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Join our interesting and relaxing get-together in the vhs club INTERNATIONAL! Everyone is welcome, whether you're a native speaker or just want to practice your English.

Bei unseren Spaziergängen durch Erlangen und Umgebung in verschiedenen Sprachen sind Sprachenlernende genauso wie interessierte Muttersprachler*innen willkommen!

Let's enjoy a wonderful Friday afternoon and have fun on a interesting and colorful tour walking through Erlangen in autumn. I would like to show you various places and little sights - both historical and modern - you might never have noticed or things you are familiar with but you have never talked and thought about. Have a try and enjoy the English walking tour in a small group. Everyone is welcome, whether you're a native speaker or just want to practice your English.

Forest mushrooms are best known as a tasty meal. But caution is advised when collecting, mix-ups can be poisonous and even fatally poisonous. In order to avoid this, the participants on this excursion get to know mushrooms based on their identifying characteristics: edible mushrooms, poison mushrooms, prevention of possible mix-ups and mushrooms in their habitat. During the excursion you will not only learn a lot about mushrooms, but also have a good time in an international group and enjoy nature. Bring a basket and a mushroom knife.

English Book-Talks If you enjoy reading and talking about literature, join our weekly meeting of bookworms! Please bring your own copy of the book, your ideas and your questions! Newcomers are always welcome! Die Bücher sind in der Stadtbibliothek Erlangen ausleihbar. Bitte lesen Sie bis zum ersten Treffen mindestens ein Drittel des Buches. In Kooperation mit der Stadtbibliothek Erlangen

If you enjoy reading and talking about literature, join our weekly meeting of bookworms! Please bring your own copy of the book, your ideas and your questions! Newcomers are always welcome! Brooklyn (first published in April 2009) by Colm Tóibín, one of Ireland’s most widely acclaimed writers, is the story of one woman’s choice between duty and personal freedom, when she crosses the Atlantic to make a new life for herself. Colm Tóibín (born 30 May 1955) is an famous Irish novelist, short story writer, essayist, journalist, critic, playwright and poet.

If you enjoy reading and talking about literature, join our weekly meeting of bookworms! Please bring your own copy of the book, your ideas and your questions! Newcomers are always welcome! Long Island (published in April 2024) by Colm Tóibín, is the long-awaited sequel to Brooklyn. Described by critics as a masterpiece of writing, the novel asks whether it is possible to truly return to the past and renew the great love that seemed gone forever. Colm Tóibín (born 30 May 1955) is an famous Irish novelist, short story writer, essayist, journalist, critic, playwright and poet.

Let`s talk about! Come along and join our discussion group at vhs club INTERNATIONAL! A short introductory presentation will offer insight into select issues and current topics in US society and culture. The following discussion will offer a great and fun way to practice your English language skills on an advanced level and to learn about different perspectives. In Kooperation mit dem DAI Nürnberg

Come along and join our discussion group at vhs club INTERNATIONAL! A short introductory presentation will offer insight into select issues and current topics in US society and culture. The following discussion will offer a great and fun way to practice your English language skills on an advanced level and to learn about different perspectives. Everyone is welcome. You don’t have to be an expert on the US, just bring an open mind and plenty of questions! Prominent figures across sports, entertainment, film, and music play an important – and at times controversial – role in US politics. This also holds true for the current presidential race, as both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have famous supporters to show for. Exploring the dynamic relationship between politics and popular culture in the United States, we will discuss how celebrities engage in presidential election campaigns. In Kooperation mit dem DAI Nürnberg

Come along and join our discussion group at vhs club INTERNATIONAL! A short introductory presentation will offer insight into select issues and current topics in US society and culture. The following discussion will offer a great and fun way to practice your English language skills on an advanced level and to learn about different perspectives. Everyone is welcome. You don’t have to be an expert on the US, just bring an open mind and plenty of questions! Rather than specify a geographical region, the term ‘American West’ designates one of the US’s foundational mythologies: Fictionalizations, reiterations, and reappropriations of the country’s 19th-century westward expansion pervade US-American culture. As a powerful idea, the American West not only perpetuates notions of freedom and democracy, but also serves to justify US-American imperialism and supremacism. With an eye to its representations in popular culture, we will discuss how perceptions of the American West continue to influence and shape US politics and society. In Kooperation mit dem DAI Nürnberg

Come along and join our discussion group at vhs club INTERNATIONAL! A short introductory presentation will offer insight into select issues and current topics in US society and culture. The following discussion will offer a great and fun way to practice your English language skills on an advanced level and to learn about different perspectives. Everyone is welcome. You don’t have to be an expert on the US, just bring an open mind and plenty of questions! Just days before the 2025 inauguration ceremony, we will take a close look at this important event in the political calendar of the US. It signals the peaceful transfer of power, and it offers the incoming (or returning) president a platform to set the agenda for his (next) term in office. We will discuss the various elements of this civil religious ceremony, the history and formula of the inauguration speech, as well as the representation of presidential inaugurations in popular culture. In Kooperation mit dem DAI Nürnberg

Structures of caste, class, patriarchy, and colonialism define Indian women's lives. Multiple feminist struggles in India are creating ripples of change by reclaiming public spaces, asserting pleasure, and challenging Brahmanical patriarchy and incarceration at home and in institutions, as seen in movements like Pinjra Tod. Dalit protests and movements are reshaping understandings of identity, difference, and intersectionality. This talk delves deeper into the lives of today’s Indian women, exploring their struggles, challenges, reflections, hopes, and dreams.

This presentation delves into the role of social movements in challenging traditional gender norms, focusing on the Maoist movement in Nepal. During the Maoist movement, a significant number of women joined both state and non-state armed forces, challenging entrenched patriarchal structures. While the Maoist ideology of gender equality played a role, the argument is that the real change stemmed from the situational dynamics of war, which forced a re-negotiation of gender roles. This provides a nuanced understanding of how social movements can lead to shifts in societal norms and empowerment beyond the immediate context. In Kooperation mit dem Frauenzentrum Erlangen

These workshops are offered in English. Since the four dates of the workshop build on each other, it makes sense to attend all dates. When you leave your home country to start a new life in a new culture that has a different language, values and many other things that characterise your home environment, it is perfectly normal if you start reflecting on who you really are, what you want and to start questioning things, both what is happening around you and within you. This course is ideal for women with this kind of background. By understanding yourself better, you gain greater control over your own behaviour, thoughts and emotions. Why do you do what you do? Why do you act and react in a certain way? How does stress affect you? These are questions that will be covered in the workshops. In Kooperation mit dem Frauenzentrum Erlangen