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IntranetA long-standing departmental tradition. Every Friday from 12:20-1:20 p.m. during the academic year (usually starting the second or third week of the term), students and others who wish to speak German in a casual atmosphere come to the Weiss Library (128 Folwell). Coffee and cookies are provided. All are welcome!
Deutscher Studentenverein is a campus group open to students of all levels of German speaking ability. We host a weekly German discussion group called Kaffeestunde near campus, host club gatherings relating to German/Austrian culture, and inform members of German related events around the Twin Cities area. For more information, see their website or e-mail them at dsv@umn.edu.
Come practice languages at Bordertown Coffee, half a block from Folwell. It's a great opportunity to practice, meet people, and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea in a relaxed environment. The groups that meet here vary by year, depending on interest. Currently there is a German conversation group meeting there (contact Mark McCullough at mccu0176@umn.edu for more information). All levels of proficiency are welcome to attend!
The Germanic-American Institute in Saint Paul has a monthly Kinoabend and other events.
Student clubs can be a fun way to connect with others who share your interest in a particular country or area. These student-organized and student-run groups can be official (e.g., registered student groups) or informal groups of friends or classmates. Official clubs are eligible for funding from the University and from our department. We can also help with getting out announcements of activities and providing space and other resources. The clubs organize a variety of activities; the most common are conversations at a local coffeeshop, weekly film nights, playing board games in the language, and going to concerts. It all depends on the interests (and motivation) of the group.
Here is a list of current active clubs and their contacts. If you are interested in a club not listed here and would like to help form one, please contact our director of undergraduate studies, Monika Zagar at zagar001@umn.edu.
| Den Svenska Klubben | Emily Ely elyxx026@umn.edu | They often meet for Fika (Swedish coffee hour) at Bordertown Coffee during the academic year. All are welcome for Swedish conversation and lunch! |
| Finlanders Club | Jackie Listemaa list0028@umn.edu | The club organizes a variety of activities, all open to anyone who is interested. Both native and non-native speakers of all levels are welcome at a weekly keskustelutunti (conversation hour) at Bordertown Coffee in Dinkytown on Fridays. |
| Den Norske Klubben | dnk@umn.edu | Den Norske Klubben is a University of Minnesota student club to celebrate Norway and all things Norwegian! |
| Icelandic Club | Ryan T. Peterson pete2443@umn.edu | The club aims to promote the language, culture, literature, travel, and study of Iceland. |
Danish students meet about once a week to view Danish films or episodes of Danish television series. Additional participants are always encouraged, and all language skill levels are welcome. For more information, contact Danish Instructor Søren Riis at svriis@umn.edu.
For more information about Dutch opportunities, contact Jenneke Oosterhoff at ooste003@umn.edu.
Every other year, our department stages a German play that is performed before an audience of students, faculty, and others from the Twin Cities area.
The Foreign Language Immersion Program (FLIP) is designed to provide undergraduates with the opportunity to register for a full semester of courses taught in German. It is intended to benefit students who want to use their knowledge of German as part of their academic program. FLIP is especially beneficial for students returning from studies abroad or planning to study overseas. For more information, see the FLIP webpage.
