Programm

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Public diplomacy has been around for a long time, but modern American public diplomacy originates in Washington’s efforts to culturally penetrate the Soviet Union. Governments today realize that communicating with foreign publics is an imperative of international life. Scholars study culture to understand individual countries, yet another level of analysis seeks to explore the production, transmission, and influence of culture across national borders.

While International Relations typically focuses on political and economic forces, public diplomacy is concerned with the roles of mass opinion, propaganda, or strategic persuasion. As a field of scholarship, it exists on the periphery of several disciplines, where culture is defined in a broad anthropological sense. If traditional diplomacy is centered on state-to-state relations, especially among elites, public diplomacy employs technological advances in global communications which allows states to transcend narrow diplomatic channels or governments (especially closed authoritarian states) and reach the masses of people.

This course will focus on American public diplomacy from the perspective of international history, with particular reference to Germany since it was both the original target audience of America’s postwar reeducation plan and launching pad for cultural activity and transmission into the Eastern Bloc.

Achtung: In den Herbstferien (Mo., 28.10. - Do., 31.10.24) findet kein Unterricht statt. Die regulären Kurse legen eine Pause ein.

Join a morning of conversation in a relaxed Anglo-American atmosphere accompanied by tea and biscuits. Our d.a.i.-teacher Anthony Churchill from England will cover a wide range of subjects starting with the Boston Tea Party and covering topics guided by the wishes of the group, always giving them the appropriate Anglo-American slant.

Achtung! In den Faschingsferien (Mo. 3.3. - Fr. 7.3.25) findet kein Unterricht statt. Die regulären Kurse legen eine Pause ein.

Join us for 90 minutes of pleasant conversation in an informal atmosphere. Coffee and tea accompany interesting discussions about American culture, your everyday life, and your personal interests.

Achtung! In den Faschingsferien (Mo. 3.3. - Fr. 7.3.25) findet kein Unterricht statt. Die regulären Kurse legen eine Pause ein..

Join us for 90 minutes of pleasant conversation in an informal atmosphere. Coffee and tea accompany interesting discussions about American culture, your everyday life, and your personal interests.

Achtung! In den Faschingsferien (Mo. 3.3. - Fr. 7.3.25) findet kein Unterricht statt. Die regulären Kurse legen eine Pause ein..

For those who are tired of monotonous grammar classes and reviews. The following classes will focus on the one aspect missing from most courses elsewhere - and that's conversation! We will practice your conversational skills in a round-table discussion. Each week, we will cover a different topic ranging from politics, art, pop culture, etc. The class is not restricted to just the weekly articles and U.S. topics as long as we talk in English. We will practice conversational English with common questions and topics used in daily life.

Achtung! In den Faschingsferien (Mo. 3.3. - Fr. 7.3.25) findet kein Unterricht statt. Die regulären Kurse legen eine Pause ein.

Der Kurs findet online über die Plattform "Zoom" statt.

This course for advanced students (6 to 9 years of English) is structured around a creative dynamic between general knowledge and current events centering on topics and themes from American history, politics, and culture.

Preis inklusive Kursunterlagen.

Achtung! In den Faschingsferien (Mo. 3.3. - Fr. 7.3.25) findet kein Unterricht statt. Die regulären Kurse legen eine Pause ein.

Dieser Kurs findet online über die Plattform "Zoom" statt.

Come join us on a journey through the United States. This advanced conversation class will take you on an expedition across the rich tapestry of American life getting in touch with the people, culture, landscape, and unique history through video and text.

Achtung! In den Faschingsferien (Mo. 3.3. - Fr. 7.3.25) findet kein Unterricht statt. Die regulären Kurse legen eine Pause ein.

"When it comes to wine, I tell people to throw away the vintage charts and
invest in a corkscrew.The best way to learn about wine is the drinking."
- Alexis Lichine

D.a.i. teacher and wine enthusiast Anthony Churchill shares Alexis Lichine's
opinion. The focus of the course will be on affordable wines, but the discussions that results should know no bounds. Let's meet and put the world to
rights over a glass of wine and some cheese - every week with a different selection of wines, selected and presented by Anthony.

Achtung! In den Faschingsferien (Mo. 3.3. - Fr. 7.3.25) findet kein Unterricht statt. Die regulären Kurse legen eine Pause ein.

This conversation course will explore the d.a.i. photo exhibition I AM INUIT by Brian Adams. The photos share the everyday lives of 20 Inuit communities in northwest Alaska, telling the stories of nearly 270 people. They show a culture that blends traditional ways with modern changes while facing social and environmental challenges indigenous communities face. In this course, we’ll discuss Indigenous peoples, their way of life, their traditions, and how they adapt to a changing world. We’ll also look at how photography can tell real, meaningful stories about people and their communities, without relying on stereotypes.

As an optional activity, participants may attend the Indigenous Film Festival in Stuttgart in February 2025. While this won’t be an organized group trip, the course will provide details about the festival and suggestions for films to watch, allowing you to explore more stories about indigenous cultures through film.

Achtung! In den Faschingsferien (Mo. 3.3. - Fr. 7.3.25) findet kein Unterricht statt. Die regulären Kurse legen eine Pause ein.