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PhD Students
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SFS Proficiency Exams – April 23-25, 2025

REGISTRATION: April 9-13, 2025 Once we know the exact number of examinees, you will be contacted on Monday, April 14, to provide your availability. The exam schedule will be sent…

December 12, 2024

Announcements
Undergraduate Students

Congratulations to International Parliamentary Scholarship Awardees!

We are elated that two of our recent graduates, Helen Poe (CAS, ‘22) and Soma Arens (CAS, ‘24) have been successful in securing International Parliamentary (…

December 2, 2024

Announcements
PhD Students

German Graduate Program Virtual Open House

On Thursday, November 21, the German Department will host a virtual Open House for any students interested in applying to the German Graduate Program! This event will be held…

October 29, 2024

Announcements
Faculty
PhD Students

German Department at the 2024 GSA Conference

As always, current members and alumni of the German Department will be present and presenting at this year’s German Studies Association Annual Conference held in Atlanta,,…

August 29, 2024

Announcements
Undergraduate Students

Fall 2024 – Help Desk Hours

Do you need assistance with an assignment or revision from your German class? Or would you simply like to practice your German? Come to the German Help Desk for Levels I-IV and…

August 22, 2024

Announcements
Faculty
Spring 2024

Dr. Astrid Weigert receives 2024 Distinguished Service Award

This year Professor Astrid Weigert was recognized with the 2024 Distinguished Service Award, presented annually to a member of the FLCLS faculty who has made extraordinary…

May 18, 2024

Announcements
Undergraduate Students

Grace Philippon (SFS’ 26) wins Max Kade Prize for Best Paper at the 13th Undergraduate Research Conference for German Studies!

On April 6, 2024, Grace presented her paper ‘Nächster Halt, Niemandsland: Fremde und einheimische Wahrnehmungen der deutschen Teilung in Literatur und Film” at the 13th…

May 1, 2024

Announcements
Undergraduate Students

What Class Changed Your Life? 3 Hoyas Answer.

When she entered Georgetown, Madeleine Ott (C’26) wasn’t sure what she wanted to major in. She tried sociology, linguistics, French, biology. But nothing seemed to stick —…

April 19, 2024

Announcements

Faculty and Staff Celebrated at Spring Convocation

The College of Arts & Sciences gathered in the Copley Formal Lounge to celebrate the outstanding faculty and staff who comprise its exceptional community of. …

April 8, 2024

Announcements
PhD Students

Ph.D. Candidate Lorna McCarron wins 2023 WIGS Essay Prize

The UK Women in German Studies Awards committee unanimously decided to award Lorna McCarron the 2023 WIGS Essay Prize for her article entitled ‘Therapists, Vending Machines,…

November 8, 2023