This is to announce the foundation of the London branch of the Association for the German Language Gesellschaft für deutsche Sprache (GfdS), Germany´s most important government-sponsored language society.
The opening ceremony is hosted by the Centre for Anglo-German Cultural Relations (CAGCR) and takes place on Friday 12 March 2010 from 5 pm in the Medical Lecture Theatre, Francis Bancroft Building, at Queen Mary, University of London.
ALL WELCOME!
After welcoming remarks from Prof Simon Gaskell, Principal of Queen Mary, University of London, and after a few words of welcome by the designated chairman of the newly founded London branch, Dr Falco Pfalzgraf, the President of the GfdS, Prof Rudolf Hoberg (Darmstadt University of Technology) will give a lecture entitled “Sprache und Öffentlichkeit. Wie denken die Deutschen über ihre Muttersprache, über Fremdsprachen und die Sprachensituation in Europa?” (a summary in English will be provided).
The evening will conclude with a wine reception.
Dr Falco Pfalzgraf, Ambassador Georg Boomgaarden, Prof Rudolf Hoberg
Prof. Hobertg, President of the GfdS, during his lecture for the branch foundation
Dr Falco Pfalzgraf, Prof Rudolf Hoberg, QMUL Principal Prof Simon Gaskell
Opening Ceremony of the London branch of the Gesellschaft für deutsche Sprache (GfdS)
12 March 2010 from 5pm
Venue:
Medical Lecture Theatre,
Francis Bancroft Building,
Queen Mary, University of London
Mile End Road
London E1 4NS
ALL WELCOME!
Centre for Anglo-German Linguistic Relations / School of Languages, Linguistics and Film /Queen Mary, University of London / Mile End Road, London E1 4NS
Organiser / contact:
Dr
Falco Pfalzgraf
