Center for German Studies holds Essay Competition
The Center for German Studies holds its annual essay competition in the Spring 2010. In the spirit of Freedom Without Walls, the Center invites you to draw from the large heritage of German culture to investigate what is alive and relevant for present-day society.
For example: An engineering student may want to write on a German scientist such as Einstein whose legacy informs current research in the field. An architectural student may see the influence of the “Bauhaus” in present-day art and design. A student of economics or political science may want to investigate Germany’s role in the current geo-political configuration. Rather than simple-minded glorification, one might also investigate negative influences such as patterns of anti-Semitism from the past that never seem to die. On the other hand, Germany’s “Green Movement” is forward-looking, and you could explore how it helps us rethink our own approaches to the environment and how to save the planet forour generation and those to come. Your essay may draw on a seminar paper you wrote here at UVa, and should be five to eight pages long (double-spaced). The winners will be announced during the third week of April.
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