Due to the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), UCLA has moved from in-classroom instruction to on-line platform teaching. The Department of Germanic Languages has cancelled all upcoming events. Departmental staff will be working remotely until further notice. Please communicate your needs via e-mail to the following staff members:

Department Management/Budget Requests/Grant Proposals: Gina White
Student Affairs (graduate & undergraduate): Kerry Allen
Fund Management/Purchasing/Reimbursements: Dacia Imakura
Academic Personnel/Payroll: Teresa Gonzalez
Programming/Reimbursements: Liya Kunnathuparambil and Vanessa Carlos
Office Coordination/Purchase Orders/Shipping/Deliveries: Ashley Mahan
Technical Support/On-line teaching assistance: Xavier Ramirez

We appreciate your patience and understanding during this uncertain time!

Photo credit: Patricia Wiley

Photo credit: Patricia Wiley

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June 9, 2020

Statement in support of Black Lives Matter, Black students, scholars, and instructors at UCLA, and other Black members of the UCLA community

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Student Testimonials

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    Victoria West

    Learning German was the best “half-baked” decision I have made. As I was entering Junior High, I had the option to learn the language of my choice. Due to the notorious teachers of the high school Spanish and French department, I elected to learn German. This sparked a passion in my life. I quickly became German club president of my senior class and was obsessed with German films, food, and culture. This is all without... Read more

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