-on/). > Finally, our virtual trip to the USA started and everybody was very excited and had lots of expectations. We are a team of 18 trainees from all over Germany and the organizing team, 1 from Hamburg, as well as two persons from Atlanta. Unfortunately, we can’t fly to Atlanta, but instead, we will meet virtually every Friday for the next 6 weeks to learn more about American culture, business, U.S. college life and current events. [Read more](https://azubisgousa.wordpress.com/2021/03/30/our-exiting-virtual-journey-begins/). ## Step by Step {% embed url="" %} Max describes the KSU Peer Buddy experience {% endembed %} # Study Abroad Kennesaw German Studies welcomes back students who have traveled far and wide to share their experiences in Germany and throughout Europe. ## Information Sessions Join a session with Dr. Noah McLaughlin this semester to discuss upcoming study abroad opportunities and plan for your next trip. Come to ask questions about length of study, course credits, work & study abroad choices, housing opportunities, and stipends. {% hint style="success" %} Virtual Sessions via tbd (Zoom #tbd: PW:tbd. {% endhint %}

### Info Session Calendar Find a date and time that work best for your schedule below. You may also add these dates to your personal calendar to help you find a good time to drop in. Pilcher 204 is upstairs near the front desk of the Department of World Languages and Cultures (#375 on K Campus). * tbd ## Experiential Learning This is the key experience for students of German. KSU offers several ways to spend a semester or year in Germany. For students who take German culture and language seriously, study abroad is essential. Spending an academic year in Germany will help with your studies more than anything else. It is affordable and can fit into most students’ schedules with a bit of early planning. Talk to your German professors and the Education Abroad office to learn more. Of course, students can complete a German major without this experience. But this situation is far from ideal. Studying abroad makes the culture come alive; an extended stay in a German-speaking environment makes speaking the language feel much more comfortable and natural. At graduation, many German majors reflect that studying abroad helped them grow as individuals and become independent like nothing ever before. More than anything else, study abroad will help you succeed in mastering German. It is essential. ## Pro Tips Here are tips for making the most of your study abroad experience and using it to achieve your goals as a German major or minor - or simply a learner of German: * View the experience as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to immerse yourself in another culture. Commit to speaking the German language whenever possible. Seek out friends who do the same, and make an effort to get to know Germans. This way, you can learn simply by living and socializing. The experience just might change your life. * German university students have less daily homework than Americans. Use the down time to read and study in German what interests you. Remember to practice the principles of “active” learning described above in the section [**Learning Objectives**](/learn/learning-objectives). Also, use your time to explore the world and people around you (in German, of course!). * Keep your email, Skype, Facebook, Instagram, and other contacts with people at home to a minimum. Don’t let your time abroad become just a virtual version of your life at home. Take full advantage of where you are. * If you choose to travel, spend some significant time exploring the German-speaking countries. * Welcome the opportunity to challenge yourself and grow while exploring another language, culture, and way of life. Recognize that you will have moments of homesickness and “culture shock.” These are normal and part of adjusting to a new culture. You will have wonderfully exhilarating moments too, especially if you make your best effort to explore and live in German. ## Culture Shock and Reverse Culture Shock In this video, Ale Schiach and Dr. Sabine Smith of KSU German Studies delve into the intricate world of culture shock and reverse culture shock, phenomena that often shape the experiences of international students and travelers. In this exploration, we will unravel the complexities of adapting to a new cultural environment and the equally challenging process of readjusting to one's home culture upon return. Our focus will be on students preparing for study abroad in Germany, offering insights into how they can navigate and embrace these transformative experiences. (Accessibility note: use the CC toggle to enable high quality English subtitles for this video.) {% embed url="" %} ## Featured Programs {% content-ref url="/pages/yEhOIpTBiK3E7MVQmtX8" %} [Crossing Borders and Cultures in South Western Germany](/explore/study-abroad/crossing-borders-and-cultures-in-south-western-germany) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/KwXFJHG0YNyfyY8likGG" %} [Study Abroad in Münster](/explore/study-abroad/study-abroad-in-munster) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/EL4X32v1y8bL3i9vCL2d" %} [Study Abroad in Paderborn](/explore/study-abroad/study-abroad-in-paderborn) {% endcontent-ref %} ### Application {% content-ref url="/pages/bPbD7JZ3c5QnLMPnRNcL" %} [Apply for an Experience](/forms/apply-for-an-experience) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/Na3iJMawvwoRcXbYZHXe" %} [Downloads](/forms/downloads) {% endcontent-ref %} ### Kennesaw Study Abroad Quiz Kennesaw students showcase their knowledge of the various opportunities and scholarships related to study abroad with a quiz. We congratulate the 2022-23 winners: Luke, Lauren, and Michelle! {% embed url="" %} # Crossing Borders and Cultures in South Western Germany Enjoy Europe for the first time with this faculty-led program during the KSU Maymester. ## Overview * **Expenses**. Students pay for round-trip airfare, tuition (1 course, and federal financial aid etc. applies) and approx. $tbd for the all-inclusive experience package. * **Scholarships**. Max. 18 students will receive $2,500 of funding to defray expenses. * **Credits**. Students must enroll for 3 credits of WLC 2209 (World Languages/Cultures) or GRMN 3390 (Study Abroad). * **Timeline**. Apply early to get scholarship $$ and no later than February 1 for departure in May. ## Application {% content-ref url="/pages/bPbD7JZ3c5QnLMPnRNcL" %} [Apply for an Experience](/forms/apply-for-an-experience) {% endcontent-ref %} ## Description Limited to a total of 18 KSU students as a short-term, faculty-led study abroad, this generously grant-funded program is especially for learners who are ready for international travel, but may not have prior experience. Anchored at the European Academy in Otzenhausen in Germany, the program introduces topics of general interest to KSU students who will meet scholars, community leaders, and student peers from 3 German universities to explore current issues across cultures. Sessions will be in English. Successful participants will earn 3 KSU course credits (tuition not covered by grant) and a certificate from the Academy (a nice resume entry!); program cost for is approx. $ 2,950 (without KSU tuition) and will be supported with $2,500/each for a total of 18 students - so apply early. Open to all students regardless of major and language skill. ## Testimonial {% embed url="" %} Nina discusses the Crossing Borders and Cultures in South Western Germany program during the Maymester {% endembed %} # Study Abroad in Münster Spend a month or two in Münster’s language school WiPDaF to get a semester or two of German course credit. {% embed url="" %} Study Abroad Guide for WiPDaF Münster {% endembed %} ## Overview Limited to a total of 12 KSU students as a short-term study abroad, this generously grant-funded program is especially for learners who are ready for international travel with prior experience. Anchored at the University of Münster in Germany, the program places KSU students in a language-culture immersion experience with peers from around the world - and a certificate from the program. Program cost (for housing and course, excl. airfare and KSU tuition) is approx. $ 900/month and will be supported with $2,500/each for a total of 12 students - so apply early. Open to all students regardless of major and language skill. * **Expenses**. Students pay approx. $900 per month to cover Münster tuition and housing. * **Scholarships**. Max.12 students will receive $2,500 of funding to defray expenses. * **Credits**. Students earn 3 GRMN course credits for each month. * **Timeline**. Apply early and no later than February 1 for month-long stays in June or July. ## Application {% content-ref url="/pages/bPbD7JZ3c5QnLMPnRNcL" %} [Apply for an Experience](/forms/apply-for-an-experience) {% endcontent-ref %} ## Description WipDaF Münster offers intensive German language and culture courses at affordable prices and varying lengths of sojourns (approx. €400/month). Placement test ensures appropriate level of instruction. They also offer housing (€400/month) and social programs. Course completion can earn you credit for one GRMN course per month, and 12 students are eligible to receive stipends ($2,500 each) to offset costs for airfare, housing, and course fees. ## Testimonial {% embed url="" %} Alex discusses summer study abroad in Germany {% endembed %} # Study Abroad in Paderborn Maximize your immersion and speaking abilities with a semester or year abroad. {% embed url="" %} Sam discusses her study abroad experiences in Paderborn {% endembed %} ## Overview * 🤑 **Expenses**. Students pay for airfare, housing, insurance, and on-the ground public transport, and KSU tuition (financial aid etc. applies). * 💶 **Scholarships**. Max 6 students will receive $3,500 of funding plus 30% reimbursement for cost-of-living expenses (with proof of payment), e.g. for airfare, housing, insurance, and on-the ground public transport. * 💼 **Student Assistantships.** Optional paid employment at UPB (approx. 10 hrs/week for $400/month. * 🎒 **Credits**. Students earn numerous course credits, depending on study (and work) plan. * ⏰ **Timeline**. Apply in September for Spring travel, apply January-March for Fall travel. ## Application {% content-ref url="/pages/bPbD7JZ3c5QnLMPnRNcL" %} [Apply for an Experience](/forms/apply-for-an-experience) {% endcontent-ref %} ## Description Semester-long stay at UPB, co-sponsored by KSU (30% of airfare etc.), The Halle Foundation ($3,500/ea) and UPB (optional paid employment as TA @ approx. $ 400/month). You take a month-long intensive German language-culture "crash course" (Sep. and/or Mar.) free of charge; attend classes during the semester and work as a TA and cultural ambassador for four months (Oct. – Jan. and/or Apr.-Jul) Earn KSU German Studies course credit by submitting work to Dr. Smith. German Studies students have priority, but application is open to all students. A non-TA option allows students to study at UPB for variable lengths of time. Due October 1st for Spring and April 1st for Fall. ## How to Prepare {% embed url="" %} How to Prepare for the Paderborn experience {% endembed %} ## Testimonials * 🎬 [Advice for students considering study abroad](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9l0qv6Wqm0U) * 🎬 [Mason, Joey, and Adam share the benefits for their study abroad](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8RJ4rJ8-SM) * 🎬 [German language proficiency after one year in Paderborn](https://youtu.be/jZGPkbB4Gvk) ## Planning Study abroad to Paderborn requires substantial planning in advance, but if you follow these simple steps, you will be fine and well-prepared. Note: You will need to discuss your plans with KSU German faculty, your academic Major Advisor, and KSU Education Abroad. * **Timing**. Will you go abroad for a semester or a year? Note that German university schedules are *not* fall and spring, but rather winter and summer. For this reason, single semester exchange students should depart in Spring. Academic year exchange students should depart in Fall. {% hint style="warning" %} For one semester, leave in Spring. For two semesters, leave in Fall. {% endhint %} * **Financial Support**. In most cases, students will be able to apply their financial aid package from KSU toward their study abroad experience for an academic semester or year. Seek financial aid expertise from that office in order to clarify the terms of support. It is also important to take note of your recurring expenses in the US and wind them down. {% hint style="info" %} Set an appointment with a KSU Financial Aid advisor to clarify your support in advance. {% endhint %} * **Academic Advising**. In preparation for your study abroad experience, book appointments to meet with your German faculty advisor, your Education Abroad advisor, and any Academic Advisor that you have (for another major) at KSU. It is important to coordinate with these three parties so that you ensure the courses you take abroad fit into your plan to progress. # Research Projects ## Apply to a Research Lab Faculty and Undergraduates in our program collaborate on original scholarship. Consider joining a faculty research lab or working with a mentor toward your career goals. Find the research lab and project that interests you the most and submit your application or express your interest today! {% hint style="success" %} ### [The Saga Research Lab](#the-saga-research-lab) PI: Dr. Dylan Goldblatt Visit us at [sagalabs.org](https://www.kennesaw.de/work/www.sagalabs.org) for podcasts, news, and project updates. {% endhint %} {% hint style="success" %} ### [OWLS-CARE](#owls-care-1) PI: Dr. Sabine Smith **O**ptimizing **W**ith **L**eadership **S**kills: **C**areer **A**dvancement **R**esources **E**xplored Visit us at [owls.care](https://owls.care) for articles, news, and project updates. {% endhint %} *** ## The Saga Research Lab {% tabs %} {% tab title="About" %}

In 2023 Dr. Goldblatt inaugurated **Saga** at KSU. This research lab exists to facilitate student success in language education at KSU, where the curriculum emphasizes the learning and retention of high frequency vocabulary in support of rapid second language acquisition. Currently, Dr. Goldblatt is leading students on the following project: **Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLM) as Learning Supports for Second Language Acquisition (SLA)** This undergraduate research project will explore the potential applications of artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) to support second language learning and instruction. As AI and natural language processing advance rapidly, there is great interest in how these technologies could be leveraged to enhance language learning outcomes and experiences. Our team of undergraduate researchers from linguistics and literature backgrounds will conduct a literature review, propose use cases, and potentially build prototypes to demonstrate the value of AI/LLMs in this domain. Visit us at [**sagalabs.org**](https://www.kennesaw.de/work/www.sagalabs.org) for more information and to follow us for updates. {% endtab %} {% tab title="PI" %}

The Primary Investigator (PI) of the Saga Research Lab is Dr. Dylan Goldblatt. * Delivered digital pedagogy workshops on topics like gamification, ePortfolios, and workflows for faculty and grad students at University of Virginia (2013) * Expertise in narrative, German cinema, and interactive media to inform hypermedia development and analysis for this project * Chaired "Interactive Digital Narratives" panel and presented theories of mediated encounter at International Conference on Narrative at MIT (2014) * Collaborated on iterative improvements to email drafting and web articles for L2 learning, published in academic journals (2007-2009) * Opened and digitized language learning through projects like the open textbook *Der und mehr* (2020) and as Co-PI on an NSF Cyberlearning grant application {% endtab %} {% tab title="Apply" %} **Application** The application for AY 2023-24 is now closed. Please contact Dr. Goldblatt to express informal interest and stay in the loop for opportunities as they arise. **Responsibilities** Weekly duties will vary by project phase. Students can expect to participate in the following: 1. Background research on AI/LLMs and their capabilities for language tasks 2. Literature review on existing work applying AI/LLMs to language learning 3. Brainstorming and prototyping possible AI applications and learning interactions 4. User testing and evaluation of prototypes (time permitting) 5. Analysis and writeup of findings 6. Preparation of conference presentation. **Funding** Undergraduates in the First-Year Scholars Program earn stipends for **up to $2,000** for the first academic year in the lab. There is an additional extension program that students can apply for, and that extension is granted based on successful completion of all project milestones in the first year. **Outcomes** Students will conduct this start-to-finish research project and in doing so will build valuable skills for in project management, analysis, software development, language assessment, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration. These include: Content-Based Outcomes - definitions of LLM/AI terms, improved understanding of linguistics; understanding of prior work through literature review, articulation of the study and its contributions to the field. Skill-Based Outcomes - design a study to answer a research question, develop a hypothesis, write a research paper, present their research to an audience (e.g., poster) **Eligibility** First-year Scholars * Students must be in their first year of college at KSU with fewer than 30 transfer credits (not including AP and dual enrollment credits). * To remain in the First-Year Scholars Program in the Spring, students must be enrolled in classes and in good academic standing. * To receive stipend payments each semester, students in the First-Year Scholars Program are expected to participate in mandatory orientation meetings, as well as attend events and/or workshops hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Research and Peer Mentors. * The project will be presented at the Symposium of Student Scholars in April. * Progress Reports and end of semester evaluation forms will be submitted on time to the Office of Undergraduate Research. All KSU Students * Students must demonstrate academic achievement, efficient time management, and clarity of digital and face-to-face communication. * To join the lab, students will perform domain-specific research and apply for grants to fund their participation. * To continue with the lab, students must achieve milestones as scheduled and pursue research assignments and professional development opportunities as provided. {% endtab %} {% tab title="Team" %} The Saga Research Lab is pleased to welcome the following First-Year Scholars in AY 2023-24

{% endtab %} {% endtabs %} ## The OWLS-CARE Lab {% tabs %} {% tab title="About" %}

In 2023 Dr. Smith inaugurated the OWLS-CARE Lab at KSU. OWLS-CARE connects OWLS and CARE because it brings together KSU Owls and the intentional act of caring for and about your leadership skills through exploration and practice. The lab name is also an acronym for **O**ptimizing **W**ith **L**eadership **S**kills: **C**areer **A**dvancement **R**esources **E**xplored, which is the focus of its research. This research exists to facilitate student success in undergraduate education at KSU, where the curriculum emphasizes the development of critical career competencies and leadership skills. Visit us at [**owls.care**](https://owls.care) for more information and to follow us for updates. {% endtab %} {% tab title="Projects" %} Currently, Dr. Smith is recruiting students for the following OWLS-CARE projects: **Leadership Skills as Career Competencies: Intentional Practice of Communication in Teams** This undergraduate research project explores how intentional practice of communication in teams supports critical leadership skills as career competencies. Student success in navigating project-based teamwork is of great interest to educators and employers. As demographics in local and international work environments diversify, there is need to learn and practice how we communicate with one another to get the job done. Our team/s of undergraduate researchers will prepare for a transnational seminar in Spring 2024 hosted at KSU by researching, proposing, and potentially implementing community-based projects. Project completion in teams will demonstrate the value of understanding and practicing critical communication skills as well as career competencies identified by [ACTFL](https://edtochangetheworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/21century_worldlanguagesmap.pdf) and [NACE](https://www.naceweb.org/uploadedFiles/files/2021/resources/nace-career-readiness-competencies-revised-apr-2021.pdf). #### Arolsen Group: Rethinking the Past – Digital Archives, Restitution and the Culture of Remembrance Engage with student peers from KSU, Germany, Austria, and the UK to discuss critical issues in the Humanities and Social Sciences, such as digitization in archives and museums, and ethics of commemorating the past. Identify and research local sites or objects in your community and explore how the past is integrated into lived current culture. Or: Trace an object and its history in collaboration with Germany’s Arolsen Archives, the International Center on Nazi Persecution, and explore how to deal with the legacy of WW2 in terms of remembrance and digitalization #### Student Success at KSU: A Comparative Study of German Learners of English Each year, KSU hosts cohorts of young Germans and KSU students’ lives are enriched by their presence on campus. Join us in a study of this experience by developing fundamental research skills as you assist KSU scholars in a quasi-experimental research design of a mixed-method study. Interested in finding out how international students fare at KSU and how to conduct quantitative and qualitative research by analyzing data from surveys and focus groups? This Project is for you! #### Emergent Leaders in Glocal Partnerships: Critical Issues in Cultures and Communities You’ve been told you are a “born leader”? Or a “perfect teamplayer”? Join us to find out what may be hidden behind these labels for leadership styles and practices. We study the complex systems undergirding often not-so-smooth operations, as well as the processes entailed in getting work done – ideally to the satisfaction of all involved. From identifying your own strengths and needs-improvement skills to recognizing in others preferred (cultural) ways of addressing tasks, this project moves you toward finding and advancing your own leadership skills. {% endtab %} {% tab title="PI" %} The Primary Investigator (PI) of the OWLS-CARE Lab is Dr. Sabine Smith. Sabine Smith is Professor of German at Kennesaw State University in the Department of World Languages and Cultures. She has over 30 years of teaching experience with a sustained research interest in cross-cultural comparisons. She facilitates in-class learning and study-/work-away programs in diverse and inclusive modalities. With approx. 50 publications and funded grants, she has been recognized in local and international contexts. Her research has focused on learners’ development of intercultural competence via global learning experiences. Most recently, co-authored publications report on interdisciplinary, collaborative studies, e.g ”Advancing Intercultural Communication Skills in Diverse Teams: An Intervention Program for Project-Based Engineering Courses“ (JHETP, 2023), “Improving Communication Skills in Global Engineers: Adapting the UNESCO Story Circles Method in an Undergraduate Engineering Course“ (ASEE, 2022), and „Cross-Cultural Contexts of Teaching and Learning: Experiences of International Faculty at a Southeastern University in the United States” (*Currents in Teaching and Learning*, 2022). {% endtab %} {% tab title="Apply" %} How to Apply The OWLS-CARE project PI Dr. Smith provides stipends in support of participating students upon satisfactory contract completion and based on specified OWLS-CARE contract criteria. Applications to work with specific OWLS-CARE projects go through [**our online application**](/forms/join-the-owls-care-lab)**.** **Funding for OWLS-CARE Research Assistants** The OWLS-CARE project provides a total of 6 students’ stipends at $ 2,000/each. This compensation off-sets lost employment time in 100-hours of leadership training and research on German-US cultural issues in professional settings. This funding support is co-sponsored by KSU with in-kind contributions. Payment is contingent upon completion of learning contract. **Eligibility** * Students must be enrolled in a KSU undergraduate WLC-GRMN class and in good academic standing – and submit a signed OWLS-CARE contract. * To receive the stipend payment, students are expected to participate in mandatory meetings, report on progress and findings prior to and during the transnational seminar, as well as attend events and/or workshops hosted by Dr. Smith as appropriate. * Students will present at the annual KSU Symposium of Student Scholars or at alternative appropriate venues. {% endtab %} {% endtabs %} {% content-ref url="/pages/QNIYhF7XKSbnSIivnoio" %} [Our Faculty](/learn/our-faculty) {% endcontent-ref %} # Internships (US) ## Make a Difference with German Discover ways to serve and lead with German in your community. Learn how you can contribute to meaningful projects in your community that will have the positive benefit of improving your life satisfaction and job prospects. Apply now for co-curricular experiences and share your passion for German. Here are four options to get started. ## Join the Arolsen Group KSU students can join German, Austrian, and British students for a series of lectures, film screenings and discussions, and lots of opportunities to make friends and connections in Europe.

You can also participate in the digital initiative: #[EveryNameCounts](https://www.zooniverse.org/projects/arolsen-archives/every-name-counts). {% embed url="" %} Trailer for the Every Name Counts project {% endembed %} ## Foster Community in the Atlanta Metro Practice your German and establish a pen-pal correspondence with Georgia's German-speaking seniors. Earn bonus points in your course, or simply enjoy learning how to write a postcard in German – and get something much better than a bill in the mail in return! {% embed url="" %} Interviews with Frau Mathilde, Frau Christa, und Frau Lily {% endembed %} ## **Curate and Translate Museum Exhibits** If you are interested in history, museum work, and language study, our collaboration with the [KSU Museum of History and Holocaust Education](https://historymuseum.kennesaw.edu/) (MHEE) may offer you an entry point to your future career! Join us in our project of translating video subtitles, exhibit panels, and audio guides to “[Anne Frank In Translation](https://historymuseum.kennesaw.edu/exhibitions/traveling/anne_frank_in_translation.php),” a multi-media exhibition on one of the world’s most famous women.

## International Business Consulting Are you interested in international business, real-world market research, and networking? Pegasus Group will train you to develop research skills to help mid-size companies considering a move to North America from Germany and Austria. ### Consulting with Pegasus Group To join Pegasus Group as a consultant in training, you must be able to work independently and under direction. No technical or business background is necessary, but an interest in those fields is essential. Project work is paid on the basis of the client and the assignment. Participants who are successful may turn this paid research support into a contracted internship or a full-time job. Students must work independently and under direction. Students must complete research goals on schedule. Advanced German helps but business acumen & commitment matter most. Students will be able to determine their own schedules. The parameters of individual research projects will be set with in collaboration with Dr. Smith and Pegasus Partners. Apply now to participate this semester. If it isn't a good time, let's plan for next year! ### Introducing the Pegasus Group {% embed url="" %} Pegasus Group introductions {% endembed %} # Internships (Germany) Through the Joachim Herz and The Halle Foundations, KSU awards stipends for students pursuing internships for 8 weeks (early June through late July) in Hamburg, Germany in fields of their choice. ## Overview * **Expenses**. Students pay for airfare and course credits. * **Scholarships**. Max. 8 students will receive $4,400 of funding to off-set expenses, and the Herz Foundation and local partners provide housing, on-the-ground public transportation, an orientation seminar, city tour of Hamburg, and work visa (approx. another $3K in value). * **Internships.** 8 weeks of full-time, unpaid employment in a German workplace. * **Credits**. Students can earn 3+ credits of GRMN 3398 (internship) or 3390 (study abroad). * **Timeline**. Apply early, but no later than November 30 for travel/experience in summer. ## Application {% content-ref url="/pages/bPbD7JZ3c5QnLMPnRNcL" %} [Apply for an Experience](/forms/apply-for-an-experience) {% endcontent-ref %} ## Description Generously supported with a $4,400 stipend to you and free-to-you provisions incl. housing, visa, etc. , this opportunity is limited to a total of 8 eligible KSU students and competitively awarded. Especially for learners interested in advancing professional skills, who will have completed at least two semesters of KSU GRMN courses prior to departure/start of the virtual internship. Our partners in Germany facilitate 8-week internships with reputable German companies in Hamburg, Germany. German Studies Majors and Double Majors have priority, but application is open to all students. The application Deadline is November 30. ## Creating the Statement of Interest and resumé/CV All students who apply must submit **a statement of interest**, addressing why they want to complete an internship, in which field/industry, and what qualifications they have. All students who apply must submit **a resume** via this website: [Europass CV](https://europa.eu/europass/en/create-europass-cv). # Building a LinkedIn Creating a compelling Linkedin profile is essential! Your profile invites recruiters to examine your credentials and fit for positions, and your profile also provides basic information. {% hint style="info" %} This guide replicates professional advice shared by [Linkedin experts](https://www.linkedinguys.com/) in 2022. {% endhint %} ## Checklist * Do you have the perfect **profile photo** (headshot, smiling, correct attire)? * Does your **headline** match your desired job title? * Does your **summary** include both keywords + accomplishments? * Does your work **experience** include your resume bullets? * Does your **education** include your accomplishments outside of class? * Do your skills match the desired **skills** on your dream job description? * Do you have at least one **recommendation**? ## Profile Photo Finding a stellar image for your Linkedin profile is critical, because recruiters and colleagues will see your contact data in a small format, so that image itself may be the only legible part of your profile in some instances! * People love faces, so crop yours around your head & shoulders. Face forward with no one else in the frame. * People love smiles - so make sure you have a genuine one. * People love people like themselves - so match your desired industry’s dress code (e.g., casual for tech, formal for finance). ![](data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg%20xmlns=%27http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%27%20version=%271.1%27%20width=%27240%27%20height=%27362.00477326968974%27/%3e)![image](https://kennesaw.de/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.super.so%2F4f2098f8-aad1-4d5b-be68-fc6fbcd07b1d%2Fimages%2Fb80e138e-b1b7-4f0c-baf7-2f73aa82d9cb%2FScreen_Shot_2022-05-19_at_8.02.48_PM.png\&w=640\&q=80) ## Headline Recruiters search LinkedIn by position titles (for example: “Supply Chain Director,” “Product Marketing Manager,” “Translator”). So make sure that your headline reflects what you want them to discover you for: * If you have experience with the job you want, feel free to use the actual job title. * If you don’t have experience, you can add a modifier like “Aspiring Product Marketing Manager.” ![](data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg%20xmlns=%27http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%27%20version=%271.1%27%20width=%27240%27%20height=%27364.01913875598086%27/%3e)![image](https://kennesaw.de/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.super.so%2F4f2098f8-aad1-4d5b-be68-fc6fbcd07b1d%2Fimages%2F3480b9df-9753-48b7-a54a-b13cca08e589%2FScreen_Shot_2022-05-19_at_8.02.57_PM.png\&w=640\&q=80) ## Summary Your summary can do double duty for you. Linkedin employees advise that the usage of specific keywords makes it 40x more likely to be contacted about opportunities. * Having the right keywords from your desired job description (e.g. SEO, PR, NLP) can get you discovered by recruiters. * Listening significant and concrete accomplishments can make it easy for recruiters to pick you. ![](data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg%20xmlns=%27http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%27%20version=%271.1%27%20width=%27240%27%20height=%27362.85714285714283%27/%3e)![image](https://kennesaw.de/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.super.so%2F4f2098f8-aad1-4d5b-be68-fc6fbcd07b1d%2Fimages%2F587b0b4d-3958-4460-a6d0-09e4fe4fac80%2FScreen_Shot_2022-05-19_at_8.03.04_PM.png\&w=640\&q=80) ## Experience Most people assume they shouldn’t put their resume bullets online. This is a huge mistake for a few reasons. (And the only exception would be work performed under non-disclosure.) * It means you can’t be found for all t he great keywords in the “Description” part of your profile (e.g. “positioning”). * It also means that you can’t show off all the great, specific work that you’ve done. ![](data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg%20xmlns=%27http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%27%20version=%271.1%27%20width=%27240%27%20height=%27359.42857142857144%27/%3e)![image](https://kennesaw.de/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.super.so%2F4f2098f8-aad1-4d5b-be68-fc6fbcd07b1d%2Fimages%2Fdfdb2efb-7e58-4e0e-993f-45b2c46b7ead%2FScreen_Shot_2022-05-19_at_8.03.12_PM.png\&w=640\&q=80) ## Education Don’t assume employers only care about your degree. Savvy LinkedIn users know that what they did in school is just as important & says a lot about who they are. Include: * Any jobs you held while enrolled. * Extracurricular leadership. * Volunteer duties (40% of employers say these are equal to paid work). * Relevant courses, projects & publications (especially for new grads). ![](data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg%20xmlns=%27http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%27%20version=%271.1%27%20width=%27288%27%20height=%27436.1142857142857%27/%3e)![image](https://kennesaw.de/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.super.so%2F4f2098f8-aad1-4d5b-be68-fc6fbcd07b1d%2Fimages%2F11972804-03bb-4820-8ade-4b0a22b6f20e%2FScreen_Shot_2022-05-19_at_8.03.20_PM.png\&w=640\&q=80) ## Skills Most people just go with whatever random skills their friends have recommended for them. This can be optimized. * Choose your own skills! Don’t waste a good opportunity to display the skills from your dream job description. * Just don’t worry about endorsements - recruiters don’t care about them because they can be gamed. ![](data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg%20xmlns=%27http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%27%20version=%271.1%27%20width=%27288%27%20height=%27435.42857142857144%27/%3e)![image](https://kennesaw.de/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.super.so%2F4f2098f8-aad1-4d5b-be68-fc6fbcd07b1d%2Fimages%2Fb4055ee3-74a6-4c44-9e8d-7e128708cccf%2FScreen_Shot_2022-05-19_at_8.03.27_PM.png\&w=640\&q=80) ## Recommendations Unlike endorsements, recommendations do matter. Without them, recruiters have to take your word. It’s validation. * Even one recommendation says “OK, this is someone you can trust.” * Try to get at least one recommendation for each job you list (even if from a peer). ![](data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg%20xmlns=%27http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%27%20version=%271.1%27%20width=%27288%27%20height=%27434.0571428571428%27/%3e)![image](https://kennesaw.de/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.super.so%2F4f2098f8-aad1-4d5b-be68-fc6fbcd07b1d%2Fimages%2F2aa2c1e1-8795-43d1-8fba-7affe43ea199%2FScreen_Shot_2022-05-19_at_8.03.33_PM.png\&w=640\&q=80)\
# Building a Resume Your resume is a single page document that highlights your experiences and expertise. Every word on your resume matters, and in some application tracking systems, humans will not read it. ## Resources and Tools for Crafting the Perfect Resume * 🌲 [Resume and Cover Letter Guide](https://beam.stanford.edu/sites/g/files/sbiybj10676/f/resume_and_cover_letter_examples.pdf) (Stanford Career Education) * 🦉 [Student Resources for Career Planning](https://careers.kennesaw.edu/students/student-resources.php) (Kennesaw State University) * 🚜 Harvest key information from your resume to assist with your[📝Linkedin Profile](https://kennesaw.de/linkedin-profile) * 🤖 [Rezi](https://www.rezi.ai/) is a full featured tool for adapting resumes to job descriptions. {% hint style="info" %} We recommend that all students who apply to the Herz Foundation Internships follow the document guidelines outlined on [Europass CV](https://europa.eu/europass/en/create-europass-cv). {% endhint %} # Job Search (US) This resource provides up-to-date information about securing gainful employment in Georgia, and mostly the Atlanta metropolitan area. ## Favorites for German Majors {% embed url="" %} GACC Talent Network {% endembed %} {% embed url="" %} US Government Jobs {% endembed %} {% embed url="" %} ## **Job Listings** #### **General** * [**CollegeGrad.com**](http://www.collegegrad.com/topemployers/2011_entry_level.php) * [**GradSiren**](https://www.gradsiren.com/) * [**Indeed.com**](http://www.indeed.com/) * [**Simply Hired**](https://www.simplyhired.com/) * [**Zippia**](https://www.zippia.com/) #### **Special Interest for Diverse, LGBT, Foreign National, and Differently Abled Candidates** * [**Disabled Person**](https://www.disabledperson.com/) * [**Diversity Employers**](http://www.blackcollegian.com/) * [**Employment Disability Resources**](https://www.velvetjobs.com/articles/insights/employment-disability-resources?msID=00541c75-2d1d-43cd-8077-4fbfe9ffcb3f) * [**EOE Journal**](https://eoejournal.com/find-a-job/) * [**Getting Hired**](http://www.gettinghired.com/) * [**IMDiversity**](http://jobs.imdiversity.com/) * [**Job Accommodation Network**](https://askjan.org/info-by-role.cfm#job) * [**LatPro Bilingual Jobs**](http://www.latpro.com/USER/JOBS/job-search.php) * [**We Connect Now**](http://weconnectnow.wordpress.com/job/) * [**Workforce Recruitment Program**](https://www.wrp.gov/wrp?id=student_landing_page) #### **Arts and Entertainment** * [**Alliance of Artists Communities**](http://www.artistcommunities.org/jobs) * [**Chicago Artists Resource**](https://chicagoartistscoalition.org/resources/jobs) * [**College Art Association**](http://careercenter.collegeart.org/jobs) * [**Creative Jobs Central**](http://www.creativejobscentral.com/index.php) * [**Dance Europe**](https://www.danceeurope.net/auditions-jobs/) * [**Entertainment Careers**](http://www.entertainmentcareers.net/week/) * [**Entertainers Worldwide**](https://www.entertainersworldwidejobs.com/) * [**Mandy.com - Film and Broadcasting Jobs**](https://www.mandy.com/) * [**Media Match**](http://www.media-match.com/usa/jobsboard.php) * [**Playbill**](http://www.playbill.com/job/listing) * [**Regional Arts & Culture Council**](https://racc.org/resources/listings/opportunity/jobs-and-opportunities/) * [**Springboard for the Arts**](http://springboardforthearts.org/jobs) #### **Technology/Data/Engineering** * [**ai-jobs.net**](https://ai-jobs.net/#s=1) * [**Computerjobs.com**](http://www.computerjobs.com/) * [**Dice.com**](http://www.dice.com/) * [**Digital Analytics Association**](https://jobs.digitalanalyticsassociation.org/) * [**icrunchdata**](https://icrunchdata.com/jobs/) * [**New Scientist Jobs**](http://jobs.newscientist.com/jobs/computer-science/) * [**Tech Jobs for Good**](https://techjobsforgood.com/) #### **Education: K-12** * [**Carney Sandoe & Associates**](http://www.carneysandoe.com/) * [**National Association of Independent Schools**](http://careers.nais.org/search.cfm?sn.ItemNumber=142458\&tn.ItemNumber=142461) * [**Outward Bound**](http://www.outwardbound.org/) * [**SchoolSpring**](http://www.schoolspring.com/) * [**Southern Teachers Agency**](http://www.southernteachers.com/) * [**Teach for America**](http://www.teachforamerica.org/) * [**Teachers-Teachers**](http://www.teachers-teachers.com/) * [**Top School Jobs**](http://www.topschooljobs.org/default.asp) * [**US Department of Education**](http://www.ed.gov/) #### **Government** * [**USAjobs**](http://www.usajobs.gov/) * [**National, State, and Local Government**](http://www.govtjob.net/job_openings.htm) * [**Politemps Temporary Staffing Agency**](http://www.politemps.com/) * [**Public Affairs Jobs Blog**](http://publicaffairsjobs.blogspot.com/) #### **Education: Higher Ed** * [**Chronicle of Higher Education**](http://chronicle.com/section/Jobs/61/) * [**College Counseling Jobs**](http://www2.kumc.edu/people/llong/picc/list.asp) * [**HigherEd360**](http://www.academic360.com/) * [**HigherEdJobs.com**](http://www.higheredjobs.com/) * [**NASPA Job Board**](http://www.theplacementexchange.org/candidates/alljobs.cfm) * [**StudentAffairs.com**](https://www.studentaffairs.com/jobs/) * [**Women in Higher Ed**](https://www.wihe.com/jobs/) #### **Environmental** * [**Association of Zoos & Aquariums**](https://www.aza.org/jobs) * [**Audubon**](https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/search?ss=1\&searchLocation=\&searchCategory=\&hashed=-435827155) * [**Biology Jobs**](http://www.biologyjobs.com/) * [**Ecojobs.com**](https://ecojobs.com/) * [**Environment Jobs**](http://www.environmentjobs.com/Index.asp) * [**GreenJobSearch**](https://greenjobsearch.org/) * [**Nature Careers**](https://www.nature.com/naturecareers) * [**Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Environmental**](https://www.energy.gov/eere/education/clean-energy-jobs-and-planning) * [**Sevenseas Media Ocean Jobs**](https://sevenseasmedia.org/ocean-jobs/) #### **Teaching Abroad** * [**Dave's ESL Cafe**](http://www.eslcafe.com/) * [**ESL Jobs World**](http://www.esljobsworld.com/) * [**ESL Teachers Board**](https://www.theteflacademy.com/tefl-jobs) * [**Hess Language School**](http://www.hess.com.tw/) * [**Japan Exchange and Teaching Program**](https://jetprogramusa.org/) * [**Princeton in Asia Fellowship Program**](http://piaweb.princeton.edu/) * [**Transitions Abroad**](http://www.transitionsabroad.com/listings/work/esl/index.shtml#teaching_english_abroad_experts) #### **International** * [**GradSingapore (Singapore Career Directory)**](https://gradsingapore.com/) * [**Indeed World**](http://www.indeed.com/worldwide) * [**Jameel Poverty Action Lab**](http://www.povertyactionlab.org/jobs) * [**Jobaroo (Australia)**](https://www.jobaroo.com/search.php) * [**Just Landed**](https://jobs.justlanded.com/en) * [**ReliefWeb**](http://reliefweb.int/jobs) * [**Transitions Abroad**](http://www.transitionsabroad.com/listings/work/careers/index.shtml) #### **International: Short-term** * [**InterExchange**](http://www.interexchange.org/) * [**International Volunteer Programs Association**](http://volunteerinternational.org/) #### **Journalism/Publishing** * [**Editing Crossing**](http://www.editingcrossing.com/jobs/jobs.html) * [**JournalismJobs.com**](http://www.journalismjobs.com/) * [**Publishing and Journalism Jobs**](http://www.ihirepublishing.com/jobs?campaigntype=searchengine\&campaign=goto\&adgroup=PBS%20-%20Publishing%20Jobs\&searchterm=publishing%20jobs) * [**Publishing Crossing**](http://www.publishingcrossing.com/) * [**SNAP Job Board**](http://careers.associationmediaandpublishing.org/c/search_results.cfm?site_id=298) #### **Library and Museum** * [**American Alliance of Museums**](https://www.aam-us.org/) #### **Military Veteran Information** * [**American Corporate Partners:**](http://www.acp-usa.org/Mentoring_Program) * [**Employers Seeking Military Experience**](https://www.military.com/veteran-jobs) * [**Transition Assistance Online**](http://www.taonline.com/) * [**Translate Your Military Experience**](http://www.military.com/veteran-jobs/skills-translator/) * [**Veteran-focused Career Fairs**](https://events.recruitmilitary.com/) #### **Non-Profit and NGO** * [**Careers in NonProfits: Staffing Agency**](https://careersinnonprofits.com/candidates/) * [**Center for Non-profit Advancement**](http://careers.nonprofitadvancement.org/search.cfm) * [**Chronicle of Philanthropy**](https://jobs.philanthropy.com/) * [**Idealist**](http://www.idealist.org/) * [**National Council of Nonprofits**](https://careers.councilofnonprofits.org/) * [**Points of Light**](http://www.pointsoflight.org/jobs) * [**Society for NonProfit Organizations**](http://www.snpo.org/nonprofitcareers/index.php) * [**What you need to know about finding a job in the Non-Profit Sector (pdf)**](https://www.wm.edu/offices/career/_documents/HowtoMarketYourself.pdf) * [**Work for Good**](https://www.workforgood.org/jobs/) #### **Think Tanks** * [**NIRA**](https://english.nira.or.jp/directory/) * [**Wordpress' List of Think Tanks**](http://www.worldpress.org/library/ngo.cfm) #### **Biomedical and Healthcare** * [**American Institute of Biological Sciences**](https://www.aibs.org/careers/) * [**APA psyc Careers**](https://www.psyccareers.com/) * [**Association of Public Health Laboratories**](https://careers.aphl.org/jobseeker/search/results/) * [**Biology Jobs**](http://www.biologyjobs.com/) * [**Biospace**](http://www.biospace.com/) * [**Devex**](https://www.devex.com/jobs) * [**Explore Health Careers**](https://explorehealthcareers.org/jobs/#s=1) * [**Hire Life Sciences**](http://www.hirelifescience.com/) * [**Mayo Clinic**](https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/) * [**ResearchGate**](http://www.researchgate.net/jobs/research/) * [**Steling-Hoffman Life Sciences**](https://jobs.sterlinglifesciences.com/) * [**US Department of Health & Human Services**](https://www.hhs.gov/about/agencies/iea/partnerships/about-the-partnership-center/internship-opportunities/index.html) #### **Year of Service/Gap Year** * [**Catholic Volunteer Network**](http://www.catholicvolunteernetwork.org/) * [**City Year: Give a Year, Change the World**](http://www.cityyear.org/) * [**GapYear.com**](http://www.gapyear.com/) * [**Jesuit Volunteer Corps**](http://www.jesuitvolunteers.org/) * [**Jewish Service Corps**](https://avodah.net/what-we-do/jewish-service-corps/) * [**Oyster: Gap Year Specialist**](http://www.oysterworldwide.com/) * [**Peace Corps**](https://www.peacecorps.gov/) * [**Teach for America**](http://www.teachforamerica.org/) * [**United Nations Volunteers**](http://www.unv.org/) * [**WorkingAbroad.com**](http://www.workingabroad.com/) * [**Year Out Group**](http://www.yearoutgroup.org/) #### **Temporary Staffing Agencies** * [**Apple One**](http://www.appleone.com/) * [**Kelly Services**](http://www.kellyservices.com/Global/Home/) * [**Manpower**](https://www.manpower.com/ManpowerUSA/home/) * [**Olsten**](http://www.olsten.com/job-seekers/Pages/job-seekers.aspx) * [**Politemps Staffing Agency**](http://www.politemps.com/) * [**Professionals for NonProfits**](http://www.nonprofitstaffing.com/) #### **Post-Graduate Fellowships** * [**American Political Science Association (APSA)**](http://www.apsanet.org/content_3284.cfm) * [**Association of Public Health Laboratories**](http://www.aphl.org/mycareer/fellowships/Pages/default.aspx) * [**Center for Disease Control**](https://www.cdc.gov/Fellowships/) * [**El Pomar Foundation**](https://www.elpomar.org/fellowship/) * [**Environmental Protection Agency**](https://www.epa.gov/careers/fellowships-scholarships-and-post-doctoral-opportunities) * [**Governor’s Fellowship Program (Indiana)**](https://www.in.gov/gov/fellowship.htm) * [**Greenlining Institute**](https://greenlining.org/leadership-academy/programs/fellowship-program/job-description/) * [**Library of Congress**](https://www.loc.gov/programs/john-w-kluge-center/chairs-fellowships/fellowships/) * [**Smithsonian Institution**](https://fellowships.si.edu/) * [**Social Science Research Council**](https://www.ssrc.org/fellowships/) * [**Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation**](https://woodrow.org/) #### **Summer and Part-time Jobs** * [**Care.com**](http://care.com/) * [**SnagaJob**](http://www.snagajob.com/) # Job Search (EU) This resource provides up-to-date information about securing gainful employment in Germany. The advice available here has the endorsement of the Federal Foreign Office in Berlin. ## Survey the Market The [Quick Check on the Make it in Germany website](https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa/quick-check/?quickcheckpreselect=Arbeiten) should indicate your chances of working in Germany. There is demand, among others, for doctors, nursing staff, engineers, mechatronic technicians, IT specialists and train drivers. Before you start looking for a job it is best to first clarify whether you need a visa to work in Germany. ## Prepare **your Qualifications** For many jobs it can be useful and for some it is even necessary that vocational or educational qualifications from your home country are recognised in Germany. You can check whether this applies to you on the [Recognition in Germany](https://www.anerkennung-in-deutschland.de/html/en/) website. ## **Look for a Job** The [job listings on the Make it in Germany website](https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/jobs/job-listings/?tx_vcjobs_list%5B__referrer%5D%5B%40extension%5D=Vcjobs\&tx_vcjobs_list%5B__referrer%5D%5B%40vendor%5D=Vcat\&tx_vcjobs_list%5B__referrer%5D%5B%40controller%5D=Job\&tx_vcjobs_list%5B__referrer%5D%5B%40action%5D=list\&tx_vcjobs_list%5B__referrer%5D%5Barguments%5D=YTo0OntzOjQ6InBhZ2UiO3M6MToiMiI7czo3OiJzb3J0aW5nIjtzOjI6Ii0yIjtzOjY6ImFjdGlvbiI7czo0OiJsaXN0IjtzOjEwOiJjb250cm9sbGVyIjtzOjM6IkpvYiI7fQ%3D%3D670c3eaad5e924154dbf52538ca3658265cbf326\&tx_vcjobs_list%5B__referrer%5D%5B%40request%5D=a%3A4%3A%7Bs%3A10%3A%22%40extension%22%3Bs%3A6%3A%22Vcjobs%22%3Bs%3A11%3A%22%40controller%22%3Bs%3A3%3A%22Job%22%3Bs%3A7%3A%22%40action%22%3Bs%3A4%3A%22list%22%3Bs%3A7%3A%22%40vendor%22%3Bs%3A4%3A%22Vcat%22%3B%7D4cbbc120c4035efe06954a6d67b4cbbf7035b0b3\&tx_vcjobs_list%5B__trustedProperties%5D=a%3A2%3A%7Bs%3A7%3A%22sorting%22%3Bi%3A1%3Bs%3A4%3A%22page%22%3Bi%3A1%3B%7D60079072975e19b342c9a063f9683617aec22104\&tx_vcjobs_list%5Bsorting%5D=-2\&tx_vcjobs_list%5Bpage%5D=) give details of vacancies where international specialists are explicitly sought. You can also carry out job searches on the [Federal Employment Agency website](https://con.arbeitsagentur.de/prod/jobboerse/jobsuche-ui/), in large employment exchanges like [Stepstone](https://www.stepstone.de/en/), [Indeed](https://de.indeed.com/) and [Monster](https://www.monster.de/) or among the vacancies published on business networks like LinkedIn or Xing. If you’re interested in specific companies, look for vacancies directly on their corporate websites. ## **Write an Application** Normally, an application to a German company includes a covering letter, a CV with a photograph, certificates and testimonials. Make sure you have the required qualifications and emphasise them in your covering letter. ## **Apply for a Visa** American citizens can enter Germany without a visa and remain for up to three months. If you want to work here, however, you will need to apply for a residence permit that allows you to take up gainful employment. You should only apply for one when you already have a contract of employment in Germany. Make an appointment at the German Consulate in Atlanta and inform your future employer that it can take some time before all visa formalities are completed. If you have a higher education qualification that is recognized in Germany (e.g., B.A. or B.S. from KSU), you can receive a six-month visa to look for a job. ## **Obtain Insurance** Health and personal liability insurances are mandatory in Germany, and that applies from the first day of your stay. ## Conclusion There are numerous considerations and preparations when planning to work abroad. Here you will find [checklists to help you look for work in Germany](https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/about-the-portal/media-center/material/). You can also gauge demand for your areas of interest by exploring the following resource: [Jobs in demand in Germany](https://www.deutschland.de/en/topic/business/jobs-in-demand-in-germany-and-job-seeking-tips). # Letters of Recommendation Instructions and support resources for students (who are requesting letters) and faculty (who are responding to requests).

Requesting Letters from Faculty

Occasionally, students require letters for graduate programs and applications to special opportunities. An effective letter of recommendation provides a portrait of who you are beyond your college grades or entrance exam scores. Admissions committees rely on letter of recommendations not only to validate what you have written in your application, but also to gather information about your personality, character, and motivation for your chosen field. Note: The guidance here replicates content from [Harvard FAS Career Services](https://ocs.fas.harvard.edu/letters-recommendation). ### Before Asking for a Letter Before approaching faculty for letters of recommendation, reflect on how these letters can strengthen your application. * List the qualities that the graduate program is looking for in an applicant. To get a sense of what an employer or graduate school is looking for in a candidate, think about who succeeds in the program or job you are seeking. * Who can positively comment on these relevant personal qualities? * If you need to provide several letters of recommendation, consider how each letter can fill different needs and request letters from individuals who know you in different contexts and can comment on different strengths. * What would you like someone to include/address in the letter that may be missing in the rest of your application? Who can comment on your professional behavior? Your maturity? Did you take a particularly challenging sequence of courses that is not necessarily obvious from your transcript? Are there extenuating circumstances that might account for atypical grades? * Decide whether you want to waive your right to see the letter of recommendation. For most employers and graduate programs, confidential letters have greater credibility and are assigned greater weight in the application process. Interestingly, many letter writers are less inhibited in praising an applicant when the letter is confidential! * Allow plenty of “turnaround time.” Be sure the letter writer has the opportunity to write a thoughtful, complete letter without worrying about an unrealistic deadline. ### When Asking for a Letter After deciding which individuals can provide the most positive and complete picture of your relevant skills, experiences, and character traits, communicate with each of the potential writers. * Ask the letter writer if they feel comfortable writing a letter to support your application. If they seem hesitant or ambivalent, thank them for their time but do not request a letter from this individual. It is crucial that the person writing your letter is positive about your application and conveys that in their letter. If a letter is lukewarm or negative, it can reflect poorly on your ability to judge how you appear to others as well as give the employer or graduate program feedback that you did not intend to convey. * The letter of recommendation will be especially effective if the writers describe specific examples and instances whenever possible. So, provide each letter writer with information relevant to your experience and application. This could be a resume, a personal statement, a reminder of particular incidents or discussions, etc. Spend some time discussing with the letter writer how this information relates to your application. ### After Asking for a Letter Don't forget to thank the person writing your letter by sending a thank-you note! Let them know the outcome of your application! Not only could their letter make the difference in whether or not you are accepted, you most likely will want to ask for letters again in the future.

Responding to Requests for Letters

### Write Letters that Make a Difference The guidelines are intended to enhance the letter-writing process by providing a general framework of best practices and relevant content for letter writers to follow. Student success takes many forms, and these letter-writing scaffolds are meant to support placement success. Before you start ensure that the student has consulted. Note: The guidance here replicates original content created by the [AAMC](https://www.aamc.org/system/files?file=2019-09%2Flettersguidelinesbrochure.pdf). * Provide an accurate assessment of the applicant’s suitability for the given program rather than advocate for the applicant. * Briefly explain your relationship with the applicant: * How long have you known the applicant? * In what capacity have you interacted (e.g., faculty, advisor, supervisor)? * Are your observations of the applicant direct or indirect? * Quality of information is more important than letter length. * Focus on the applicant rather than details of the lab, course, assignment, job, or institution * Only include information on grades, GPA, ACTFL, or GRE scores *if* you also provide context to help interpret them. Grades, GPA, ACTFL, and GRE scores are available within the application. * Focus on behaviors you have observed directly when describing an applicant’s suitability for graduate school. Consider describing: * The situation or context of the behaviors. * The actual behaviors you observed. * Any consequences of the behaviors. * Ask the applicant for permission if you plan to include any information that could be considered potentially private or sensitive. * Consider including unique contributions that an applicant would bring to a graduate cohort: * Obstacles that the applicant had to overcome and how those obstacles have led to new learning and growth. * Contributions that an applicant would bring to a medical school’s diversity, broadly defined (e.g., background, attributes, experiences). * Committees find comparison information helpful. If you make comparisons, be sure to provide context. Include information about the comparison group (e.g., students in a class you taught, students in your department, co-workers) and tour rationale for the comparison. ## Competencies Describe how the applicant has, or has not, demonstrated any of the following competencies that are necessary for success in graduate school. ### Thinking and Reasoning * **Critical Thinking:** Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. * **Quantitative Reasoning:** Applies quantitative reasoning and appropriate data to describe or explain phenomena. * **Research Inquiry:** Applies knowledge of the investigative process to integrate and synthesize information, solve problems, and formulate research questions and hypotheses. Is facile in the language of the target field sciences and uses it to participate in the discourse of the discipline and explain how scientific knowledge is discovered and validated. * **Written Communication:** Effectively conveys information to others using written words and sentences. ### Pre-professional Competencies * **Social Skills**: Demonstrates awareness of others’ needs, goals, feelings, and the ways social and behavioral cues affect peoples’ interactions and behaviors. Adjusts behaviors appropriately in response to these cues. Treats others with respect. * **Cultural Competence**: Demonstrates knowledge of social and cultural factors that affect interactions and behaviors. Shows an appreciation and respect for multiple dimensions of diversity. Recognizes and acts on the obligation to inform one’s own judgment. Engages diverse and competing perspectives as a resource for learning, citizenship, and work. Recognizes and appropriately addresses bias in themselves and others. Interacts effectively with people from diverse backgrounds. * **Teamwork**: Works collaboratively with others to achieve shared goals. Shares information and knowledge with others and provides feedback. Puts team goals ahead of individual goals. * **Oral Communication**: Effectively conveys information to others using spoken words and sentences. Listens effectively. Recognizes potential communication barriers and adjusts approach or clarifies information as needed. * **Ethical Responsibility to Self and Others**: Behaves in an honest and ethical manner. Cultivates personal and academic integrity. Adheres to ethical principles and follows rules and procedures. Resists peer pressure to engage in unethical behavior and encourages others to behave in honest and ethical ways. Develops and demonstrates ethical and moral reasoning. * **Reliability and Dependability**: Consistently fulfills obligations in a timely and satisfactory manner. Takes responsibility for personal actions and performance. * **Resilience and Adaptability**: Demonstrates tolerance of stressful or changing environments or situations and adapts effectively to them. Is persistent, even under difficult situations. Recovers from setbacks. * **Capacity for Improvement**: Sets goals for continuous improvement and for learning new concepts and skills. Engages in reflective practice for improvement. Solicits and responds appropriately to feedback.

# Poetry Contest The German Studies Program at Kennesaw State University invites you to participate in its 2025 Georgia Statewide German Poetry Contest. We thank our sponsor The Halle Foundation. ## About the Contest 1. Topic and Content: Poems can be about your personal experiences in the world that surrounds you, or your plans and goals for preserving our planet, or anything related to this year's topic: ***Märchen und Geschichten*****.** 2. **Deadline: March 1, 2025** 3. Language: German. 4. Eligibility: Poets of any age and language level may participate. Poems should be submitted without excessive help/corrections from the teacher or instructor. 5. Judging: Poems will be judged by upper-level students, KSU faculty, and native speakers according to student level and age. 6. Prizes: Winners will receive a certificate and a monetary prize. ## How to Submit Please submit your poem electronically by uploading it as an **attached MS word document** using the button here. Please make sure that you **identify your level** by uploading to the proper portion of the form. The upload portal does not record your name or other information. This means it is critical that each submitted **word document include: (1) a poem, and below your poem, please include (2) your name, (3) your grade level, (4) your level in German, (5) your school or university, and (5) the name of your German instructor.** Please do not use the header function in the word file. {% hint style="info" %} [**Submit your poem(s) here**](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9emxrIpnv99Yr6_NP7ZVu-1PiMMyFvW23Lp35Ioau7KPQ6w/viewform) {% endhint %} ### Levels These are the levels for which you can enter the competition: * Level 1A: DLI / Elementary - Middle School – German 1001-level * Level 1B: High School 1st Year German / College 1st semester – German 1001-level * Level 2: High School 2nd Year German / College 2nd semester – German 1002-level * Level 3: High School 3rd Year German / College 3rd semester – German 2001-level * Level 4: High School 4th Year German / College 4th semester – German 2002-level * Level 5: High School AP German / College 5th and higher semester – German 3000-level * Level 6: Grad Students, Teachers, Profis, German 4000-level ### Questions For questions, or if you’d like resources/ideas, or a mini-workshop in your class, please contact Dr. Sabine Smith at 470-578-6366 or . Assuming authors’ permission, we will exhibit winning poems online, at AATG-GA SGC, and at KSU. ## Previous Years The Georgia German Poetry Contest is an annual event and information about prior years is recorded here. This initiative began in the 2008-09 years at KSU and grew to include statewide participation in 2014. **2024: Feste und Feiertage** #### 2023: Umwelt #### **2022:** Energiewende (Posters) #### **2018: Zukunftsvisionen** #### **2017: Wer die Wahl hat, hat die Qual** #### **2016:** Deutsch in den USA #### **2015:** Nahrung #### **2013:** Feste und Traditionen #### **2011:** Vergnügungen (Pleasures/Hobbies) / Dinggedichte # Design Contest Help Kennesaw German Studies design the perfect German club t-shirt and win a prize! ## Rules 1. **Prizes** - Students will vote on the best designs and the winners (as determined by total of unique votes) will receive free German Club apparel. First prize wins $100, second prize $50, and third prize $25. 2. **Eligibility** - All students may enter this competition. Entries will be considered valid for entry as long as they conform to the below standards and are created with the best interests of our German Club in mind. 3. **Standards** - To ensure that the design will attract the widest possible audience, the *German Club T-Shirt* should not be specific to Kennesaw, Kennesaw State, or the KSU German Club. Your design should appeal to learners of German, and members of German Clubs, regardless of location. 4. **Intellectual Property** The KSU German Club may not produce shirts with KSU's identity, so we must ask that your designs avoid Kennesaw references (for instance, no use of the name, owls, wings, or black/gold color patterns). Finally, artistic submissions to this contest will be attributed but become the intellectual property of KSU German Club. 5. **Submissions** - Students should submit their entries to the contest email address (Club Co-advisor: Dr. Goldblatt, ) as soon as they are complete. Include your name and contact information. Once the German Club finds that a sufficient number of entries qualify for voting, submissions will conclude and public voting will begin. ## Voting on Submissions After sufficient time and entries we will host a voting session for these artworks and throw the next big design up on a shirt for German students around the world to enjoy! For now, we welcome your feedback on the submissions below. ## Student Submissions

# Summer Camp at KSU “Sommer in der Stadt” is the motto for our 1-day German Summer Camp: Pull up a chair, enjoy the music, bask in the sun on the KSU campus, and make your own lyrics, poem, rap, or summer hit! | Kennesaw State University has hosted an annual German Summer Day Camp in July for learners who completed approx. 2 years of high school level German. The event takes place on the Kennesaw Campus in the Social Science Building or Academic Learning Center Building from 8 am to 5 pm. The event hosts are the Department of World Languages and Cultures in the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences (RCHSS). | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | The goals for successful camp participation are simple and straightforward: | | 1. Have fun with German - and learn about music, culture, and summer activities - and have in hand an award-winning project at the end of the day! | | 2. Make new friends over the course of a day that has you explore your own creativity and the KSU campus. | | | |

Tentative Schedule for the day:
Get to know your peers in a social setting over a breakfast snack.

| | Meet the organizers and learn about music and summer in the city - German style! | | Learn how to write your own lyrics, poem, or your own summer “Ohrwurm” | | Participate in the March Madness Music Competition to select your winning song! | | Join us for lunch at the KSU Commons - our treat! | | Get over the “Schnitzel Koma” with a Campus Scavenger Hunt - win a prize! | | Practice German pronunciation, projection and “aesthetic force” in an interactive recitation | | Finalize your masterpiece! | | Present your work and celebrate your creative genius - Herzlichen Glückwunsch! | | Open to all learners who completed their 2nd year of German and are excited to spend a fun-filled day with German language and culture. Cost is $13 per person and includes breakfast snacks and lunch at the award-winning KSU dining hall, the Commons. | | In order to participate in the KSU German Summer Day Camp, all students and their legal parents or guardians must agree to a waiver of liability. The release and waiver of liability and indemnity agreement should be read in full here (\[link]$[https://protectingminors.kennesaw.edu/docs/KSU%20Minors%20Waiver%20and%20Release.pdf)](https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprotectingminors.kennesaw.edu%2Fdocs%2FKSU%2520Minors%2520Waiver%2520and%2520Release.pdf$\&data=05%7C02%7Cssmith2%40kennesaw.edu%7C10027ef8bdb646a58e1208dca2d882b9%7C45f26ee5f134439ebc93e6c7e33d61c2%7C1%7C0%7C638564298157567302%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C\&sdata=SDheI4HZy9dUa25tiC4F0%2BYrDHaVmPOnna%2FYu8qmLnI%3D\&reserved=0)) before registration. During registration, participants will be asked to confirm that they have consulted the document and that they agree to its terms. | | Students who wish to participate should book using an online payment and registration process. Visit the registration page where you can submit payment for the program and provide all of your information. There is a two step process. First you will complete an information survey, and after you submit that you can provide payment via credit or debit card. | | Please register for the next KSU German Summer Day Camp! | | Note: Program Breaks can be used for bathroom, photos around campus (Berlin Wall / Campus Green), or visiting public art and exhibits on campus. | | Contact: Dr. Sabine Smith, \[]\() 470.578.6366 (messages only) | | Special note: we encourage students to carpool due to limited visitor parking. | | | |

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| | | # Stammtisch The KSU German Club is proud to host periodic events at nearby restaurants so that German learners and community members can meet for a relaxing evening. ### What is a Stammtisch? The German word *Stammtisch* means a table for regulars and such tables are typically held by informal groups on a regular basis. These groups often meet at a large table in a cozy location in a cafe, restaurant, or pub. The Stammtisch is above all a friendly get-together and informal!

*Hier sitzen die, die immer hier sitzen.*

### When is the next Stammtisch? Our next Stammtisch is scheduled for **tbd** [near the Kennesaw campus!](#user-content-fn-1)[^1] Join the KSU German Club if you’d like to contribute and/or help organize our next event!

### Recent Stammtisch Events * Mellow Mushroom, March 19, 2024 * Mellow Mushroom, September 12, 2023 * Mellow Mushroom, October 25, 2022 * Miller’s Ale House, March 31, 2022 * Miller’s Ale House, April 14, 2022 * November 18, 2021 * Cracker Barrel, October 21, 2021 * Mellow Mushroom, September 23, 2021 * Sweet Hut, February 19, 2020 [^1]: 1133 Chastain Rd, Kennesaw, GA 30144 # Energy Transition (2022) # Stadium Excursion Take a tour of Atlanta’s own Mercedes-Benz Stadium to learn about the high tech infrastructure that powers your favorite teams and events. ## Go Behind the Scenes {% embed url="" %} ## You’re Invited! We invite students of Kennesaw German Studies to secure their spot on our special excursion to MB Stadium on **November 17, 2022**. Contact your German instructor for details on how to reserve your seat on this tour. Transportation, tickets, and meals are complimentary for registered student guests. This event is made possible through generous support from the German Embassy. ## Itinerary All students will depart from the Kennesaw Campus of Kennesaw State University (at the Betty Siegel Recreation Center) on **November 17, 2022**. * 10:15 am - Students begin to arrive at the bus area near the KSU fitness center. Our reserved busses will say “Charter.” * 10:30 am - Departure from KSU (Kennesaw Campus) * 11:30 am - Arrival at Lunch (Aviva Restaurant at 756 W Peachtree St NW). Lunch is free! * 12:45 pm - Departure for Mercedes-Benz Stadium * 1:00 pm - Arrival at Mercedes-Benz Stadium ([1414 Andrew Young International Blvd (Gate 2 entry)](https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgoo.gl%2Fmaps%2FAQUHLDBrpJdiHFWo6\&data=05%7C01%7Cngoldbla%40kennesaw.edu%7Caf0adeb2259a4a5daaf708dac27e365f%7C45f26ee5f134439ebc93e6c7e33d61c2%7C1%7C0%7C638036149881675433%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C\&sdata=kuOA0kXr%2BVukAlqQQ2nlG6uzO122ZYCd8DKG%2FbCmEaU%3D\&reserved=0)). * 1:15 pm - Mercedes-Benz Tour begins. The Behind the Scenes tour is free! * 2:15 pm - Mercedes-Benz Tour concludes * 2:30 pm - Departure from MB Stadium * 3:00 pm - Arrival at KSU (Kennesaw Campus) ## Registration This event‘s automated booking window has closed. Please contact Dr. Goldblatt () for last minute space inquiries. # Bee the Buzz KSU German Studies joined the the German School of Atlanta with special support from the German Embassy for a unique and family-friendly outreach event in 2022; be the buzz for forward-moving events! ## Celebrate Sustainability with GSA! The German Schoolf of Atlanta (GSA) was buzzing with activity right before Halloween! KSU German professors Drs. Smith and Goldblatt visited the East Cobb Middle School campus over the weekend to teach lessons about the environment and sustainability in German to speakers and learners of all ages! #HuggableHoneybee #Lernvergnuegen @GermanschoolATL #kennesawstateuniversity @GermanyinUSA. Special thanks to Susanne Estrella for organizing and coordinating the event in her dual role with Kennesaw State University and the GSA. We were are honoring past volunteers and welcoming new volunteers in 2024-20025. # Posters & Film With special thanks to the German Embassy, Kennesaw State University students across the German Studies program will participate in a digital poster contest.

### **Purpose** Students in Kennesaw German Studies courses have the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in knowledge about the *Energiewende /* Energy Transition. In Fall 2022, students will express their creativity by creating their own digital posters to communicate key facts and ideas related the topic. ### Exhibit The Energy Transition poster exhibit is located at the Bagwell College of Education lobby. Its displays include infographics and facts about how the world will develop infrastructure and policies to power a sustainable future and transition away from carbon. ### Gallery ### Entry Requirements To participate in this contest students will do the following: 1. Visit the exhibit in Bagwell’s 1st floor lobby October 31 - November 4, 2022 2. Peruse the information and take notes on the posters to support the creation of a digital poster. 3. Design a digital poster using PowerPoint, Keynote, Pitch, Google Slides, or similar. Students are limited to a single, non-animated slide which contains factual information collected from the exhibit. 4. Submit a digital copy of your poster (in editable form) to your instructor. 5. Submitted entries convey all rights for poster duplication and publication by KSU German Studies and the German Embassy. ### Deadline All digital poster submissions are due by November 18th. Entries will be ranked by instructors for each course. ### Awards Students in each section of German will compete for best-in-class prizes. ### Winners Students in the following courses completed posters and received prizes.


Course	Instructor	Top Posters
1001-1	Goldblatt	Liz, Alex
1001-3	Smith	Ashley
2001-1	Goldblatt	Jaelyn, Jarred, Duncan
2003-1	Goldblatt	Santi, Austin, Trey
3302	Smith	Ann-Charlotte
3303	Peterson	Lily, Ann-Charlotte
3304	Smith	Victoria
4499	Smith	Michelle, Anna Marie

## Film Screening We will continue the conversation about Energiewende with a special screening of the short film Energy Pioneers (2018) in the Social Sciences Building (room 2038) on November 28, 2022 at 8 pm. Please join us, and check out the trailer below! {% embed url="" %} Trailer for Energy Pioneers / Energiepioniere (2018) {% endembed %} # Apply for an Experience {% embed url="" fullWidth="true" %} # Apply to the Honor Society {% embed url="" fullWidth="true" %} # Join the OWLS-CARE Lab {% embed url="" fullWidth="true" %} # Chat with Native Speakers {% embed url="" fullWidth="false" %} # Stay Updated Are you ready to enhance your academic journey? Sign up today to receive curated resources, unique opportunities, and exclusive updates right in your inbox. {% embed url="" %} # Downloads ## Print Application (2024-25) {% file src="/files/ICQIxbHY7FWLqWztf3I8" %} Study Abroad Application - PDF Format {% endfile %} {% file src="/files/O1u94nNUSClBTxBcQRi0" %} Study Abroad Application - Microsoft Word Format {% endfile %}

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