Study and research in Germany

German as a Cultural Language

German culture manifests itself in different forms: from literature and music, through the theatre and films, and right on to architecture, Painting, philosophy and art. Cultural life, however, also manifests itself in life-style, the book trade and libraries, in festivals and sport. German book production occupies third place in the international ranking. German media groups operate world-wide, German literature has been rewarded with Nobel Prizes, Grimms Fairy Tales have been translated into numerous languages, German museums are not merely tourist attractions, and German films are able to celebrate international successes. Germany´s cultural heritage has placed its mark on the global image of Germany, and is a symbol whose traditions go back hundreds of years. German is important for the cultural and scientific world. This is illustrated by the numbers of German- winners of the Nobel Prize: 27 Nobel Prizes in Chemistry, 15 in Medicine, 22 in Physics, 7 in Literature and 4 Nobel Peace Prizes and 1 in Economic Sciences.
For anyone interested in German culture, the German language is a challenge.

• Every language creates culture and places its stamp on the national identity. Anyone who invests in the German language will always acquire German cultural heritage, too. Knowledge of German will improve your grasp and understanding of German culture and history. With a knowledge of German you can read works in the original and study historical texts.
  
• Knowledge of German enables you to get to know one of the great European cultures in the original. Whether in the world of literature - Goethe, Schiller, Kafka, Grass -, the world of music - Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Wagner -, that of philosophy - Luther, Kant, Schopenhauer, Nietzsche -, or of psychology -Freud, Adler, Jung - or also the world of research and science - Kepler, Einstein, Röntgen, Planck – German is the language for great minds!
  
• Over the past four hundred years, many people have emigrated from central Europe to North and South America or Australia. Many of their descendants are now showing interest in the life and culture of their forebears. Anyone wishing to learn about their great- and great-great grandparents´ home countries, or to research their family tree on the original spot, will succeed sooner if he knows German.
  
• Art, music, the theatre and films play an important role in everyday life in Germany. Renowned schools of art and music, and noted theatre and film academies offer qualified courses of study. A knowledge of German is essential if you wish to learn about art and culture in Germany, or should you wish to complete a course of education or further education in an arts subject in this country.
  
• Learning and mastering the German language is an investment in lasting and solid values. Language proficiency is capital with a future, which will never go out of fashion. German is your language!

Informative Portal for German as a Cultural Language
Deutsche-Kultur-international is an informative portal providing data and links relating to cultural events, projects, and programmes, and which also offers information on cultural exchanges (two languages):
http://www.deutsche-kultur-international.de

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