8.0138 German Federal Election Seminar (1/125)

Elaine Brennan (EDITORS@BROWNVM.BITNET)
Thu, 11 Aug 1994 21:28:18 EDT

Humanist Discussion Group, Vol. 8, No. 0138. Thursday, 11 Aug 1994.

Date: 11 Aug 94 12:54:16 EST
From: "Evelyn Ehrlich" <EHRLICHE@elmer1.bobst.nyu.edu>
Subject: German Federal Election Seminar

A friend with no e-mail access asked me to post the following
announcement. Thanks, Evelyn Ehrlich, Bobst Library, New York
University.

GERMAN FEDERAL ELECTION SEMINAR
BERLIN / LEIPZIG / POTSDAM / BERLIN
OCTOBER 12 - 18, 1994

The year of 1994 is election year in Germany culminating in the
BUNDESTAGSWAHL on October 16. Americans with an interest in
hands-on experience during this event are invited by the
DEUTSCH-NORDAMERIKANISCHE GESELLSCHAFT to participate. The
Deutsch-Nordamerikanische Gesellschaft is a non-profit,
educational organization working for bettering relations
between Germany and North America.

PRELIMINARY AGENDA

October 12 / Wednesday / BERLIN

afternoon arrival until 6:00 pm
evening welcome get-together with buffet and briefing

October 13 / Thursday / BERLIN

morning lecture on German electoral process
afternoon city tour; meet with party representatives
evening participate in election meeting

October 14 / Friday / LEIPZIG

morning Forschungsgruppe Wahlen e.V. (Public Opinion
Institute); depart for Leipzig
afternoon city tour incl. Nikolai Church ('89 Peace Prayers +
Monday rallies); meet with party representatives
evening participate in local political event

October 15 / Saturday / LEIPZIG / POTSDAM / BERLIN

morning Battle of the Nations Monument; depart for Potsdam
afternoon meet with party representatives
evening depart for Berlin; political cabaret/concert/opera

October 16 / Sunday / ELECTION DAY / BERLIN

morning visit local polling stations
afternoon talk to candidates/voters/mayors
evening visit election HQ, talk to activists, participate in
election parties

October 17 / Monday / BERLIN
morning free
afternoon evaluation of election results
evening farewell party at Berlin pub

October 18 / Tuesday / DEPARTURE

morning breakfast

OBJECTIVE
To explore recent political, intellectual and sociological trends
in Germany with special foc us on the New Federal States in the
final days before the election. To witness the 1994 Federal
Election whose outcome will decisively determine the direction of
the political agenda in the last decade of the 20th century.

PROGRAM CONTENT AND SPEAKERS
Officials from the different political parties, representatives
of the local communities, and academics will examine the current
situation and political trends in Germany. By attending
political meetings, participating in hands-on discussions and
talking to people in the street seminar participants will get
thorough insight into the German condition. To be discussed are
the political developments in the last four years and
intellectual/cultural changes in that period.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
professors of political science, history, German studies
political analysts
lournalists
professionals with an interest in Germany

TUITION AND TRAVEL INFORMATION
Tuition is $990. This fee includes all transportation on private
coach, accomodation (double occupancy; there is an extra $300
charge for single occupancy), half board, taxes and gratuities,
events and tours, background reading material for the seminar,
interpreter and guide. More detailed information will be provided
after registration. Knowledge of the German language is not
required as professional translation services will be available.

DEPOSIT AND CANCELLATION POLICY
A deposit of $250 is due upon registration (nonrefundable after
September 10); the balance of $740 is due September 10, 1994.
Mail the completed registration form (see below) to:

Thomas Simon
Deutsch-Nordamerikanische Gesellschaft
Am Koellnischen Park 6/7
D - 10179 Berlin
tel. + 49-30-238 06 644
fax + 49-30-238 06 813
or to:
Dr. Michael Richards
Sweet Briar College
Department of History
Sweet Briar, VA 24595
tel. (804) 381-6174
fax (804) 381-6173

GERMAN FEDERAL ELECTION SEMINAR REGISTRATION FORM

Name Title

Institution

Position

Mailing Address

Business Phone FAX Number

Date of Birth female / male

Knowledge of German fluent good some none