International film and lecture series focuses on Germany
January 15, 2003
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International film and lecture series focuses on Germany
Valdosta State University's Center for International Programs
(CIP) is sponsoring "Germany in the Heart of Europe" a series of
films and lectures, beginning Jan. 21 and running through April 14.
All films and lectures are open to the public free of charge.
According to David Starling, assistant director of the CIP, Germany
was selected as this year's theme country, in preparation for the
University System of Georgia's (USG) study abroad initiative in
Germany that begins this summer with a faculty enrichment seminar,
followed by a student summer program in 2004.
The following films will begin at 7 p.m. in the University Center
Theater:
? Jan. 21: "Wings of Desire" is a Wim Wenders reexamination of the
divided city of Berlin, as seen through the eyes of a fallen
angel.
? Feb. 5: "Nasty Girl" tells the story of a young woman who
investigates the secret past of her hometown and uncovers more than
she expected-and more than the townsfolk want to reveal.
? March 12: "Tin Drum" a film about the influences of pre-war Nazi
Germany on a young boy and how he deals with life.
The lecture series begins with "The German Cultural Mosaic"
presented by VSU assistant professor of geography Michael Noll,
Ph.D., on Monday, Jan. 27, at 7 p.m., in the University Center
Magnolia Room.
Noll is a native of Germany and will serve as the co-director for
the USG's faculty enrichment seminar and program director for the
summer 2004 student program.
The following additional lectures will begin at 7 p.m. in the
University Center Magnolia Room:
? Feb. 10: "Understand Germany: Cultural Issues in the Red Green
Republic" presented by Sabine Smith, from Kennesaw State
University.
? Feb. 24: "Germany Since 1945" presented by Mark Finlay, from
Armstrong Atlantic State University.
? March 24: "German American Relations" presented by John Duffield,
from Georgia State University.
? April 7: "Germany, Poland and Eastward Expansion of the European
Union" presented by Malgorzata Znoykowicz-Wierzbicka, a Georgia
Southwestern University Fulbright Scholar.
? April 14: "Germany in Europe" (presenter to be named at a later
date).
For more information, call the CIP at 229-333-7410.
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