UNM German Summer School holds Frühschoppen July 16

The Deutsche Sommerschule von New Mexico, or German Summer School of New Mexico, is underway through July 21 at Taos Ski Valley. Now in its fourth decade, students come together for four and a half weeks to speak only German, both inside and outside the classroom. This total immersion approach helps students gain near-native fluency.

On Sunday, July 16, the school hosts a “Frühschoppen,” a special brunch with traditional German fare and entertainment from the Taos School of Music. While a traditional Frühschoppen marks the transition to the second-half of the program, the end of the program is celebrated with a Talentabend, a fun-filled evening of student skits and performances.

“The Frühschoppen is an opportunity for us to bring the summer school community together – past and current participants, as well as University and other supporters for bratwurst and conversation. It is traditionally one of the highlights of the summer school,” said Susanne Baackmann, associate professor of German Studies and co-director of the school.

For more information about the German Summer School, call 277-7367 or e-mail: schule@unm.edu.

Media Contact: Carolyn Gonzales, (505) 277-5920; e-mail: cgonzal@unm.edu